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Man sentenced to life in prison for 1986 abduction, murder of Lexington County girl

A man has been sentenced in a 1986 cold case in which a 4-year-old was abducted and murdered. more
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Lexington County politicians discuss the state of their parties heading into election year

With South Carolina in the heart of the primary season, Lexington County political figures spoke to the Chronicle about the state of their parties going into an election year. more
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SC attorney general announces initiative to reduce violent crime case backlog

The state's Attorney General office hopes to combat violent crime case backlog with a new initiative. more
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Midlands rivers see uptick in sewer spills, Congaree Riverkeeper says

Midlands rivers saw a marked increase in spills last year. That’s the word from the Congaree Riverkeeper, the nonprofit organization tasked with advocating for the rivers, one of the area’s key natural features. more
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2 Columbia men sentenced to 15 years for drug trafficking

Two Columbia men were sentenced recently to 15 years in prison in Lexington County on drug trafficking charges. more
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Man arrested for sending bomb threat to Lexington County sheriff

A Lexington man was arrested recently for allegedly sending a bomb threat to the county sheriff. more
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West Columbia man arrested on sexual exploitation of a minor charges

A West Columbia man was arrested recently on charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor. more
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West Columbia man charged with trafficking meth, cocaine, fentanyl

A West Columbia resident faces drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop. more
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Two candidates take a second shot at Irmo Town Council in special election

Two Irmo residents are again trying their luck at securing a seat on Town Council after receiving a second chance when the mayor was unseated in November. On Feb. 27, Irmo will hold a special … more
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8 Lexington County restaurants received C grades in January

Eight Lexington County restaurants received a C, the lowest Food Grade given out by the state Department of Health and Environmental Control, during the month of January. more
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16-year-old charged for role in 2023 Airport High School bomb threat

A 16-year-old has been charged for his role in a 2023 bomb threat made against Airport High School. more
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Biden wins primary in SC, Lexington County amid low turnout

What a difference being the incumbent can make. more
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Lexington County considers turning hotel into group housing complex

In an effort to address increasing problems with its homeless population, Lexington County may soon help set up a group housing project at a hotel site on Bush River Road. more
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Swansea, Chapin police make arrests for attempted murder, indecent exposure

Police in Chapin and Swansea recently announced arrests — one following a Halloween party shooting, the other for indecent exposure.  more
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Changing course due to opposition, Lexington County continues to mull Airbnb restrictions

Lexington County Council is continuing a lengthy review of the county’s short-term rental regulations. more
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Lexington among SC counties with highest 2023 human trafficking numbers

The state Attorney General's Office has released its annual 2023 Human Trafficking report, and Lexington County’s numbers are the fifth-highest in South Carolina. more
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Lexington mayor no longer listing personal email on town website

At a Lexington Town Council workshop Jan. 16, what emails officials use was a hot topic of discussion between the board members, with Council Member Gavin Smith heavily supporting everyone having and using a town-issued email address.  more
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Irmo officer fired for stealing political signs, candidate calls for him to be reinstated

An Irmo police officer was fired for stealing political signs throughout Irmo, but the candidate whose signs were taken is calling for his reinstatement. more
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Lexington man sentenced to 40 years for 2020 murder

The murder took place March 27, 2020 at 3630 Fish Hatchery Road in the Gaston area of the county. more
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Kentucky student dies after boating collision during Lake Murray fishing event

A Western Kentucky student died Tuesday following an accident that occurred last week during practice rounds for a fishing competition on Lake Murray. more
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Lexington County’s EMS turns 50, highlights the services it provides

50 years. That’s how long Lexington County EMS has been serving local residents. more
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Lexington School District 1 receives curriculum audit, superintendent hints at leaving

Lexington County’s largest school district looks to improve after a curriculum audit, while the search for the district’s next leader has begun. more
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The Catch-Up: Lexington County officers, K9 receive recognition; First Watch opens

Members of the Lexington Police Department and Lexington County Sheriff’s Department recently received recognition. more
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Lexington man sentenced to 15 years after shooting into estranged wife’s home

A Lexington man recently pleaded guilty to shooting into his estranged wife’s home. more
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Lexington 19 year-old sentenced to 30 years for gas station robbery, home break-in

A Lexington 19 year-old was recently sentenced to 30 years in prison for violent crimes. more
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