May 2, 2024

| 8/16/23 11:46 AM

The Catch-Up: San Jose hopes to open lakeside in the fall, Lexington steakhouse to debut

A popular local Mexican restaurant chain is expanding in Lexington County. more

By Natalie Szrajer and Jordan Lawrence

| 8/16/23 08:15 AM

Midlands Tech president to retire in 2024 after 33 years with the college

The first Black president of Midlands Technical College has announced plans to retire after eight years in the job. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 8/15/23 03:19 PM

Long-serving mayor pro-tem to seek Lexington mayoral seat in November

Lexington’s mayor pro-tem will run against the mayor who has held the seat for nearly a decade. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 8/15/23 11:54 AM

White Knoll High school receives bomb threat, never believed to be credible

A Lexington County high school received a bomb threat the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 15, less than a week into the new school year. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 8/15/23 11:20 AM

Lexington County to consider public input as it weighs fireworks restrictions

Lexington County Council heard opposing views at its regularly scheduled Aug. 8 meeting about a proposed ordinance that would put restrictions on fireworks throughout the county. more

By Al Dozier

| 8/14/23 09:39 AM

Chapin High prepares to move football opener to Irmo amid stadium construction delays

Chapin High School’s football team is preparing to play its first game of the season at Irmo rather than at home, with renovations to the school’s stadium taking longer than expected. more

By Emily Okon

| 8/11/23 06:10 PM

Lexington County seeks $2M in aid to bolster efforts to curb ‘opioid epidemic’

Lexington County is applying for more than $2 million in government assistance funds to address an “opioid epidemic” in Lexington County. more

By Al Dozier

| 8/11/23 06:48 AM

SC businesses call for liability insurance reform as premium rates ‘skyrocket’

Small businesses in South Carolina are seeing the effects of a bill that requires any business with a liquor or beer license to maintain a liability insurance policy that covers at least $1 million. more

By Emily Okon

| 8/10/23 12:19 PM

Batesburg-Leesville schools try out modified year-round schedule

Several school districts across the Palmetto State have switched their academic calendars to a modified year-round schedule. Lexington County School District 3, which serves Batesburg-Leesville, is one of them. more

By Emily Okon

| 8/10/23 12:14 PM

High school students participate in Lexington Medical program

70 high school students interested in a future in healthcare participated in a program that allowed them to see day-to-day hospital operations. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 8/10/23 11:52 AM

Help keep Lake Murray beautiful during September litter cleanup

It all started with a group of Leadership Columbia students in 1989 who simply wanted to keep the Midlands beautiful. more

By Natalie Szrajer

| 8/10/23 08:30 AM

Wanted man dies after being stun-gunned, handcuffed by Lexington County deputies

A suspect died while in the custody of the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 9, the department announced. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 8/9/23 09:05 PM

NC parents arrested for illegally removing children from foster care

A man and a woman from North Carolina are accused of illegally removing their children from foster care in Lexington County and taking them across state lines. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 8/9/23 12:42 PM

Lexington sheriff talks leading department during ‘national tide’ against law enforcement

With a little more than a year to go before his office will again be on the ballot in Lexington County, Sheriff Jay Koon spoke of his department’s recent accomplishments and difficulties at the Lexington Chamber’s Aug. 8 Business Over Breakfast meeting. more

8/9/23 12:24 PM

Man accused of calling in bomb threats against Upstate police departments from Lexington County

A Lexington man was arrested July 24 for allegedly calling in bomb threats against police departments in the Upstate municipalities of Greenville, Simpsonville and Fountain Inn. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 8/8/23 06:26 PM

West Columbia man charged with attempted murder following convenience store shooting

A West Columbia resident was charged with attempted murder, accused of shooting into a car full of people Aug. 3. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 8/8/23 12:57 PM

6 Lexington County restaurants received C grades in July

Six 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 July. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 8/8/23 10:14 AM

2 Lexington County men accused of distributing child sexual abuse material

Two Lexington County men were arrested recently on three total charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 8/7/23 03:08 PM

West Columbia man to serve 6.5 years in prison for fentanyl possession

A West Columbia man will serve 6.5 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to a fentanyl charge. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 8/7/23 02:59 PM

Columbia man found with 587 pills at traffic stop, charged with trafficking fentanyl

Columbia residents arrested in Lexington County July 31 on drug charges. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 8/7/23 01:31 PM

Lexington County schools release early amid threat of severe storms

The two Lexington County school districts where students have begun classes are altering their schedules Aug. 7 due to the threat of potentially dangerous weather. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 8/7/23 01:18 PM

Photos: Lexington County Sheriff's Department hosts Touch a Truck event

The parking lot at Lexington High School was full of the sound of sirens and children's excitement as Touch a Truck took over the space Saturday, Aug. 5. more

By Emily Okon

| 8/7/23 11:03 AM

Busy Irmo intersection closed for the week for water repairs

A key intersection in Irmo is closed for the week while Columbia Water conducts repairs. more

By Jordan Lawrence