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Lexington County school districts announce new principal, deputy superintendent

Two school districts in Lexington County announced high-profile hires this week. more

Lexington County approves property tax increase, passes budget

Lexington County Council gave third and final reading approval June 13 to the 2023-2024 budget, which includes a 5% increase in property taxes. more

The Catch-Up: SC churches separate from UMC, Smallwood Cove traffic study considered

South Carolina’s largest United Methodist Church and two others in Lexington County are no longer affiliated with the denomination. more

In SC high school sports, debate persists about public charters and competitive balance

Many residents aren’t happy with the perceived competitive imbalance at the 2A level, where public charter schools often face off with traditional public schools. more

Lexington town administrator, who held post since 2010, resigns

The Town of Lexington needs a new town administrator. more

Irmo considers first responder memorial after death of firefighter

After one of its own was killed in the line of duty, the Town of Irmo is considering a new memorial. more

Lexington High water tower makes sure people know they’re in ‘Wildcat Country’

A new symbol of “Wildcat Country” now greets drivers along Augusta Highway. more

Cayce hopes lending tools can keep it from having to levy fines for code infractions

The City of Cayce has a new initiative aimed at helping citizens stay in compliance with local code requirements. more

2 Columbia men arrested for Lexington County murder, attempted armed robbery

They are accused of shooting their guns in the direction of a man and a woman after an attempted armed robbery in front of a home. more

Photos: Lexington County Public Library kicks off summer reading program

Efforts to prevent the “summer slide” are in full effect, as the Lexington County Public Library kicks off its Summer Reading Program. more

Woman shot to death in front of Lexington County home

Lexington County deputies report that a woman was shot to death early in the morning on June 7. more

Coyote with rabies found in Cayce, 3rd Lexington County animal to test positive in 2023

Lexington County has its second confirmed animal with rabies in less than a month. more

3 Lexington County churches have left the UMC. Here’s why 2 local churches aren’t

While the Chronicle is aware of three churches within the county that have recently voted to depart the United Methodist denomination, there are others that are staying. more

Cayce gets $10M to continue addressing flooding issues in Avenues neighborhood

The same day Cayce confirmed it had completed the announced portion of a years-in-the-making drainage project, its City Council voted to accept $10 million in grant money to fund future work. more

Owners of Swansea home on National Register want to preserve history, push past controversy

Swansea now has a location on the National Register of Historic Places more

Columbia apartment fire that took Irmo firefighter’s life ruled an accident

A kitchen stove started the fire that ultimately killed Irmo firefighter James Michael Muller, with the cause of the blaze having been ruled an accident. more

Work continues on Irmo’s Rawls Creek Park, fate of skatepark portion remains up in the air

Irmo residents are still looking for funding for a skatepark. more

State senator censured by Lexington County GOP over abortion stance

State Sen. Katrina Shealy was censured by the Lexington County Republican Party during its monthly executive committee meeting June 5. more

Cayce Police seek teenage runaway last seen May 30

Cayce Police are seeking help looking for a lost teenager they are now calling a runaway. more

Human remains found in Harbison creek

The Lexington County Corner’s Office is asking for help identifying skeletal remains found in a creek near Harbison Boulevard. more

4 Lexington County restaurants received C grades in May

Four Lexington County restaurants received Cs, the lowest Food Grade given out by the state Department of Health and Environmental Control, during the month of May. more

Republican presidential hopeful DeSantis makes first SC campaign stop in Lexington County

On June 2, a prime contender for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination made his first stop in South Carolina since announcing his candidacy, doing so in Lexington County. more

Saluda Shoals Park greenway nearing completion after reconstruction project

The longest trail in the Saluda Shoals Park is set to reopen by the end of next month. more

Public, council members question impact of proposed Lake Murray resort, how it came about

How Lexington came to be involved in a project to bring a nearly 94 acre mixed-use development and resort to the shores of Lake Murray is among the mounting concerns surrounding the effort. more

A year after setting intent to start one, Gilbert makes ‘baby steps’ to police department

Two Lexington County towns continue to work toward getting their own police department, while the state Law Enforcement Division continues to use one of the town’s former schools as a training site. more
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