May 16, 2024

| 5/11/23 02:57 PM

Mom, daughter take college classes together at Midlands Tech

Mother’s Day came early for one Lexington mom who graduated from Midlands Technical College while simultaneously taking classes alongside her high school daughter. more

By Natalie Szrajer

| 5/11/23 02:47 PM

Midlands river amenities make progress as environmentalists preach caution

If all goes to plan, the Saluda Riverwalk will become connected to the Columbia Canal riverwalk in Columbia’s Riverfront Park. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 5/11/23 02:24 PM

Batesburg man sentenced to eight years for forgery, drug charges

A Batesburg man was sentenced to prison for eight years for using stolen checks. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 5/11/23 01:48 PM

Congaree River coal tar clean-up enters second year

The second year of a project to clear coal tar from the Congaree River is in full swing. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 5/11/23 09:25 AM

Lexington County in early stages of considering fee to help pay for road improvements

Lexington County motorists could be charged a new “road fee” to help pay for roadway improvements that officials say are badly needed. more

By Al Dozier

| 5/10/23 10:55 AM

Lexington County Law Enforcement Memorial Service pays tribute to fallen Cayce officer

The annual Lexington County Law Enforcement Memorial Service took on special significance this year. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 5/9/23 11:07 AM

Lexington County’s Jay Koon named SC ‘Sheriff of the Year’

The S.C. Sheriff’s Association has named Lexington County’s top law enforcement officer as tops in the state. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 5/8/23 03:28 PM

Chapin UMC one of three Lexington County churches to leave denomination

The Chronicle is now aware of three churches in the county that have voted to leave the United Methodist denomination. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 5/4/23 03:23 PM

Lexington’s mayor pro-tem honored for 25 years of service

A member of Lexington Town Council was honored for 25 years of service. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 5/4/23 03:12 PM

Lexington County Sheriff’s Department offers advice for safe boating

The Lexington County Sheriff's Department, which holds jurisdiction over and patrols much of Lake Murray, offered some tips on how to be prepared and stay safe on the lake. more

5/4/23 03:07 PM

Irmo named a ‘Tree City’ for 12th consecutive year

A Lexington County town continues to make the Arbor Foundation Tree City list. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 5/4/23 03:02 PM

School district looks for its own answers amid Irmo crime influx

Lexington-Richland School District 5 is set to implement a community support services task force to combat local crime rate and increase students academic performance. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 5/3/23 03:32 PM

Swansea continues town administrator search after top candidate withdraws

Swansea Town Council‘s plan to hire a town administrator is “on hold” for the present, according to Council Member Michael Luongo. more

By Al Dozier

| 5/3/23 03:18 PM

Partner in scuttled Lexington beer garden wins seat on Town Council

The vacancy on Lexington Town Council has been filled. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 5/2/23 09:20 PM

Lexington reveals 93-acre Lake Murray development, mayor calls it largest town will ever see

A 93.53-acre development is set to be added to the shores of Lake Murray. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 5/1/23 09:54 PM

Presidential candidate stops at patriotism-emphasizing Lexington charter school

For the second time this month, a Republican presidential hopeful appeared in Lexington County. Vivek Ramaswamy, founder of the pharmaceutical company Roivant Sciences and the author of such books … more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 4/28/23 04:37 PM

Lexington County Council seeks fix for short-term rental issues in ‘next couple weeks’

Short-term rentals in Lexington County could face new restrictions as Lexington County Council ponders various options to tone down noisy gatherings and disorderly behavior that critics say often occurs in such dwellings. more

By Al Dozier

| 4/27/23 05:26 PM

South Congaree raises police pay, looks to bolster safety resources

South Congaree Town Council recently raised police pay, espousing an emphasis on officer safety. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 4/27/23 02:16 PM

A year after one of its officers was shot and killed, Cayce unveils marker

Nearly a year after it lost the second police officer to an injury suffered in the line of duty, the City of Cayce marked Victims’ Rights Week by unveiling a stone honoring the fallen officers. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 4/27/23 12:00 PM

River Bluff High students highlight environmental concerns with mural project

Storm drains around River Bluff High School got an artistic glow-up thanks to a collaboration between the school, the Lexington County Stormwater Consortium and the Congaree Riverkeeper. more

By Natalie Szrajer

| 4/27/23 10:45 AM

The Catch-Up: Columbia Airport adds inline baggage system

Lexington County’s airport welcomed Gov. Henry McMaster as it unveiled a recently completed project. more

By Jordan Lawrence and Kailee Kokes

| 4/27/23 10:10 AM

Lexington County looks to bolster its efforts during Fair Housing Month

On March 28, the Lexington County Council adopted a resolution that declared April to be Fair Housing Month, following the footsteps of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 4/27/23 09:52 AM

‘Malfunction Junction’ work to close I-20 exit ramp onto I-26

Less than a week after work finished on a major Midlands interstate, a key connector between two others will close. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 4/26/23 04:54 PM

Lexington District 1 increases teacher pay, selects top names for new elementary school

Lexington County’s largest school district has increased its pay rate for teachers. more

By Kailee Kokes