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Lexington County mourns those lost, looks to prevent more deaths at Overdose Awareness Day

Purple is the color for opioid awareness, and on the last day of August, purple flooded First Baptist of Lexington in honor of friends and family who have been lost to the opioid epidemic. more

Rule violations, creation of false website alleged as Lexington County GOP schism continues

With schisms continuing in the Lexington County GOP, reconciliation seems further and further away. more

Suspect, former wife dead after Lexington County home invasion, chase with law enforcement

After a Lexington County home invasion that left his former wife dead, a suspect also ended up dead following a chase with law enforcement. more

Lexington County’s new economic development director talks maintaining the area’s momentum

Garrett Dragano is quick to heap praise on Lexington County, the place he is now tasked with helping to grow. more

Teacher at Lexington County elementary school arrested after gun found in classroom

A Lexington County School District 1 employee is on administrative leave after leaving a handgun in a classroom. more

As fall approaches, COVID on the rise again in SC, Lexington County

Regardless of whether we still want to talk about it, COVID-19 is on the rise again in South Carolina and Lexington County. more

The Catch-Up: Former Lexington mayor awarded Order of the Palmetto

A former mayor was surprised with a new distinction during the Lexington Chamber’s Awards & Annual Meeting Aug. 25. more

Citizen journalist alleges she was ignored, intimidated by Swansea after FOIA request

Another legal fight is brewing in Swansea. more

Lexington County School District 1 avoids second 2023-24 tax increase

Lexington County School District 1 is raising taxes, but it’s reaching into its general fund balance to mitigate the amount. At its regularly scheduled Aug. 15 meeting, the district’s Board of … more

Irmo Police to get new truck, continue to struggle with recruitment

The department is looking to acquire three new Chevy Silverado trucks following first reading approval of the purchase by Irmo Town Council. more

Lexington County agencies adjust following SC bond reform

The 11th Circuit Solicitor's Office, which represents Lexington, Saluda, McCormick and Edgefield counties, is helping agencies develop procedures that adhere to the bill.  more

Lexington school districts continue to make changes with county under tropical storm warning

Lexington County and its schools are adjusting to inclement weather. more

Four challengers file for Lexington Town Council, one incumbent not seeking re-election

Come November, Lexington could have three new Town Council Members. more

Hurricane Idalia set to impact Lexington County after weakening to tropical storm warning

Lexington County is preparing to deal with a tropical storm this week more

Presidential hopeful Tim Scott talks ‘backing the Blue,’ empowering parents in Lexington

An S.C.-based presidential hopeful made a campaign stop in Lexington, emphasizing his faith in Christ, “backing the Blue,” parental choice, the border crisis and China. more

Lexington County seeks advice on short-term rental restrictions, changes course on fireworks

Lexington County Council will soon get some expert advice as it ponders new regulations on short-term rentals. more

Lexington mayor reverses course on re-election, reaffirms support for lakefront resort

Lexington Mayor Steve MacDougall, who has served as the town’s top elected official since 2013, will not seek re-election. more

A Century of Growth: Gilbert High School marks 100 years with current school year

Gilbert High School has reached 100 years as an accredited school, going through mascot, name and campus changes to get where they are today. more

Lexington mayor pro-tem Hazel Livingston talks mayoral run

She filed for the Nov. 7 election for mayor Aug. 16, set to run opposed to current Mayor Steve MacDougall, who confirmed to the Chronicle last month that he will seek another term. more

Lexington development to bring new homes near downtown, connect to Old Mill pond trail

Lexington is set to welcome new development along a new walking trail. more

Work to nearly double size of downtown Lexington park set to be done by spring

The Town of Lexington hopes to be done with efforts to double the size of a longstanding downtown park by the spring. more

Lexington stabbing, killing of brother by brother determined to have been self-defense

Lexington authorities report that the July stabbing of a man by his brother that led to that man’s death was a “justifiable homicide.” more

Chapin begins construction on $1.6 million wastewater improvements

The Town of Chapin has started construction on a long-awaited wastewater project that will replace a system that is over 40 years old. Town officials expect the project to be completed in the next year.  more

Lexington County parents navigate lacking resources for neurodivergent children

South Carolina is a gem for those searching for resources to help with autism – but it’s only a gem in comparison to some of the worst states in the country. more

Lexington County study seeks best ways to develop without destroying valuable farmland

A pilot program that will eventually go statewide is in the midst of figuring out what potential farmland is at the greatest risk of being erased by development in Lexington County and what impact that would have. more
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