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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

Lexington Fatz, notorious for poor DHEC grades, closes along with rest of chain

A Lexington restaurant notorious for continued poor inspections from the state Department of Health and Environmental Control has closed, along with the entirety of the Southeast chain of which it was a part. more

Husband of Lexington GOP chair pleads guilty to disorderly conduct

Correction: Due to a source error, an earlier version of this story incorrectly reported that Angus Godwin pleaded guilty to a more severe charge. He pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct on a six-month conditional discharge. The Chronicle apologizes for the error. more

White Knoll High receives bomb threat, third threat received two weeks into new school year

The school received a bomb threat the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 23, its third since classes resumed for the year on Aug. 9. more

Chapin High football player has died, coroner confirms

In the midst of the second week of their 2023 football season, the Chapin Eagles are mourning the loss of one of their own. more

The Catch-Up: Cayce City Council live-streaming, Lexington taco spot sets tentative opening

Those wishing to attend Cayce City Council meetings can now do so virtually. more

Man arrested for West Columbia shooting that injured two

Lexington County deputies have arrested a man for a shooting that left two injured the evening of Aug. 22. more

Lexington County School District 1 hires more than 250 teachers for 2023

Lexington County School District 1 has hired 258 new teachers for this school year, but it’s unclear if that filled all of the vacancies in the county’s largest school district. more

Chapin High to host season opener at home despite ongoing stadium construction

The Chapin Eagle Club announced yesterday that the team would play at home in what seems to be an active construction site.  more

Body found in shuttered Lexington County motel was there for weeks, cause of death unknown

The body of a man who had been dead for at least two weeks was found this week in a motel bathroom, and the cause of death remains unknown. On Aug. 14 at about 7 p.m. the remains were found in a … more

Local peach farmers feel impact as SC loses 75% of this year’s crop

Following a February that brought warmer weather than anticipated, leading peach trees to bloom ahead of mid-March freezes, the state Department of Agriculture says the state lost 75% of its peach … more

Seniors, other eligible citizens get free access to Lexington County sporting events

For nearly two decades one Lexington County school district has provided opportunities for its senior residents, while another district extends its similar program to other worthy residents. more

Irmo water main break fixed, busy intersection gets new traffic pattern

One of Irmo’s largest intersections has a new traffic pattern after fixes to broken water main. more

White Knoll High school receives bomb threat for the second day in a row

A Lexington County high school received a bomb threat the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 16, the second since classes resumed for the year on Aug. 9. more

Around Lexington County: Sheriff addresses Lexington Chamber

Lexington County’s Sheriff Jay Koon (recently named state Sheriff of the Year) drew a crowd last week. more

Patriotism-emphasizing Lexington charter school trumpeted by governor at welcome event

The governor and the state superintendent of education were in Lexington last week trumpeting a new tuition-free charter school as what’s needed in South Carolina public education. more

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

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

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

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
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