April 25, 2024

| 7/13/23 12:44 AM

Lexington Police arrest man accused of soliciting photos from person he thought was a minor

A Georgia man was arrested after asking for nude photographs and sending photographs and pornography to a person he allegedly believed to be a minor but was actually a Lexington Police detective. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 7/12/23 06:15 PM

Batesburg man dead after shooting in front of local house

A Batesburg resident is dead after a July 7 shooting. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 7/12/23 05:51 PM

The Catch-Up: Boat sinks during Lake Murray boat parade, I-26 overpass opens near Chapin

A boat sank on Lake Murray during the annual Patriotic Boat Parade held the afternoon of July 1. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 7/12/23 07:36 AM

Lexington council approves traffic study to assess controversial lakefront resort

Lexington Town Council voted to go ahead with a new traffic study in the area slated for a proposed lakefront resort July 10 amid continued controversy over the project. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 7/12/23 07:22 AM

Lexington paint store keeps selling after truck drives through front of building

A Lexington business is dealing with damage after a truck drove through its front window. more

By Kailee Kokes

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| 7/11/23 01:42 PM

Escaped inmate found in Lexington County after manhunt

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department apprehended an escaped inmate in the morning Tuesday, July 11, hours after a manhunt was mounted to detain him. more

By Emily Okon

| 7/11/23 09:58 AM

Daughter of River Bluff principal, injured in Hawaii car wreck, continues recovery

The principal of a local high school and his family are set to return from Hawaii after a car accident that seriously injured his daughter. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 7/11/23 09:11 AM

All students at 3 Lexington County districts set to receive free meals

All Lexington County school districts are again participating in a federal program that offers students no-cost meals. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 7/10/23 05:34 PM

4 Lexington County restaurants received C grades in June

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 June. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 7/10/23 02:53 PM

Mexican restaurant owner sentenced to 30 years for killing wife’s lover

A trial the Midlands has followed with fascination wrapped July 6. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 7/8/23 08:56 AM

Lexington Police arrest man they say impersonated officer

Lexington Police are seeking a man they say impersonated a police officer. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 7/6/23 05:03 PM

Biden touts economic accomplishments, $60M manufacturing investment in West Columbia

The president, who flew into Columbia Metropolitan Airport for a quick visit to a nearby manufacturing facility, was in town to tout his “Bidenomics” policies to stimulate the economy and spotlight a $60 million investment from Enphase Energy. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 7/6/23 03:11 PM

Keep your pets safe during the Lexington County summer heat

As temperatures continue to rise in Lexington County, protecting your pet is a must. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 7/6/23 11:34 AM

Photos: Chronicle celebrates Lexington’s Best

More than 200 joined the Chronicle June 29 as we took to the Ndoki Lodge at the Riverbanks Zoo to celebrate the winners of our annual reader poll to honor the best things about living in Lexington County. more

Words by Jordan Lawrence | photos by Kailee Kokes

| 7/5/23 12:33 PM

West Columbia brewery sued over outdoor concerts, city adjusts noise ordinance

With a West Columbia brewery having been sued due to the noise from its outdoor concerts, the city has passed a change to its noise ordinance. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 7/5/23 09:44 AM

The Catch-Up: New Lexington County steakhouse, hot pot restaurant open for business

A pair of anticipated Lexington County restaurants are open. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 7/5/23 09:42 AM

Pushback continues after Chapin High teacher accused of teaching CRT

Residents continue to speak out over a Chapin teacher’s curriculum. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 7/5/23 09:37 AM

Continued debate over Lexington resort leads to unprecedented town-county work session

Continued debate over a proposed Lexington lakefront resort will move on to an unprecedented forum later this month. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 7/5/23 09:20 AM

West Columbia man sentenced to 45 years in prison for killing coworker

A West Columbia resident was sentenced to 45 years in prison for murder. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 7/4/23 06:59 AM

New Lexington County restrictions could ban shooting fireworks outside of holidays

Lexington County residents celebrating with fireworks will face new restrictions from an ordinance that appears to be headed for passage by Lexington County Council. more

By Al Dozier

| 7/3/23 04:09 PM

Alodia’s owner responds to accusations about unpaid employees, hopes to reopen restaurant

Amid a temporary closure and allegations that former employees went unpaid, the owner of Lexington’s Alodia’s Cucina Italiana is pushing back against what’s been said about his restaurant. more

By Natalie Szrajer

| 7/3/23 11:53 AM

Daughter of River Bluff principal has successful surgery after Hawaii car accident

The daughter of a Lexington principal injured in a car accident in Hawaii had a successful surgery on her neck July 2. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 7/3/23 11:38 AM

Swansea Town Council at odds again over financial issues

It was another stormy council meeting in Swansea. more

By Al Dozier

| 7/3/23 07:38 AM

Alodia’s in Lexington is temporarily closed, employees say they were left unpaid

A popular Lexington Italian restaurant is temporarily closed, and employees and former employees are complaining about not getting paid. more

By Natalie Szrajer