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Sheriff’s department holds ‘Touch-a-Truck’ event at Lexington High

The fifth annual Lexington County Sheriff’s Department Touch-a-Truck event was held from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at Lexington High School. Touch-a-Truck is a hands-on event that gives … more
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GILBERT NEWS: Church hosts Teachers’ Appreciation Luncheon

First Baptist Church of Gilbert celebrated its 25th Teachers' Appreciation Luncheon on Friday, July 31. The church’s first luncheon was held in 2001, one week before school began. The first … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: Hyam Solomon, the forgotten Founding Father

Say “Founding Fathers,” and the names pour forth. George Washington and Benjamin Franklin. Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. Patrick Henry and John Hancock. The list goes on and on, dozens of … more
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Miss Cocky Boutique to open Lexington store

Miss Cocky Boutique, which specializes in University of South Carolina-licensed clothing and Southern fashion, plans to open its third storefront location in Lexington. In mid-August, the … more
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School District 5 chapter shines in SkillsUSA National Conference

The SkillsUSA chapter at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies was once again successful at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta on June 16, School District Five of … more
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Lexington District 2 students to get free breakfast, lunch

All Lexington School District Two students will eat breakfast and lunch meals at school at no cost during the 2026-27 school year with the district’s participation in the Community Eligibility … more
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PELION HAPPENINGS: Senior center, library plan bevy of events

The Pelion Senior Center will play Beulah Bingo on Tuesday, Aug. 11 and participate in crafts on Wednesday, Aug. 12. The group will hear a presentation on dairy and injury prevention on Thursday, … more
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Sheriff: Lexington County deputy dies in training dive

Authorities say a Lexington County sheriff’s deputy has drowned in Lake Murray during an underwater dive team training session. Deputy Jillian Olson, 29, died while training with fellow … more
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Mathnasium of Lexington has new owner, new location

Mathnasium of Lexington is entering a new chapter with a transition in ownership, a new location and a community celebration planned to welcome families into the center’s future. As of … more
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Lexington Health Chapin extends urgent care hours

Lexington Health Chapin will extend its urgent care hours beginning Sunday, Aug. 2. The new operating hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, aligning with Lexington Health’s other urgent care locations … more
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BBB opens nominations for 2026 Torch Awards for Ethics

The Better Business Bureau of Greater Columbia & Charleston is now accepting nominations for the 2026 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics, an annual celebration recognizing businesses that exemplify … more
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‘Touch-a-Truck’ event returns Saturday at Lexington High

  The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is inviting families to Lexington High School for a free Touch-a-Truck event Aug. 1. The hands-on, educational event runs from 9 to 11 a.m. and … more
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District completes expansions at Chapin, Lake Murray elementary schools

Lexington-Richland School District Five held two ribbon-cutting ceremonies to celebrate the completion of two new classroom wing additions at Chapin Elementary School and Lake Murray Elementary on … more
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Sheriff’s department, community members plan ‘National Night Out’ events

Communities across Lexington County will join the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department in celebrating National Night Out on Aug. 4, with more neighborhood events planned throughout the summer. … more
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Farm bureau to recognize scholarship winners

The Lexington County Farm Bureau will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, at The Grove on Augusta, 315 Augusta Highway in Gilbert. Scholarship recipients and Ag Ambassador winners … more
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Lexington woman puts seasonal touches on Victorian dollhouse that draws thousands of children

Carolyn Peck was redecorating a three-story Victorian house in Columbia recently when she spotted a mouse on the dining table, inches away from a platter of strawberry shortcake. Peck plucked … more
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Mark Sanford joins crowded race for US Senate with familiar warning on government overspending

Former Gov. Mark Sanford announced Thursday, July 23 that he’s joining the race to replace U.S. Senate Lindsey Graham on a pledge to “get Washington’s finances back in order.” It’s a … more
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Tattoo parlor sues SC over 22-year-old law requiring distance from churches

COLUMBIA — Whether tattoo artists have a constitutional right to ink near churches and schools is the central question of a federal lawsuit challenging a decades-old state law. South Carolina … more
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Corey Friedman named Lexington County Chronicle’s new editor

Corey Friedman has been named editor of the Lexington County Chronicle and newsletter editor of a sister publication, The Sumter Item, Group Publisher Vince Johnson announced. Friedman … more
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Irmo approves first step toward new apartment complex

In a 3-2 vote on July 21, the Irmo Town Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to rezone 22 acres of land off Columbiana Drive for the development of a 318-unit apartment complex.  … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Last big night of this Blowfish season happening Saturday

Lexington County Thursday, July 30 Lexington County Blowfish play at home The Lexington County Blowfish, a summer collegiate baseball team, will play at home at the Lexington County … more
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Irmo to install 22 new Flock Safety cameras

The Irmo Town Council voted Tuesday, July 21, to sign a contract for the use of 22 new Flock Safety security cameras within town limits in addition to the 11 cameras already present. Irmo Police … more
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Mental Health Matters: How stigma affects mental health care

This is the first installment of a two-part series on stigma and mental health. Part I defines what stigma is and how it affects the everyday life of those who live with mental health conditions. … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: The hit songwriter veep

An old joke says, “A woman had two sons. One went to sea as a sailor; the other became vice president of the United States. And neither was ever heard from again.” Let’s face it, there are … more
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TOWNFALL: A gift or something else? Power and police in Pelion.

PELION — Daniel Shumpert, a council member in this rural Midlands town, gave the police chief a $500 gift card in 2023 to the family’s grocery store. The chief later described the move in a sworn … more
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