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Lexington among S.C. counties with moderate drought status

The South Carolina Drought Response Committee (DRC) met on July 8, 2026, to evaluate drought conditions statewide. The DRC is the state’s major drought decision making entity and determines drought … more
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Public’s help sought in 2024 homicide investigation in Cayce

While multiple arrests have been made in connection with the 2024 death of Jalen L. Allen in Cayce, law enforcement is asking for the public’s help in finding another suspect. “Following a … more
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America’s 250th celebrations continue with events at Lexington County libraries

During the week of July 13-17, the Lexington County Public Library system will continue to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s independence with events. These are “free immersive … more
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2 killed in weekend shooting in Batesburg-Leesville

Two individuals died and one was injured in a July 5 shooting in the Batesburg-Leesville area of Saluda County. Batesburg-Leesville has areas in Lexington and Saluda counties. The shooting … more
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14 arrested, charged with attempting to sexually exploit children online, Irmo PD says

Eight of 14 individuals arrested in a multi-agency operation concerning attempts to sexually exploit children online are residents of Lexington or Richland counties. A press release from the … more
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Feedback still welcome as Lexington updates 2026 Vision Plan

At Monday's Lexington Town Council meeting, Mayor Hazel Livingston provided an update on the town's 2026 Vision Plan. The town held its first Vision Plan public workshop on June 24. The workshop … more
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The scoop on Lexington’s ‘Munching on Main’ food and walking tour

Two Gals and a Fork Food Tours was born from the love and connection that comes from sharing a good meal between two friends. After meeting through work and becoming friends on business trips, … more
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Pelion resident publishes book to help churches

Editor’s note: Kay Collings is a longtime Chronicle columnist. There is a saying often heard among church groups and people of faith when someone is asked to do something they may not feel … more
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COLUMN: Is the Trump Administration Ignoring Laws Protecting the Press?

On April 8, 1971, individuals protesting the firing of a Stanford University Hospital employee seized and occupied the administrative offices of the hospital,  demanding  that the employee … more
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Mental Health Matters: Seasonal Affective Disorder and South Carolina summers

Hot humid air from the Gulf of Mexico drifts at least as far north as the border between Iowa and Minnesota of the upper plains during the summers. The state of my birth and early life, summers … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: The president’s potty-mouthed pet

We’ve all experienced mortifying moments, like a bad case of hiccups in the middle of a wedding service, or an uncontrollable outburst of the giggles at a high school graduation ceremony. … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Summer Rock Tour Series at Steel Hands Brewing continues

Lexington County Thursday, July 9 Tasting event at Hollow Creek Distillery Hollow Creek Distillery in the Leesville area of Lexington County invites you to one of its weekly tasting events. … more
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See moments from 250th celebrations in Lexington County

From the Town of Lexington to the Town of Gilbert, and across many other Midlands areas, locals celebrated an extra momentous Fourth of July this past weekend.  The 250th celebration of … more
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Lexington County man convicted of murder in the beating death of his wife

Scott M. Horton, 59, of Lexington County, has been sentenced to 45 years in prison  for domestic violence murder.  His common law wife, Patricia Smerdell, died in June 2020 from blunt … more
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Local government councils operate differently throughout Lexington County. Here are the 3 types

Irmo Town Council recently voted on first reading to change its form of municipal government from council to council-manager. In this form of government, an elected council appoints a manager to … more
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Army veteran from Lexington recognized as state Legionnaire of the Year

Ricky Younginer was having lunch at a casino in Sacramento, Calif., on March 30 — where he’d gone to watch the South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball team play in the NCAA quarterfinals … more
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Lexington Town Council advances proposed Windstream Fiber agreement

The Town of Lexington may enter into a new fiber-optic agreement following a stop-work order issued to its previous contractor, Ripple Fiber, in January 2025. On Jan. 15, Town Administrator … more
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Mental Health Matters: The science of overwhelm

That day, I had texted my son offering to help prepare for a family event. You know, the standard “Is there anything I can do to help you today?” Quickly, the answer came back. Could I go to … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: Britain’s only assassinated PM

Much has been written over the years about the peculiarly disturbing strain of political assassinations in American history. From Lincoln and Garfield to McKinley and Kennedy, it’s a sad and … more
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State agency urges residents to prep for hurricane season

From the coast to the mountains, South Carolina Emergency Management wants every state resident to be prepared in case a storm makes its way here during hurricane season. Staying informed through … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Fourth of July events happening around the Midlands

Lexington County Friday, July 3 Batesburg-Leesville July 3rd Celebration The Batesburg-Leesville July 3rd Celebration is on Friday, July 3, from 4 to 9 p.m., at Leesville College Park, … more
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Hearings leading up to Murdaugh’s new murder trial in 2027 will take place in Lexington

The new murder trial for disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh is set for April 2027, and his pretrial hearings will take place in Lexington County, a hundred miles north of Colleton County where his wife … more
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Preparations underway for Monday’s Murdaugh retrial hearing in Lexington, S.C.

Three years after Alex Murdaugh walked out of the Colleton County Courthouse with two life sentences for the murder of his wife and son, the disgraced lawyer is returning to court Monday for a … more
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Lexington 2 science coordinator is new Liberty STEAM Charter School junior academy director

Not only is Liberty STEAM Charter School's new superintendent coming from Lexington School District 2 in the Columbia area, but so is the school's new junior academy director. In a move at the … more
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COLUMN: My life growing up in Nazi Germany

Editor’s note: Brigitte Monjo is a resident at Oakleaf Village of Lexington. She celebrated her 100 th birthday May 12. Born in Berlin, Germany in 1926, my childhood was a happy one with a … more
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