Lexington County Chronicle logo
News
Sort by: Featured Most recent
1703 results total, viewing 26 - 50

Lexington Health to celebrate breast cancer survivors at Women’s Night Out

Lexington Health will celebrate breast cancer survivors at the annual Women’s Night Out event planned Tuesday, Oct. 6, at the Pastides Alumni Center. “Women’s Night Out focuses on raising … more
|

Statewide awards honor Midlands Tech leaders

Midlands Technical College leader Kim Boatwright has been recognized by the South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners with the 2026 SCATCC Professional Board Staff Member Award. … more
|

HOLY COW! HISTORY: The golden age of TV spokescharacters

Once upon a time, American consumers took advice from a little man floating inside a toilet bowl. No, really! Ask your parents. They’ll remember. There’s even a name for it — the golden … more
|

SC Philharmonic celebrates America’s 250th at Harbison Theatre

Some of American cinema’s most unforgettable moments have something in common: the music of John Williams. On Sunday, Oct. 4 at 3:30 p.m., the South Carolina Philharmonic will bring those … more
|

Adult education program holds College Expo Day

School District 5 plans Escolares Pathway Information Night

School District Five of Lexington and Richland counties will host an Escolares Pathway Information Night at Irmo Middle School from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15.  This event provides … more
|

Parade marks Thelma Strother’s 107th birthday

Dozens of vintage and classic vehicles paraded down Hendrix Street on Saturday, Sept. 19, some drivers pausing in front of a white one-story house to leave balloons and greeting cards.  … more
|

Lexington resident gets 60 years in prison for torturing inmates while chief of Syrian prison

A part-time Lexington resident who once headed a notorious Syrian prison has now been sentenced to 60 years in U.S. prison for committing torture and immigration fraud. Samir Ousman Alsheikh was … more
|

MyBakery brings unique flavor to Lexington

What began for Audrey Therrell as a step of faith has resulted in Lexington’s newest place to get a sweet treat. As the daughter of a Johnson & Wales University graduate chef, Therrell … more
|

LEXINGTON HAPPENINGS: Icehouse Amphitheater welcomes Bon Jovi tribute band

Marge Carter is 95 years young! And young she is! She enjoyed conversation with numerous friends at her birthday reception last Saturday. Held at her lifelong church, Mount Olive Lutheran, Marge … more
|

4 charged, 19 dogs rescued after SLED busts Eastover dogfight

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division rescued 19 dogs from a dogfighting event in Sumter County. Four men were charged on Thursday, Sept. 17, for their alleged involvement in arranging the … more
|

Meet the Sumter clerk of court behind next year’s Murdaugh retrial

For more than two decades, James Campbell — “Jamie” as he's locally known — has been the person behind the scenes of Sumter County's courtrooms. He has maintained court records, … more
|

MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS: Demystifying the world of mental health therapy

It was the fall of 1995. We lived on a gravel road in the Midwest. I can remember it like it was yesterday. As I was putting my 5-year-old daughter to bed — a process that consisted of me and my … more
|

LETTER: Expanded coroner’s space a great investment

Our county coroner showed nothing but joy and appreciation as she stood with a large crowd in front of an expanded, very well-deserved new office space on Sept. 10. The ability of her and her … more

German sugared cashews a holiday favorite, perfect hostess gift

These sugared cashews are easy to make if you follow the directions and pay attention. This is not a recipe where you can walk away and do other things while you are making it.   This will … more
|

GILBERT NEWS: Shiloh United Methodist plans Lunch & Learn for Oct. 1

Shiloh United Methodist Church invites the community to its October Lunch & Learn program. “Beyond Loss: Seeing Dementia Through the Lens of Grace” will be the topic on Thursday, Oct. 1. … more
|

Cayce joins national ‘America the Entrepreneurial’ campaign

During its meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 16, the Cayce City Council adopted an “America the Entrepreneurial” proclamation recognizing 2026 as a year to celebrate entrepreneurship and the … more
|

HOLY COW! HISTORY: Learn about the ship that tried to save the Titanic

What is it about that frigid April night that haunts us so relentlessly? More than a century has passed. Other tragedies have horrified us: the Hindenburg, Chernobyl, the Challenger. Each an … more
|

Places with memorable names that you just can’t forget

Thirteen years ago, I wrote of highways with memorable names. I mentioned the intersection of Whiskey Road and Easy Street in Aiken as one of the country’s more photographed road signs. In Albany, … more
|

SC Supreme Court to decide if governor overstepped sending National Guard to DC

CLEMSON — A legal challenge over Gov. Henry McMaster’s decision to send National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., could test the bounds of the governor’s power as the state’s commander in … more
|

As SC diesel prices rise, so do economic impact fears

The rising cost of diesel fuel is threatening the livelihood of South Carolina’s truckers, driving fears of inflation spikes and forcing operational changes at the Port of Charleston as the … more
|

SC drivers can take UTVs to the roads later this year. Until then, DMV says to keep them home

COLUMBIA — Owners of utility task vehicles can start driving the small, enclosed vehicles on public roads this year  under a new law . The vehicles, which are popular among farmers, … more
|

Penguins, cats and tortoises: SCETV to release series teaching about zoo animals

COLUMBIA — Anyone who’s longed for a closer look at a zoo animal and its habitat will get that chance with a series of videos created through the state’s public broadcasting network. … more
|

Whit’s Frozen Custard opens in Lexington

Whit’s Frozen Custard is officially open in Lexington, bringing its fresh-made frozen custard to The Shoppes at White Knoll at 1788 S. Lake Drive, Suite 170. To celebrate the new Lexington … more
|

10 Lexington One seniors named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists

Ten Lexington One seniors have been named semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program. The students are among more than 16,000 semifinalists nationwide. Semifinalists represent less … more
|
« Prev | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 … 69 | Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past 2 years.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.
© Copyright 2026 | Terms of Use / Privacy Policy | Cancellation / Refund Policy
Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions