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Swansea special election to take place Feb. 17 to fill current mayor's former seat

A special election to fill the Town of Swansea's District Four seat will be held Feb. 17, with one candidate having filed to run.  Tom Daugherty filed to run, according to South Carolina … more
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Batesburg-Leesville special election to take place Feb. 17 to fill current mayor's former council seat

A special election to fill the Town of Batesburg-Leesville District Two seat will be held Feb. 17, with three candidates seeking the position.   The candidates are Todd Antonovich, … more
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West Columbia’s Meeting Street Improvement Project aims to boost safety, walkability

An infrastructure project in West Columbia will bring additional parking, dedicated turn lanes, medians, wider sidewalks and 117 new trees to Meeting Street. The Meeting Street Road Improvement … more
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Sharpvue Irmo International Festival to happen April 26

The Sharpvue Irmo International Festival will be held on April 26 for a full day of food, entertainment and cultural celebration.  The free, family-friendly event will be held at Moore Park … more
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Mission Lexington receives $4K donation

Mission Lexington has received a donation of $4,000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation, enabling the organization to further help Lexington County locals.  “Food insecurity in … more
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SLED closes investigation on Chapin mayor

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has closed its investigation into Chapin Mayor “William” Bill Mitchell following an allegation of assault.  The alleged incident is said to … more
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1 charged with DUI after crash that killed woman and baby on Christmas Eve in Lexington County

A man has been charged with a DUI in connection with the Dec. 24 Lexington County crash that killed a 24-year-old and a 1-year-old living in West Columbia. According to the South Carolina … more
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Monks’ Walk for Peace passes through Lexington County

Step by step, a group of Buddhist monks made their way through the Town of Lexington on Friday, Jan. 9, marking another day in a 120-day, 2,300 mile Walk for Peace across the nation. The journey … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: Snowbound in the Sierras

Getting there, they say, is half the fun. One group of travelers would have begged to differ. Because what should have been a brief trip 74 years ago this month turned into a disaster movie-scale … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County eateries participate in Restaurant Week 2026

Lexington County Thursday through Sunday, Jan. 15-18 Restaurant Week in the Midlands Restaurant Week South Carolina is in the Midlands from Jan. 8-18, 2026, according to Capital City Lake Murray … more
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Lexington-Richland 5 principal named Magnet Schools of America regional finalist

A Lexington-Richland County School District Five elementary school principal has been named a 2026 regional finalist for Magnet Schools of America’s Principal of the Year award. Karey Fisher, … more
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Town of Lexington approves rules for town parks

Earlier this week, Lexington Town Council members unanimously approved the final reading of an ordinance establishing rules and regulations for town parks.  The rules and regulations apply … more
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Investigation leads to removal of 100 animals from Lexington County properties

A Lexington County woman is facing charges after authorities seized 100 animals from two properties when they received reports in late December regarding unsafe living conditions. According to … more
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Lexington County man arrested on multiple child sexual exploitation charges

A CyberTipline report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children led investigators to arrest a West Columbia man on multiple charges related to the sexual exploitation of a … more
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Lexington teen found safe after law enforcement sought public’s help; 1 arrested in connection

A few days after the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department asked for the public’s assistance in locating a Lexington teen who was reported as a runaway, the 16-year-old was found safe, and an … more
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1 dead in Old Chapin Road accident Dec. 30

The victim in a two-vehicle crash in the 500 block of Old Chapin Road in the Lexington area has been identified as Cheryl S. Deichmann, 78. According to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher, … more
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Irmo launches ‘Serving Our Seniors’ program

The Town of Irmo Police Department has introduced a new community initiative that aims to serve the town’s senior residents. The Serving Our Seniors (SOS) program connects older adults with … more
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Chronicle has moved to different office space on Lexington’s West Main Street

The bright blue house on Lexington’s East Main Street will no longer be the Lexington County Chronicle’s office space starting later this week. We’ve been renting this space since 2022, … more
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Here's where you can donate blood in Lexington this month

The American Red Cross is teetering on a blood shortage this winter, which could lead to a disruption in lifesaving care. Donors are urged to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now.  … more
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COLUMN: #FirstDayHike in Lexington County leads to unexpected hike down Memory Lane

2025 came and went—and Lord have mercy, what a year it was. Like every year, 2025 had its share of ups and downs (but mostly ups), so I was more than ready to start the new year on the right foot. … more
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‘When a community allows you to live your dream.’ Lexington welcomes The Palmetto Nook to East Main Street

Lexington’s bustling East Main Street welcomed its newest addition over the holiday season: The Palmetto Nook. Located at 112 East Main St. next to the Keg Cowboy, the shop offers a curated … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Reservation required for free Chayz Lounge event

Lexington County Thursday through Saturday, Jan. 8-10 Tasting event at Hollow Creek Distillery Hollow Creek Distillery in the Leesville area of Lexington County invites you to one of … more
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Irmo considers expansion of Water Walk

Irmo town council members approved a first reading that could potentially annex 21.8 acres of land on Dreher Shoals, creating what staff are calling Water Walk East. The proposed plan aims to … more
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Lexington 1 weighs procurement changes following executive order

An executive order issued by Gov. Henry McMaster on Dec. 3 ordering state agencies to halt future spending, procurement and contract decisions based on race has prompted Lexington County School … more
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Leesville man killed after veering off the road, striking a tree Dec. 27

Kai Lin Earl Maroney, 44, of Leesville, has been identified by Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher as the man who died after a single-vehicle accident in Lexington County on Dec. 27.  … more
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