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Lexington Rotary Club hosts 35th annual golf tournament

116 golfers participated in the Lexington Rotary Club’s 35th annual golf tournament, making this year’s event one for the books.   The Frank Mogan Cup went to Lee Eunice, … more
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Cayce calculates more than $4.5 million in recent grants

The City of Cayce has received more than $4.5 million in grant funding in recent years aimed at supporting projects that strengthen public safety, improve infrastructure and expand recreational … more
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Irmo launches Loan a Mower program for residents

Irmo has introduced a new program called Loan a Mower, giving residents free access to electric lawnmowers, leaf blowers and string trimmers.   One piece of equipment can be reserved … more
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Online game, history book collide, showcasing history in Cayce

History and gaming converge with archaeologist David Brinkman’s book and online video game about history in Cayce, where gamers can travel through time visiting spots like Fort Granby, Saxe … more
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Old Mill Pond walking trail now has sidewalk access to newly paved East Main Street parking lot

My fried chicken history

As evening shadows fell, I made my way home through the woods. Overpowering the peppery smell of autumn leaves, the chicken frying in Mom’s cast-iron skillet came to me. For the rest of my … more
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Here’s how Lexington County schools performed in S.C. Ready exams

Earlier this month, the South Carolina Ready exam results were released. Here’s how Lexington County school districts performed.  The exam is a statewide assessment in English … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: When Hitler invaded England… in 1974

History is littered with possibilities. The only thing historians love more than bickering among themselves is speculating about what might have happened if the past had played out differently. … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of Sept. 18

FRIDAY, SEPT. 19 Corn Maze Clinton Sease Farm (382 Olde Farm Rd.) kicks off the fall season with one of its most fun traditions: the corn maze. Find your way through the Barnyard Animals Corn … more
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Chapin man arrested for child abuse

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has charged Jordan Hysell, 27 of Chapin, with inflicting great bodily injury upon a child on Sept. 2.  The arrest warrant states that between … more
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Lexington woman charged in West Columbia shooting

McKenzie Leigh Brady, 21, has been charged with murder in connection with a Sept. 2 West Columbia shooting.   A press release says Brady is accused of shooting 57-year-old Joel Todd … more
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Gaston man charged with assault and battery

Norman Arthur Schuler, 60, was arrested Sept. 3 and charged with assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature.  An arrest warrant states Schuler used his truck to strike another … more
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South Congaree police chief on medical leave after crash Aug. 27

South Congaree Police Chief Steven Jonas was involved in a motor vehicle crash in Columbia on Aug. 27.  The South Carolina Highway Patrol determined that Jonas suffered a transient ischemic … more
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UPDATED: South Carolina trooper hospitalized after being struck in Lexington County now in stable condition

Master Trooper Wayne H. LaBounty was struck by a vehicle while performing a traffic stop near Augusta Road and Lost Branch Road in Lexington County on Tuesday, Sept. 9. The South Carolina Department of Public … more
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S.C. Attorney General Wilson talks to Lexington County locals about his office’s duties and his bid for governor

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson told Lexington locals that his office has more duties than one may think. At the Sept. 9 Business Over Breakfast event hosted by the Lexington Chamber … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: It was a lunch money miracle

I learned to appreciate old coins at a young age. My father was a serious and avid collector. He taught me early on to always keep an eye on the dates of all coins that passed through my hands. One … more
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Irmo considers annexing, rezoning 19 acres for future commercial development

The Town of Irmo may annex and rezone nearly 19 acres of vacant land into the town limits. If approved, the land will be used for general commercial development. During a recent council meeting, … more
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CAE to add flights to Newark with United Airlines; Spirit Airlines to leave Columbia amid bankruptcy

Spirit Airlines will stop operating out of Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) starting in October of this year, even though the low-cost airline’s service at CAE began recently. In June … more
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West Columbia's Carraway Park to get sun shades for hot playground equipment

West Columbia City Council approved additions to Carraway Park, accepted a grant and heard from a concerned resident at its latest meeting. Council unanimously approved a proposal to install sun … more
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All about Cayce’s Palmetto Rock!

If you haven’t visited Cayce’s newest art feature, Palmetto Rock in Guignard Park, add it to your list! Up-and-coming artist, Rachel Goldie, painted the Palmetto Flag, yellow … more
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Alligator spotted in Columbia Canal near Lexington County line. What to know to stay safe

Crikey! An alligator was recently spotted near the West Columbia Riverwalk. Here's how to stay safe in your area. Kelly Mason, the Chronicle’s marketing and sales manager, and Mary Patchett, a local, saw the alligator at … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of Sept. 11

FRIDAY, SEPT. 12   Love Lies (play) Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College (7300 College Blvd.) and WOW Studio One present “Love Lies.” The play is a romance thriller … more
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Lexington-Richland 5's enrollment declined. It might be because of Irmo's new Gray Collegiate campus

After losing more than 600 students this fall, Lexington-Richland School District Five may have to shift funds to cover a budget shortfall. Superintendent Akil E. Ross said the 10-day enrollment … more
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Saluda Skyride opens, connecting Riverbanks’ zoo and botanical garden campuses

Construction of the Saluda Skyride has been completed. The aerial transport system connects the zoo and botanical garden campuses by crossing the Saluda River. It consists of 19 cabins, each able to … more
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Lexington man arrested on child sexual abuse charges

Christopher Robin Cardosi, 28, of Lexington, was arrested Aug. 14  on three charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors.  The Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force … more
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