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West Columbia makes progress on Safe Streets and Roads for All action plan

West Columbia City Council unanimously approved AECOM, a Columbia-based engineering consultant, to lead the development of a City of West Columbia Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) action plan. The city … more
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Town of Irmo recognized as Tree City USA

The Arbor Day Foundation has recognized the Town of Irmo as a Tree City USA for 2025 for the 15th year.  This recognition celebrates the town’s ongoing efforts to care for its tree … more
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Irmo and Chapin resident input needed on major road corridor

The South Carolina Department of Transportation and the Central Midlands Council of Governments have requested public input on how to improve the U.S. 76/176 corridor.  Those who live or … more
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Lexington man arrested in Horry County for 2024 murder charge

Donovan Ryan Holman, 34, has been charged with murder and attempted murder after arrest warrants say he stabbed a man to death last year. Jay Koon, Lexington County Sheriff, stated the … more
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Cayce local named National Champion and Angler of the Year

Andy Wicker of Cayce took home the title of National Champion and Angler of the Year following the American Bass Anglers (ABA) 2024 American Fishing Tour National Championship on Lake Murray. … more
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Lexington 2 students walk in Midlands Tech graduation ceremony

Twenty-seven students from Lexington County School District Two’s Brookland-Cayce High School and Airport High School were invited to walk in Midlands Technical College’s graduation … more
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Batesburg-Leesville's S.C. Poultry Festival has been a staple for decades

For close to four decades, the S.C. Poultry Festival has been a tradition in Batesburg-Leesville. Held the second weekend of May, the festival began in 1987 as a small hometown event that has grown … more
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West Columbia's Art on State beautified even the asphalt

West Columbia’s 7th Annual Art on State gave locals a chance to celebrate art and music with a beer in hand.  On Friday, May 9, parts of State Street were blocked off, making space … more
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Cayce welcomes new police chief as city manager announces retirement

The City of Cayce is undergoing some leadership changes again. The city hired Bruce Wade in March as the chief of the Cayce Police Department... more
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Grandma’s petunias, a short and sweet, fragrant memory

Vintage petunias, those flowers my grandma loved, I saw them in my youth. As I sort through my memory album, they reappear. Soft and delicate, pastel petals of white and pink, lavender, like … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: A tale of two trains, when Friendship rode the rails

Eighty years ago this spring, Europe was finally quiet. Planes no longer dropped bombs, tanks sat stationary, rattling machine guns fell silent. After six bloody years, World War II was at last over … more
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Lexington-Richland 5 aims to boost security with AI detection

At the latest Lexington-Richland County School District Five board meeting, members learned about safety upgrades the district is implementing.  Included in the approved 2024 bond … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of May 15

FRIDAY, MAY 16 Paddle & Pint Saluda Shoals Park (5605 Bush River Rd.) invites you to their Paddle & Pint event. Enjoy an evening on the scenic Lower Saluda River with a guided paddle, … more
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McMaster updates state office closure policy for Richland, Lexington counties

On May 1, Gov. Henry McMaster issued a new executive order that changes how state office closures are handled during severe weather or dangerous situations in Richland and Lexington counties. … more
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Lexington Medical Center earns an ‘A’ hospital safety grade from the Leapfrog Group

Lexington Medical Center recently received an “A” hospital safety rating from the Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade … more
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1 dead following Lexington area single-vehicle accident on April 30

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has positively identified the individual who died in a single-vehicle accident on April 30. This accident occurred in the 600 block of Founders Road in the … more
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1 dead after Augusta Road vehicle-versus-pedestrian accident on April 30

Zackary Ryan Rose, 30, of Lexington, has been positively identified by Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher as the individual who died in a vehicle versus pedestrian accident on April 30. … more
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Lexington County man sentenced to 30 years following fentanyl death of 15 year-old

Brian F. Rose, Jr., of West Columbia, was sentenced to 30 years after pleading guilty on April 23 in Lexington County General Sessions Court to Distribution of Narcotics-2nd offense. Rose … more
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2 Midlands men plead guilty to child sex trafficking

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Antonio Marquis Nicholson, 33, of West Columbia, and Terrell Counts, 33, of Columbia, have pleaded guilty to human trafficking conspiracy and aiding and abetting the coercion … more
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Annual Lexington County Museum Spring Open House a success

The Annual Lexington County Museum Spring Open House was held on Sunday, May 4, from 2 to 5 p.m. The weather was beautiful, and the Spring Open House was well attended. This free event … more
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Irmo gathers for 2025 National Day of Prayer

On Thursday, May 1, the town of Irmo gathered at the Prisma Health Amphitheater for the National Day of Prayer, with the 2025 theme being ‘’Pour out to the God of hope and be … more
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Techo-Bloc makes it official with Lexington County

A landscaping products supplier is officially moving to Lexington County, promising a $45 million investment and 46 jobs. This economic development initiative, once referred to as Project … more
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Mission Lexington seeks larger home to meet rising demand

Mission Lexington, a faith-based community non-profit dedicated to serving individuals and families in crisis, told the Chronicle that they are looking to grow their impact by expanding into a larger … more
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2 Lexington-Richland 5 students earn National Merit scholarships

Gavin Rittgers, a student at Spring Hill High, and Skye Veil, a student at Dutch Fork High School, were awarded this year’s National Merit Corporate-Sponsored scholarships. Gavin received the … more
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OPINION: ChatGPT, my friend

One of the most spectacular technologies I’ve ever seen and used in my entire professional career is ChatGPT. This tool is a lot more than simply generative artificial intelligence. As far as … more
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