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Lexington town administrator, who held post since 2010, resigns

The Town of Lexington needs a new town administrator. more

Irmo considers first responder memorial after death of firefighter

After one of its own was killed in the line of duty, the Town of Irmo is considering a new memorial. more

Lexington High water tower makes sure people know they’re in ‘Wildcat Country’

A new symbol of “Wildcat Country” now greets drivers along Augusta Highway. more

Cayce hopes lending tools can keep it from having to levy fines for code infractions

The City of Cayce has a new initiative aimed at helping citizens stay in compliance with local code requirements. more

Photos: Lexington County Public Library kicks off summer reading program

Efforts to prevent the “summer slide” are in full effect, as the Lexington County Public Library kicks off its Summer Reading Program. more

3 Lexington County churches have left the UMC. Here’s why 2 local churches aren’t

While the Chronicle is aware of three churches within the county that have recently voted to depart the United Methodist denomination, there are others that are staying. more

Cayce gets $10M to continue addressing flooding issues in Avenues neighborhood

The same day Cayce confirmed it had completed the announced portion of a years-in-the-making drainage project, its City Council voted to accept $10 million in grant money to fund future work. more

Owners of Swansea home on National Register want to preserve history, push past controversy

Swansea now has a location on the National Register of Historic Places more

Columbia apartment fire that took Irmo firefighter’s life ruled an accident

A kitchen stove started the fire that ultimately killed Irmo firefighter James Michael Muller, with the cause of the blaze having been ruled an accident. more

Work continues on Irmo’s Rawls Creek Park, fate of skatepark portion remains up in the air

Irmo residents are still looking for funding for a skatepark. more

State senator censured by Lexington County GOP over abortion stance

State Sen. Katrina Shealy was censured by the Lexington County Republican Party during its monthly executive committee meeting June 5. more

Republican presidential hopeful DeSantis makes first SC campaign stop in Lexington County

On June 2, a prime contender for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination made his first stop in South Carolina since announcing his candidacy, doing so in Lexington County. more

Public, council members question impact of proposed Lake Murray resort, how it came about

How Lexington came to be involved in a project to bring a nearly 94 acre mixed-use development and resort to the shores of Lake Murray is among the mounting concerns surrounding the effort. more

More than 2,400 people, departments from 7 states celebrate fallen Irmo firefighter

Firefighters from at least seven states along with various politicians, first responders, family and community members gathered May 31 to celebrate the life of an Irmo firefighter who died in the line of duty. more

Petition seeks transparency about Lexington development

Lexington residents have started a petition calling for the town to be more transparent as it considers a nearly 94 acre mixed-use development and resort on Lake Murray. more

Funeral arrangements set for Irmo firefighter killed in apartment blaze

Funeral arrangements have been announced for an Irmo firefighter who died responding to a Columbia apartment fire. more

Irmo firefighter killed in massive Columbia apartment fire

An Irmo firefighter has died in the line of duty. more

Inflation, employee retention driving Lexington County tax hike, officials say

Lexington County residents will likely see an increase in property taxes as the county struggles to retain employees and deal with inflation. more

Lexington lake resort, conference center draws concern from public, council members

A new development and a prominent tourist attraction hope to receive funding from the state. more

Photos: Presidential candidates address SC Republicans at state convention in Lexington

As the state becomes more and more of a battleground for the Republican presidential nomination ahead of the February 2024 primary, the S.C. Republican Party held its annual convention in Lexington County. more

Lexington County addiction services seek to keep up with rise in overdoses

On March 6, Lexington and Richland county law enforcement and others who work to battle issues of addiction and substance abuse gathered to remember 219 people they ultimately weren’t able to save. more

Developer details plans for 2-acre residential project behind Lexington's Flight Deck

The development, dubbed Sandpiper Square and set to bring 31 housing units, has been met with mixed reactions. more

Lexington school district intent on keeping communication lines open about safety

Lexington County District 1 schools, along with a host of other schools in the Midlands, experienced a large number of online threats earlier this year. more

118-home community headed to Chapin area of Lake Murray

A developer that has already built lakeside communities in the counties of Saluda and Newberry is moving onto neighboring Lexington with its next Lake Murray project. more

Lexington advocate keeps pushing for boating safety law as SC legislature enters overtime

A boating and safety education bill being pushed by Lake Murray residents has caused some tension between legislators. more
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