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Lexington District 5 hopes to build new school, secure $240M referendum, shift zoning

Lexington-Richland School District 5 looks to see major changes to their district’s schools and zoning, with help, officials hope, from a proposed $240 million bond referendum. more
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Lexington District 1 board sued by former candidate for violating her freedom of speech

The Board of Trustees overseeing Lexington County’s largest school district is being sued by a former board candidate. more
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The Catch-Up: Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center added to national civil rights network

A local nonprofit that seeks to increase the quality of life and opportunity afforded to some of the area’s underserved communities has achieved another milestone. West Columbia’s … more
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Nonprofit addressing adult illiteracy looks to partner with Lexington County libraries

A Columbia-based nonprofit that focuses on teaching adult literacy hopes to partner with the Lexington County Library system. more
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Ott, Harpootlian to square off for state Senate nom after Setzler's retirement

Turns out there will be a Democratic primary race for the District 26 seat in the state Senate. more
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Town of Lexington to change to .gov URL, seeking increased cybersecurity

Lexington will soon become the third municipality in the county to operate with a .gov domain. more
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Haley confronted by protestors seeking answers on issues impacting workers at Gilbert rally

Former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley is facing backlash on the campaign trail as she rounds out her bus tour in the Palmetto State ahead of the state’s Republican primary on Feb. 24. more
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Lexington County politicians discuss the state of their parties heading into election year

With South Carolina in the heart of the primary season, Lexington County political figures spoke to the Chronicle about the state of their parties going into an election year. more
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SC attorney general announces initiative to reduce violent crime case backlog

The state's Attorney General office hopes to combat violent crime case backlog with a new initiative. more
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Two candidates take a second shot at Irmo Town Council in special election

Two Irmo residents are again trying their luck at securing a seat on Town Council after receiving a second chance when the mayor was unseated in November. On Feb. 27, Irmo will hold a special … more
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Biden wins primary in SC, Lexington County amid low turnout

What a difference being the incumbent can make. more
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Lexington County considers turning hotel into group housing complex

In an effort to address increasing problems with its homeless population, Lexington County may soon help set up a group housing project at a hotel site on Bush River Road. more
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Lexington among SC counties with highest 2023 human trafficking numbers

The state Attorney General's Office has released its annual 2023 Human Trafficking report, and Lexington County’s numbers are the fifth-highest in South Carolina. more
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Lexington mayor no longer listing personal email on town website

At a Lexington Town Council workshop Jan. 16, what emails officials use was a hot topic of discussion between the board members, with Council Member Gavin Smith heavily supporting everyone having and using a town-issued email address.  more
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Kentucky student dies after boating collision during Lake Murray fishing event

A Western Kentucky student died Tuesday following an accident that occurred last week during practice rounds for a fishing competition on Lake Murray. more
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Lexington County’s EMS turns 50, highlights the services it provides

50 years. That’s how long Lexington County EMS has been serving local residents. more
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Lexington School District 1 receives curriculum audit, superintendent hints at leaving

Lexington County’s largest school district looks to improve after a curriculum audit, while the search for the district’s next leader has begun. more
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The Catch-Up: Lexington County officers, K9 receive recognition; First Watch opens

Members of the Lexington Police Department and Lexington County Sheriff’s Department recently received recognition. more
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First Lady Jill Biden speaks at West Columbia education rally

With South Carolina’s Democratic primary just more than a week away, the nation’s first lady paid a visit to West Columbia to speak at an education rally. more
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33 Lexington County crossings, Saluda Riverwalk to close during railroad maintenance

Maintenance work along a CSX Transportation line that goes through Newberry and Lexington Counties on its way into Columbia and Richland County will see a rolling wave of total closures impacting crossings along that stretch. more
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Lexington Town Council, flush with new members, looks to lock down priorities

Five. That's the number of priorities Lexington’s Town Council members will select from an extensive list of priorities.  more
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West Columbia moves forward with Saluda River bridge, eyes infill development

The City of West Columbia is considering adopting a new framework for allowing new structures to be built on already developed lots, as it moves forward with a high-profile parks project. more
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Ron DeSantis visits Lexington for town hall, a day before ending his presidential run

With the S.C. Republican primary on the horizon, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis visited Lexington County for a town-hall-style event – only to suspend his 2024 presidential campaign a day later.  more
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Lexington County church opens up warming center as temperatures drop

With temperatures dipping into the 20s and teens this week, a local church in the Red Bank area has decided to open a warming center for anyone in need.  more
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Nonprofit works to make Irmo’s Friarsgate a community hub

Irmo residents have established a neighborhood nonprofit focused on bringing people together. more
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