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Lexington County Man Accused of Killing Stepson

The shooting occurred Sept. 18. more

Moms for Liberty Lexington Chapter Makes Presence Felt

Moms for Liberty believes that parents have a right to defend their rights as guardians and have made it a mission to make waves in Lexington County. more

Lexington County Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Sexual Activity With Minor

A Lexington County man who solicited and engaged in sexual activity with a minor was sentenced to 10 years in prison. more

Chapin Gets New Council Member After Special Election

An empty seat on Chapin Town Council has been filled following a Sept. 13 special election. more

Columbia Mayor Emphasizes Importance of Lexington, Midlands Connectivity

Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann may lead the Capital City across the Congaree, but he frequently reminded the Lexington Chamber about Columbia’s connections to Lexington during remarks at the group’s monthly Business Over Breakfast meeting. more

Woman Accused of Stealing $45K from West Columbia Flea Market

The missing money was discovered during an internal audit. more

Lexington County COVID Level Still High, Levels Down in SC

The number of counties in South Carolina with a high COVID-19 level is down this week, but Lexington County is still among those recommended to mask in indoor public spaces. more

Lexington School District 1 Announces Meetings to Introduce Superintendent Finalists

After revealing the finalists for the job at a late-August board meeting, Lexington County School District 1 announced a series of meetings next week for the public to get to know the candidates. more

Lawsuit Brought by Swansea Council Members Headed to Formal Hearing

Legal actions brought by two Swansea council members against the town’s mayor, clerk and auditor are headed for a formal hearing on Sept. 30. more

COVID Level Up in Lexington County, DHEC Recommends Updated Booster

Lexington County’s rate of new COVID-19 cases went up this week after two weeks of declines. more

Lexington County Man Shot Outside His Home

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an incident in which a man was shot outside his home near Irmo. more

The Catch-Up: West Columbia Business Sponsors NASCAR Team

A name that is likely familiar to many Lexington County residents, particularly those who regularly drive down Old Dunbar Road, will be featured prominently in Darlington this weekend. more

Lexington County Coroner Confirms Shooting Death at Gun Range Was a Suicide

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher confirmed that a man found dead Aug.22 at the Palmetto State Armory shooting range died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. more

Nephron Nitrile Plant Eyes Fall Opening in West Columbia

The first equipment for the plant, including manufacturing lines, arrived via plane Aug. 29. more

West Columbia Man Killed in Roadside Shootout

A man is dead following a shootout in Lexington County on the evening of Aug. 25. more

West Columbia Unanimously Passes New Map for Council Districts

After a sometimes tense process, West Columbia City Council unanimously voted to instate a new map for the city’s council districts. more

Man Found Dead at Lexington County Gun Range From ‘Apparent Suicide’

A 36-year-old Columbia man was found dead on the morning of Aug. 22 at the Palmetto State Armory shooting range from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. more

Pelion Schools to Offer Universal Free Meals

Schools in Pelion have joined several others in Lexington County in offering universal free meals this year. more

Lexington Deputies Arrest Man Who Crashed Into Patrol Vehicle After 2 Pursuits

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department announced the arrest of a man who “started two pursuits and crashed into a patrol vehicle” Aug. 24. more

The Catch-Up: Lexington District 1 to Announce Superintendent Finalists Aug. 30

The search for a new superintendent for Lexington County School District 1 is winding down to its final stages. more

Chronicle Columnist Wins Lexington Chamber Award

A person whose byline should be quite familiar to Chronicle readers was given the centerpiece honor at the 2022 Lexington Chamber Awards & Annual Meeting. more

Shooting Death of Man During Lexington Home Invasion Ruled Self-Defense

The shooting death of a home invader in Lexington has been ruled a justifiable homicide. more

Project to More Than Double Size of Downtown Lexington Park Begins

8.25 more acres of recreating space in the heart of Lexington. That’s exactly what the town is about to gain, as the project to expand and improve Virginia Hylton Park will start after a groundbreaking ceremony Aug. 23. more

Lexington District 5: Accusations Against Chapin Baseball Coach Presented to Superintendent

Lexington-Richland School District 5 Board Chair Jan Hammond acknowledged the situation surrounding Chapin High School baseball coach Scott McLeod and the accusations made against him. more

Swansea Passes Budget, Auditor Accuses Council Members of Racism

The Town of Swansea passed its budget Aug. 22, but tensions on Town Council remain after a meeting in which the man hired to conduct a town audit accused two council members of racism. more
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