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Irmo approves funding for skatepark, quelling doubt it would come to pass

On Oct. 17, Town Council signed a contract with 5th Pocket Skateparks to design and build the proposed amenity in Rawls Creek Park. more

Vote 2023: A guide to elections in Lexington, Cayce, West Columbia and beyond

It’s time to decide who will represent you on a local level, Lexington County. more

Three men arrested following a shooting that injured three people

Three men have been arrested for a shooting that left three people injured. more

Prosecutor serving Lexington County named tops in the state

At last week's South Carolina Solicitors’ Association Annual Conference, 11th Circuit Deputy Solicitor Rhonda Wallace Patterson received the 2023 Ernest F. Hollings Award for Excellence in State Prosecution for General Sessions. more

The Catch-Up: Chronicle, Lexington Chamber to host Town Council candidate forum

The Chronicle is partnering with the Lexington Chamber to host a forum for you to hear more about the Lexington Town Council candidates, their positions and their qualifications. more

Gilbert community mourns 19-year-old former baseball player killed crossing the street

The tragic death of a former Gilbert High School baseball player over the weekend left head coach Ashley Burnett in disbelief.  more

West Columbia real estate fixture remembered for contributions to community

Ted McGee is not only remembered as a long-time successful businessman in West Columbia, but also as a community activist who promoted positive projects throughout the communities of Lexington County.  more

State purchases land to more than double size of Cayce nature preserve

An expansion of public lands in Cayce, anticipated for a couple years, has come to pass. more

Lexington Police make a pair of arrests after tips received from the public

The Lexington Police Department recently announced two arrests following investigations that included asking the public for help. more

Water tower trumpeting Lexington High gets national honor as one of this year’s best

Lexington water tower chosen as one of 12 finalists for the 2023 Tank of the Year Award. more

2 arrested after Chapin assault that left victim 'bleeding profusely'

Two suspects have been arrested following an aggravated assault in Chapin. more

Lexington shelter for veterans shifts approach following loss of federal funding

A Lexington County shelter has shifted the way it helps local veterans after its partnership with the county’s Department of Veteran Affairs came to an end after 17 years. more

Lexington volunteers helped with Florida clean-up after Hurricane Idalia

After Category 3 Hurricane Idalia swept through Florida at the end of August, it didn’t take long before relief workers and volunteers came to help strangers reset homes and lives that were wrecked by the storm. more

Irmo council at odds over members’ role with group seeking funding

With an election approaching, members of Irmo Town Council are clashing over an alleged conflict of interest in giving money to a local group. more

Lexington County deputies arrest suspect accused of shooting, killing unarmed man

A Little Mountain resident accused of shooting and killing an unarmed man has been arrested. more

Batesburg-Leesville park to memorialize Black Army vet beaten, blinded by police chief

Small Southern towns are unified by having both good and bad history to look back on. Unlike some others, Batesburg-Leesville is looking to highlight a tragedy in pursuit of change. more

The Catch-Up: Columbia coal tar removed, Burlington store in Lexington sets opening date

Efforts to remove toxic coal tar from the Congaree River running through Columbia and West Columbia have reached their end, and a new discount retailer is set to open in Lexington later this month. more

Months after employees said they weren’t paid, Alodia’s fined by state

Following an exodus this summer that triggered temporary closures – first at its Lexington location, then at its Irmo location – Alodia's Cucina Italiana has been fined for not paying employees. more

Private EMS company contracted by Lexington County responds to DHEC violations

Some Lexington County residents concerned with ambulance response times question the county’s contract with the medical transport company. more

‘Prayer for Israel’ event held by Lexington GOP officials on steps of Statehouse

As Columbia’s Sunday traffic bustled on Gervais Street, dozens of South Carolinians gathered to pray for the nation of Israel in front of the Statehouse.  more

Lexington hires its first female town administrator

The Town of Lexington has found its new town administrator, the first woman to hold the post and the first outside hire for the job in a half-century. more

Lexington County arrests 2, seeks 1 more after string of more than 30 car break-ins

Two suspects have been arrested and one is still being sought after a string of more than 30 local car break-ins. more

County considers tightened development restrictions, Red Bank mixed-use project takes shape

As growth continues to soar in Lexington County, elected officials are considering new control measures. more

Irmo mayor at odds with his community association over campaign signs

Irmo recently held a special Town Council meeting in response to the mayor's battle with a local community association. more

Batesburg-Leesville plans extensive improvements for walkability

The town of Batesburg-Leesville is planning extensive upgrades for both of its twin downtowns. The improvements will include new sidewalks and pedestrian crosswalks.  more
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