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The Catch-Up: Debate about books in schools continues in Lexington County

One school district continues to deal with a rash of challenged books, while another saw one of its teachers, accused of teaching critical race theory, profiled by The Washington Post. more

A year later, Cayce Police grow effort targeted at reaching Hispanic community

The impact and influence of a local effort to bridge divides between Hispanic residents and law enforcement continues to grow. more

With 2023 festival looming, Irmo Okra Strut considers big changes for 50th anniversary

Irmo’s Okra Strut Festival, the town’s signature annual event, is back again this year to celebrate its 49th anniversary.  more

Man shot and killed in his sleep early Saturday morning in Lexington County

A man was shot and killed in Lexington County early Saturday, Sept. 23, by a man who entered the home where he was sleeping. more

Chronicle owners expand SC reach with purchase of Bluffton, Hilton Head papers

The ownership group of the Lexington County Chronicle recently expanded their reach in South Carolina, where their history dates back to the 1890s. more

Gaston man previously arrested for chop shop accused of possessing 800 grams of meth

A man who was arrested earlier this month for operating a Lexington County chop shop faces additional charges. more

Disputes over naming a scholarship, committee appointments shape council races in Cayce

Cayce’s Nov. 7 ballot will feature two competitive City Council races. more

Downtown Lexington sewer woes continue, more loosening of food truck rules considered

The Town of Lexington has issued an emergency ordinance due to ongoing sewage issues. more

Lexington 3 English and social studies teacher named district Teacher of the Year

One of Lexington County School District 3’s teachers has a new title. more

Departing longtime Lexington council member offers advice to voters for November election

Kathy Maness, who has served on Lexington Town Council for nearly two decades is departing her post.  more

Road bridging Columbia, West Columbia now honors former force in redevelopment

A thorofare that connects Columbia and West Columbia has been given an honorary title paying tribute to a man who had an outsize impact on both sides of the Congaree River. Simultaneous … more

Student accused of threatening 2 Lexington County schools with bombs, shooting

A Lexington County School District 1 student is accused of communicating electronic bomb threats against multiple schools this week. more

Family of woman whose body was left for days in Columbia Belk files suit

The family of a woman who was found dead last year in a Belk bathroom is filing suit. more

Lexington Town Council member to host ‘Cocktails with the Candidates’

A town of Lexington Town Council member is offering his own opportunity for residents to connect with council candidates running in the upcoming election. more

Leesville suspect accused of shooting man in victim’s front yard

Authorities say he was taken into custody after an hours-long search Sunday morning. more

2 dead after West Columbia collision, driver of other car accused of DUI, fleeing scene

An adult and a minor were killed Sept. 15 during a traffic accident in the heart of one of West Columbia’s central commercial districts. more

Lexington County GOP chair, party at odds over whether she still holds the position

The Lexington County Republican Party chair elected in April claims she is still the elected chair, stating that anything indicating otherwise is untrue. more

Columbia apartment complex implements security features to stem crime spilling into Irmo

Tension between the local government and residents of Irmo neighborhoods continues as crime rates remain high in and around the Harbison Gardens apartment complex.  more

Teacher email casts doubt on status of cleaning staff, Lexington charter school responds

A recently opened public charter school in Lexington is responding to concerns from parents and students regarding the status of janitorial staff on campus.  more

Catching up with the candidates running for West Columbia City Council

West Columbia could see as many as five new council members after the November election. more

The last three Lexington Town Council candidates explain their positions

Lexington will welcome a new mayor and potentially three new council members come Nov. 7. more

Mayoral race spotlight: Cayce’s Partin faces challenge from school board member

The four largest municipalities in Lexington County — excluding Columbia, which mostly sits in another county — have mayoral seats on the ballot Nov. 7. more

Lexington County man arrested for allegedly operating chop shop

A Lexington County man has been arrested for operating a motorcycle chop shop. more

Lexington County GOP says chair removed, dueling meetings held for second time

The Lexington County Republican Party held dueling meetings for the second time in a little more than a month, with one of those meetings being lead by Pamela Godwin, whom the party’s official channels claim has been removed as chair of the group. more

Irmo settles on location for first responders memorial

The First Responders Memorial Advisory Committee has selected a location for the new memorial that will honor Irmo first responders who lose their lives in the line of duty.  more
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