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Lexington Chamber Hears About Penny Tax for Roads, County Council Member Advocates for It

On the morning of the June 14 primary election, as Lexington County voters determined what candidates will be on the November ballot, the Lexington Chamber’s Business Over Breakfast meeting heard about another item likely to be up for a vote this fall. more

5 Lexington County Food Establishments Received C Grades From DHEC in May

State Department of Health and Environmental Control inspectors issued their lowest grade of C to five Lexington County establishments in May. In all cases, the establishments received A ratings on subsequent inspections. more

Lexington School District 1 Considers Community Input in Superintendent Search

The board appointed the S.C. School Board Association to organize public forums and meetings with people within the schools. The district also used an online survey, which ended June 12. more

3 Florida Suspects Arrested With Cocaine, Handguns Near 3 Lexington County Schools

Three individuals from Florida were found last week with more than 4,000 grams of cocaine within a half mile of three Lexington County schools, the county Sheriff’s Department announced June 10. more

Lexington County COVID Cases Up, Community Level Up to Medium

With COVID-19 levels spiking, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control is urging residents to vaccinate and follow local-level guidance on wearing masks. Lexington is one of 13 … more

Lexington County Primaries on June 14 Impacted by Redistricting

Some voters in Lexington County will find themselves in a different district when they go to the polls on June 14. more

The Candidates on Lexington County Ballots for the June 14 Primary Election

On Tuesday, June 14, polling locations across the county have candidates for Democrat and Republican nominations for office facing off. more

The Catch-Up: Gov. McMaster Addresses Lexington Chamber Lunch

Gov. Henry McMaster was in Lexington County — but not Lexington — as he addressed the Lexington Chamber’s Business Over Lunch event at the DoubleTree in Columbia on June 1. Also: Nephron Pharmaceuticals announce recall, and Anastopoulo Law Firm comes to Lexington. more

Lexington County Penny Tax for Roads Likely on November Ballot After Unanimous Council Vote

The Lexington County Council gave unanimous approval on a June 7 first reading to a revised plan after rejecting an earlier proposal that council members said went too far beyond road improvements. more

Lexington Councilwoman Endorsed by State Superintendent as Successor

A week before the June 14 primary, one Lexington-based candidate for state superintendent of education notched a big endorsement. more

Former Chapin Football Standout Again Investigated for Criminal Sexual Conduct With Minor

The state Law Enforcement Division announced Monday that it has taken over a case regarding allegations made against David Bennett Galloway III. more

Lexington County Council to Consider Revised List of Penny Tax Road Projects

The commission voted 5-1 on May 31 to nix any project from its previous list of more than 130 penny tax projects that isn’t paving-related. more

Molly, Dog Partner of Fallen Cayce Police Officer, Retires to Live With His Family

Tragedy struck Molly and the Barr family on April 24 when Drew Barr was shot and killed while responding to a domestic dispute. more

DHEC: Water in Cayce, West Columbia Safe to Drink Despite Taste, Odor Issues

The state Department of Health and Environmental Control says that while the water might not be pleasant, it’s safe to drink. more

Lexington County Law Enforcement Shoot and Kill Suspect Who Fired at Officers, Threatened Brother

The deceased is said to have threatened his sibling and then run out the back of a West Columbia apartment complex into thick woods before firing multiple shots at officers who returned fire, killing him. more

Lake Murray Set to Get Large Sign Welcoming Visitors

The project will install a large sign welcoming visitors to the reservoir at the intersection of S.C. Highways 6 and 60. more

Lexington District 2 Hires Former Sumter Schools’ Second-in-Charge as Superintendent

Lexington County School District 2 has selected its next leader. more

The Catch-Up: Lexington County Sheriff’s Department Helped Arrest 11 Sexual Predators

11 men, including residents of Gilbert, Lexington and Leesville, have been arrested as part of a statewide operation in May to root out sexual predators trying to contact children. more

Lexington School District 1 Names Interim Superintendent

Lexington County’s largest school district has selected its short-term leader. Lexington County School District 1 announced Tuesday the hiring of Gretta Postlewait to serve as interim … more

Lexington School District 2 Disputes Arrest of Brookland-Cayce Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal Leon Brunson is accused of taking a student to the ground on May 25. more

Lexington School District 1 Superintendent Talks Budget, Looks Back Before June Departure

Greg Little said he’s leaving a very good job. more

Columbia Woman Accused of Threatening Transgender People With Gun at Columbiana Centre

The minor suspect she was arrested with was later found with a second loaded gun inside the state Department of Juvenile Justice. more

Brookland-Cayce Assistant Principal Accused of Taking Student to the Ground

Cayce Police say the assistant principal has been given the opportunity to turn himself in. more

Adult, Minor Arrested With Gun at Columbiana Mall; Adult Charged With Hate Intimidation

“When officers arrived, they found the suspects near the food court and detained them." more

Cayce Elementary School Waited 4 Days to Report Alleged Assault to Resource Officer

Lexington County School District 2, which oversees the school, confirmed the timeline to the Chronicle. more
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