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Tis the season…for fraud: How to protect your digital identity while holiday shopping online

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(BPT) - While you’re getting ready for the holiday season, so are fraudsters. Nearly one-quarter (24%) of Americans have reported they’ve been a victim of fraud or identity theft during …

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February 2, 2023

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Lexington Police arrest Columbia man after neighborhood shooting

Lexington Police have arrested a Columbia man after a neighborhood shooting they say involved an argument over money.

Lexington County COVID level low for the first time in 2023

Though Lexington County’s case rate increased slightly this week, the area’s COVID-19 Community Level is low for the first time this year.

Lexington County schools deal with threats for second-straight day

A day after a 15-year-old Columbia high school student was arrested following threats that altered schedules at six Lexington County schools, two schools again reported receiving threats.

Arrest made after online threats disrupt schools in Lexington, Richland counties

A wave of online threats impacting Midlands schools led multiple Lexington County campuses to announce changes to their schedules Feb. 2.

Despite funding issues, Irmo skatepark committee remains determined to add amenity

The team looking to bring a skatepark to Irmo is determined to make their dream a reality.

Chapin High prepares for stadium renovations

Chapin High School is currently on phase one out of four in the renovation of its football stadium, and the project is estimated to be under budget.

Local sports

Gilbert, Chapin, River Bluff advance to third round of wrestling playoffs

The road to the third round for the remaining Chronicle Country wrestling teams proved challenging on Feb. 4.

Irmo boys defeat A.C. Flora to claim region tiebreaker; Lexington, Gray Collegiate boys claim region titles

The first-place logjam in Region 5-4a boys basketball finds one team with a clear road to the title.

2023 National Signing Day in Chronicle Country

A total of nine schools in Chronicle Country held National Signing Day ceremonies.

Gray Collegiate rolls on Senior Night as player who collapsed on court returns

The last time Mychael Mitchell played at Gray Collegiate Academy’s new gymnasium, Senior Night was far from anyone’s mind.

Lexington sweeps River Bluff, boys clinch share of Region 4-5A title

Third-ranked Lexington traveled to The Swamp and notched a 61-43 win over archrival River Bluff on Jan. 31. The win clinched a share of the Region 4-5A title for the Wildcats (15-6, …

Lexington High football coach leaving for alma mater

After six seasons as Lexington High School’s head football coach, Perry Woolbright is leaving to return to his alma mater.

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Gilbert, Chapin, River Bluff advance to third round of wrestling playoffs

Lexington Police arrest Columbia man after neighborhood shooting

Irmo boys defeat A.C. Flora to claim region tiebreaker; Lexington, Gray Collegiate boys claim region titles

Taco restaurant announced for Lexington’s Icehouse on Main building