Stories
Sort by: Featured Most recent
15891 results total, viewing 651 - 675

Lexington County politicians discuss the state of their parties heading into election year

With South Carolina in the heart of the primary season, Lexington County political figures spoke to the Chronicle about the state of their parties going into an election year. more
|

SC attorney general announces initiative to reduce violent crime case backlog

The state's Attorney General office hopes to combat violent crime case backlog with a new initiative. more
|

Midlands rivers see uptick in sewer spills, Congaree Riverkeeper says

Midlands rivers saw a marked increase in spills last year. That’s the word from the Congaree Riverkeeper, the nonprofit organization tasked with advocating for the rivers, one of the area’s key natural features. more
|

2 Columbia men sentenced to 15 years for drug trafficking

Two Columbia men were sentenced recently to 15 years in prison in Lexington County on drug trafficking charges. more
|

Man arrested for sending bomb threat to Lexington County sheriff

A Lexington man was arrested recently for allegedly sending a bomb threat to the county sheriff. more
|

West Columbia man arrested on sexual exploitation of a minor charges

A West Columbia man was arrested recently on charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor. more
|

West Columbia man charged with trafficking meth, cocaine, fentanyl

A West Columbia resident faces drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop. more
|

Cayce museum adds exhibit spotlighting history of city's Black community

A little more than a week into Black History Month, the Cayce Historical Museum is unveiling a new permanent exhibit spotlighting the history of its African-American community. more
|

Two candidates take a second shot at Irmo Town Council in special election

Two Irmo residents are again trying their luck at securing a seat on Town Council after receiving a second chance when the mayor was unseated in November. On Feb. 27, Irmo will hold a special … more
|

8 Lexington County restaurants received C grades in January

Eight Lexington County restaurants received a C, the lowest Food Grade given out by the state Department of Health and Environmental Control, during the month of January. more
|

16-year-old charged for role in 2023 Airport High School bomb threat

A 16-year-old has been charged for his role in a 2023 bomb threat made against Airport High School. more
|

Brazilian steakhouse rebrands in Harbison, Lexington getting new Outback

Another change is coming to a popular row of restaurants near one of Columbia’s main shopping complexes, while one national chain is giving way to another in Lexington. more
|

Playoff stakes rise after penultimate week of regular season

Two teams captured wins to clinch their region titles, while others fought on their floor for the last time this season. more
|

Biden wins primary in SC, Lexington County amid low turnout

What a difference being the incumbent can make. more
|

Jamil Shrine Center celebrates 50 years with circus it’s hosted throughout that time

A local mainstay is celebrating 50 years entertaining and giving back to the community. more
|

Lexington County considers turning hotel into group housing complex

In an effort to address increasing problems with its homeless population, Lexington County may soon help set up a group housing project at a hotel site on Bush River Road. more
|

College anglers welcomed with wild weather as 2024 college Bassmaster wraps at Lake Murray

Lake Murray hosted some of the nation’s best college anglers this past weekend for the beginning of the 2024 Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops. more
|

Swansea, Chapin police make arrests for attempted murder, indecent exposure

Police in Chapin and Swansea recently announced arrests — one following a Halloween party shooting, the other for indecent exposure.  more
|

Supported by community, Batesburg-Leesville farm sanctuary cares for 200 potbelly pigs

Just down the road from downtown Batesburg-Leesville is an animal sanctuary like no other. Cotton Branch is home to more than 200 surrendered animals from across the U.S. The thing that sets them apart is the farm’s potbelly pigs. more
|

Changing course due to opposition, Lexington County continues to mull Airbnb restrictions

Lexington County Council is continuing a lengthy review of the county’s short-term rental regulations. more
|

Two-way contributors earn Athlete of the Week after guiding teams to victory

This week’s Athlete of the Week winners helped their team clinch key wins over region opponents thanks to their contributions on both ends of the court.  more
|

Lexington among SC counties with highest 2023 human trafficking numbers

The state Attorney General's Office has released its annual 2023 Human Trafficking report, and Lexington County’s numbers are the fifth-highest in South Carolina. more
|

7 teams ranked in preseason soccer coaches poll

The high school soccer season is around the corner, but before the ball gets rolling, the state’s Soccer Coaches Association released its preseason rankings. more
|

Batesburg-Leesville coffee start-up hopes to boost coffee growers, local community

From the foreign lands of Ethiopia and Guatemala, Beulah Roasting Co. is bringing coffee to the tables and countertops of Americans across the country.  more
|

‘Love Your Neighbor’ in full effect at Red Bank restaurant

An anonymous person purchased $500 worth of meals at Hwy. 55 Burgers, Shakes and Fries in Red Bank.  more
|
« Prev | 1 … 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 … 636 | Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past 2 years.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.
© Copyright 2024 | Terms of Use / Privacy Policy | Cancellation / Refund Policy
Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions