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Batesburg-Leesville proclaims Aug. 17 Linda Martell Day

The town of Batesburg-Leesville hosted an event at the Hartley House honoring the legacy of Thelma Bynum whose stage name is Linda Martell.  The town’s own Martell is the first … more

McMaster signs human trafficking bill into law

Gov. Henry McMaster signed S.142 at a ceremony. The law creates the crime of child luring in South Carolina and also strengthens existing human trafficking laws. “Protecting our children … more

Lexington resident sentenced to 15 years over child sex abuse materials

33-year-old Lexington resident James Austen Gillespie was sentenced to 15 years in a federal prison after pleading guilty to the production of child sex abuse materials. During the trial, … more

Ensemble Eclectica premieres adventurous multimedia show in Lexington Aug. 24

To see a performance by Ensemble Eclectica is to be totally immersed in the arts for two hours. On paper, the Ensemble itself is an 18-piece orchestra led by conductor and visionary Artistic Director … more

Harbison Theatre announces 2024-25 season

The Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College has long been one of Lexington’s most popular event destinations. Every year, the 400-seat venue hosts a wide array of programming, from rock … more

Lexington County welcomes S.C. Department of Education headquarters to West Columbia area

Situated near where I-77 and I-26 meet in the West Columbia area, the South Carolina Department of Education has made its new home. Located at 428 Wholesale Ln. in Lexington County, SCDE’s … more

Cayce welcomes new Montessori school on Poplar Street

Cayce Montessori School celebrated its official opening Aug. 15 at 1000 Poplar St. The school accepts children 31 months to six years, and for the first year, they are keeping class sizes small. … more

Lexington's Sunset Split project has varying opinions among public officials, residents

Not everyone is happy with Lexington’s “Sunset Split” project designed to fix major traffic problems along the Sunset Boulevard and Corley Mill corridor. The Chronicle received … more

Chapin's Aquarius Spa and Salon specializes in self-care that’s good for the soul

Aquarius Spa and Salon in Chapin offers an oasis for those seeking serenity. The owner, Marie Keeton, was inspired to open her business in 2005 due to the lack of spas in the area at that time. … more

Rabid fox confirmed in Lexington County; One person and three pets exposed

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a fox found near Gaston Street between Jeffcoat Court and Carolyn Lane in Gaston, S.C., has tested positive … more

Cayce Elementary assistant principal competes in Mrs. America

It was not a normal dismissal at Cayce Elementary this past Friday. Students lined the halls for a special “send-off rally” for their beloved assistant principal, Ashley Caulder, 32, … more

Dutch Fork seeks 8th championship in 9 years as team relies on experienced group in 2024

Last season started very unusual for the Dutch Fork Silver Foxes. The team began the year 2-5, but by the end, it transformed back into the dominant 5A powerhouse Lexington County knows so well. more

Airport football to rely on youth and development heading into 2024 season

Airport football made strides last year in head coach Shane Fidler’s first year as coach. The team went from 2-8 and winless in 4A Region 4 play to 5-6 with a region win against Aiken. more

Swansea looks to rebuild under new head coach after winless 2023 season

2023 was not kind to the Swansea football team as the group went 0-10 and 0-5 in 3A Region 5 play. Entering 2024, the team is looking to turn things around under the guidance of new head coach Willie Fox. more

Pelion seeks improvement after consecutive three-win seasons

The Pelion football program is looking to improve in 2024 after posting consecutive three-win seasons. more

Lexington looks to improve on last year, make a deeper playoff run

The Lexington Wildcats are gearing up for their 2024 season, which is set to begin Aug. 23 with a week zero home contest against Gilbert. more

Stay Here, Play Here: Things to do in Lexington County, surrounding areas for the week of August 22

FRIDAY, AUG. 23 Willie Wells & The Blue Ridge Mountain Grass (concert) Bill’s Music Shop & Pickin’ Parlor (710 Meeting St. West Columbia) hosts a performance by West … more

Chickenbutt Donuts provides Chapin with handcrafted treats

Prior to becoming the proud owners of Chickenbutt Donuts, Sue and Tre Dabney had a combination of 30 years of experience in the service industry. They’d been working at Amazon for five years, … more

Batesburg-Leesville continues search for town manager, takes part in solar paneling grant, approves financial audit despite ledger mistakes

Batesburg-Leesville is still in search of a town manager after the previous manager was let go by council this past May. After executive session during the Aug. 12 regular council meeting, council … more

‘A great attorney, judge, person, mother, wife and friend.’ West Columbia honors late judge with Riverwalk statue

A joyous moment for late judge Tanya Amber Gee was unveiled with a statue dedication at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater on Aug. 16. The City of West Columbia hosted the statue dedication of … more

HOLY COW! HISTORY: Lincoln’s forgotten duel

President Abraham Lincoln and his wife were chatting with Union officers. One asked, “Is it true you once went out to fight a duel for the sake of the lady by your side?” Lincoln … more

Mental Health Matters: Anxious children

Do you live with an anxious child? Or even a child who has some areas of anxiety? Maybe there is anxiety or fear about doing certain activities without a trusted adult present. Or perhaps your child … more

Stay Here, Play Here: Things to do in Lexington County, surrounding areas for the week of August 15

FRIDAY, AUG. 16 Ben Chapman & C0. (concert) The Nashville Nights concert series at Steel Hands Brewing (2350 Foreman St. Cayce) rolls on with a full band performance by Ben Chapman & Co. … more

Gilbert looks to capture region title under guidance of a new coach in a new classification

Gilbert’s football program is under new leadership for the first time since 2016, but a familiar face has taken over and is looking to carry the program’s success from 3A to 4A play. more

American Leadership Academy begins first season as varsity football team

A new varsity football team will make its way around Lexington County as American Leadership Academy takes the stage against the big dogs for the first time in school history. more
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