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Lexington shelter for veterans shifts approach following loss of federal funding

A Lexington County shelter has shifted the way it helps local veterans after its partnership with the county’s Department of Veteran Affairs came to an end after 17 years. more
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‘Using’ and the superstitions of Germanic immigrants to Lexington County

Besides the Lutheran religion and belief in superstitions, many of the Swiss-German and German immigrants brought with them to what would become Lexington County a belief in healing called “using” in English.  more
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Lexington card shop leverages social media to grow business

A trading card store in Lexington continues to grow since opening its brick-and-mortar location a little less than a year ago. more
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Lexington volunteers helped with Florida clean-up after Hurricane Idalia

After Category 3 Hurricane Idalia swept through Florida at the end of August, it didn’t take long before relief workers and volunteers came to help strangers reset homes and lives that were wrecked by the storm. more
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National taco chain to open first SC location in Lexington next week

Downtown Lexington will have another restaurant next week. more
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Irmo council at odds over members’ role with group seeking funding

With an election approaching, members of Irmo Town Council are clashing over an alleged conflict of interest in giving money to a local group. more
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Lexington County deputies arrest suspect accused of shooting, killing unarmed man

A Little Mountain resident accused of shooting and killing an unarmed man has been arrested. more
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Batesburg-Leesville park to memorialize Black Army vet beaten, blinded by police chief

Small Southern towns are unified by having both good and bad history to look back on. Unlike some others, Batesburg-Leesville is looking to highlight a tragedy in pursuit of change. more
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The Catch-Up: Columbia coal tar removed, Burlington store in Lexington sets opening date

Efforts to remove toxic coal tar from the Congaree River running through Columbia and West Columbia have reached their end, and a new discount retailer is set to open in Lexington later this month. more
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Months after employees said they weren’t paid, Alodia’s fined by state

Following an exodus this summer that triggered temporary closures – first at its Lexington location, then at its Irmo location – Alodia's Cucina Italiana has been fined for not paying employees. more
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Private EMS company contracted by Lexington County responds to DHEC violations

Some Lexington County residents concerned with ambulance response times question the county’s contract with the medical transport company. more
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‘Prayer for Israel’ event held by Lexington GOP officials on steps of Statehouse

As Columbia’s Sunday traffic bustled on Gervais Street, dozens of South Carolinians gathered to pray for the nation of Israel in front of the Statehouse.  more
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Lexington hires its first female town administrator

The Town of Lexington has found its new town administrator, the first woman to hold the post and the first outside hire for the job in a half-century. more
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Lexington County arrests 2, seeks 1 more after string of more than 30 car break-ins

Two suspects have been arrested and one is still being sought after a string of more than 30 local car break-ins. more
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County considers tightened development restrictions, Red Bank mixed-use project takes shape

As growth continues to soar in Lexington County, elected officials are considering new control measures. more
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Irmo mayor at odds with his community association over campaign signs

Irmo recently held a special Town Council meeting in response to the mayor's battle with a local community association. more
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Lexington's Big Thursday keeps giving meaningful twist to Carolina-Clemson rivalry

The Carolina-Clemson rivalry captivates attention statewide each year. It’s also the crux of a perennial local fundraiser. more
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Brookland-Cayce wins overtime thriller at Dreher

Brookland-Cayce looked dominant midway through their 41-35 win Oct. 13 but nearly blew the game in the second half, allowing Dreher to come back from 21 points down and force overtime. more
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White Knoll clinches share of region title with shutout win over Lexington

The White Knoll defense got their second shutout in three weeks against Lexington to secure a 16-0 win and clinch a share of the Region IV-5A championship. It’s the school’s first share of a region title since 2014. more
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Local boys cross country teams in full stride before end of season meets

Lexington County boys cross country teams have been off to a great start so far this season. Many teams are ranked in the top ten in the state in their respective classifications and are in contention to win their regions. more
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Chronicle Country girls cross country teams excel before region meets

Local girls cross country teams are seeing plenty of success so far this season before the big region meets later this month and before the state championships in November. more
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Chapin Theatre supports breast cancer awareness with original play

Comedy with heart comes to the stage at the Chapin Theatre Company with the original play “Stilt Girl” written by Lou Clyde. The story gathers five uniquely different characters through … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of Oct. 12

Things to do in Lexington County. more

Op-ed: Empowering the voices of small business owners a crucial step for Lexington

"As a small business owner and a newly elected member of the Lexington Town Council, I am keenly familiar with the vital role small businesses play in our local community." more
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Batesburg-Leesville plans extensive improvements for walkability

The town of Batesburg-Leesville is planning extensive upgrades for both of its twin downtowns. The improvements will include new sidewalks and pedestrian crosswalks.  more
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