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Lexington County approves property tax increase, passes budget

Lexington County Council gave third and final reading approval June 13 to the 2023-2024 budget, which includes a 5% increase in property taxes. more
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The Catch-Up: SC churches separate from UMC, Smallwood Cove traffic study considered

South Carolina’s largest United Methodist Church and two others in Lexington County are no longer affiliated with the denomination. more
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In SC high school sports, debate persists about public charters and competitive balance

Many residents aren’t happy with the perceived competitive imbalance at the 2A level, where public charter schools often face off with traditional public schools. more
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Lexington town administrator, who held post since 2010, resigns

The Town of Lexington needs a new town administrator. more
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Michael Watson’s throwback durability provides new opportunity at division one level

In an era of baseball where pitch counts and arm preservation dominates the discourse around starting pitchers, Lexington County Blowfish ace Michael Watson is a bit of a throwback.  more
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Pro wakeboarders showcase skills, give instruction at 19th annual Weekend with the Pros

For the 19th year, the SC Rough Riders put on their Weekend with the Pros event on Lake Murray. more
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Irmo considers first responder memorial after death of firefighter

After one of its own was killed in the line of duty, the Town of Irmo is considering a new memorial. more
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Lexington High water tower makes sure people know they’re in ‘Wildcat Country’

A new symbol of “Wildcat Country” now greets drivers along Augusta Highway. more
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Elizabeth Louise Bennett Fertick

Elizabeth Louise Bennett Fertick was born July 29, 1948 in Conway Hospital to Louise Smith and Joel Bennett. She was raised by her grandparents Girley and Emma Smith. Libby grew up on a small farm … more

Cayce hopes lending tools can keep it from having to levy fines for code infractions

The City of Cayce has a new initiative aimed at helping citizens stay in compliance with local code requirements. more
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Errors and hitting woes plague Lexington County Blowfish in loss

The Lexington County Blowfish (4-3) surrendered just three runs, only of them earned, but it was not enough to pull out the win as they fell 3-2  against the Macon Bacon. more
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2 Columbia men arrested for Lexington County murder, attempted armed robbery

They are accused of shooting their guns in the direction of a man and a woman after an attempted armed robbery in front of a home. more
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Measure to ensure competitive balance in high school athletics removed from state budget

A proviso that would allow the South Carolina High School Sports League to realign schools based on competitive balance was voted to be removed from the state budget.  more
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The Heart of Newberry: Opera house ready to push in new directions after weathering COVID

The city-owned Newberry Opera House, which rightly describes itself as the heart of the municipality’s downtown, wasn’t immune to the impacts of the pandemic. more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of June 8

Things to do in Lexington County more

2 guys and a brewery: Hidden Lexington dive Angry Fish celebrates 5 years

Owners Kenny Hodge and Joseph Turner describe both a serendipitous string of events and an at-times trying journey as they recount the launch and subsequent first half-decade of Angry Fish, which opened as Lexington’s first commercial brewery in 2018. more
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Photos: Lexington County Public Library kicks off summer reading program

Efforts to prevent the “summer slide” are in full effect, as the Lexington County Public Library kicks off its Summer Reading Program. more
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Woman shot to death in front of Lexington County home

Lexington County deputies report that a woman was shot to death early in the morning on June 7. more
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Coyote with rabies found in Cayce, 3rd Lexington County animal to test positive in 2023

Lexington County has its second confirmed animal with rabies in less than a month. more
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Victoria Benton Frank to talk new book in Lexington

The phrase “like mother, like daughter” rings true for Victoria Benton Frank, who follows in her late mother’s famous author footsteps with the June 6 debut of her first novel, … more
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3 Lexington County churches have left the UMC. Here’s why 2 local churches aren’t

While the Chronicle is aware of three churches within the county that have recently voted to depart the United Methodist denomination, there are others that are staying. more
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Cayce gets $10M to continue addressing flooding issues in Avenues neighborhood

The same day Cayce confirmed it had completed the announced portion of a years-in-the-making drainage project, its City Council voted to accept $10 million in grant money to fund future work. more
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Owners of Swansea home on National Register want to preserve history, push past controversy

Swansea now has a location on the National Register of Historic Places more
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10-day contracts provide window of opportunity for four local Blowfish players

Four Blowfish players started the season with 10-day contracts for a chance to earn a spot on the team while some of the other college players are still in their postseasons. more
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Boys’ Soccer All-County team unveiled

With the 2023 season at its end, the Chronicle has compiled a list of the top 11 players in Lexington County for the All-County team.  more
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