September 19, 2024

| 5/2/23 09:20 PM

West Columbia rock dive to open lounge space on State Street

New Brookland Tavern, Lexington County’s oldest continuously running music club, will soon open a sister venue just a couple doors down from its home in West Columbia. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 5/2/23 10:22 AM

Lexington reveals 93-acre Lake Murray development, mayor calls it largest town will ever see

A 93.53-acre development is set to be added to the shores of Lake Murray. more

By Kailee Kokes

sports@lexingtonchronicle.com

| 5/1/23 09:54 PM

Chapin lacrosse seasons end in third round playoff games

Chapin High School’s girls and boys lacrosse teams came within one game of playing for a state championship. more

By Terry Ward

| 5/1/23 05:47 PM

Photos: Kids get their day in downtown Lexington

The annual Kid’s Day of Lexington was back in action April 29, with what looked like thousands in attendance. more

By Val Augustine

| 5/1/23 01:26 PM

Presidential candidate stops at patriotism-emphasizing Lexington charter school

For the second time this month, a Republican presidential hopeful appeared in Lexington County. Vivek Ramaswamy, founder of the pharmaceutical company Roivant Sciences and the author of such books … more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 4/28/23 04:37 PM

Lexington County Council seeks fix for short-term rental issues in ‘next couple weeks’

Short-term rentals in Lexington County could face new restrictions as Lexington County Council ponders various options to tone down noisy gatherings and disorderly behavior that critics say often occurs in such dwellings. more

By Al Dozier

| 4/27/23 05:26 PM

The History of South Congaree

South Congaree and Pine Ridge, as their close proximity would suggest, share a similar history. more

By J.R. Fennell | 4/27/23 02:22 PM

South Congaree raises police pay, looks to bolster safety resources

South Congaree Town Council recently raised police pay, espousing an emphasis on officer safety. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 4/27/23 02:16 PM

A year after one of its officers was shot and killed, Cayce unveils marker

Nearly a year after it lost the second police officer to an injury suffered in the line of duty, the City of Cayce marked Victims’ Rights Week by unveiling a stone honoring the fallen officers. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 4/27/23 12:00 PM

Irmo International Festival returns for biggest year yet at Community Park

More than 100 vendors will be at this year’s Irmo International Festival, the most ever. more

By Natalie Szrajer

| 4/27/23 10:58 AM

Benjamin Wright Satcher, Sr.

Benjamin Wright Satcher, Sr. passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023 in Lexington, S.C. He was born July 7, 1936 to James Heber and Mary Wright Satcher in Johnston, S.C. more

4/27/23 10:49 AM

Jack Noel Clupper

Lexington — Memorial services for Jack Noel Clupper, 90, of Lexington, will be announced at a future date. Woodridge Funeral Home of Lexington is assisting the family with arrangements. Jack … more

4/27/23 10:47 AM

River Bluff High students highlight environmental concerns with mural project

Storm drains around River Bluff High School got an artistic glow-up thanks to a collaboration between the school, the Lexington County Stormwater Consortium and the Congaree Riverkeeper. more

By Natalie Szrajer

| 4/27/23 10:45 AM

The Catch-Up: Columbia Airport adds inline baggage system

Lexington County’s airport welcomed Gov. Henry McMaster as it unveiled a recently completed project. more

By Jordan Lawrence and Kailee Kokes

| 4/27/23 10:10 AM

Lexington County looks to bolster its efforts during Fair Housing Month

On March 28, the Lexington County Council adopted a resolution that declared April to be Fair Housing Month, following the footsteps of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 4/27/23 09:52 AM

Lexington County teams prepare for girls soccer playoffs

Girls soccer teams across Lexington County are playing their final regular season games this week as they gear up for the postseason. more

By Tim Leible

tim@theitem.com

| 4/27/23 09:35 AM

Airport girls soccer coach celebrated for 300 career wins

Before thrashing Irmo 6-0 in an April 21 home match, Airport’s girls soccer team and their fans paid tribute to their coach and his latest career milestone, though he didn’t seem all that interested in being celebrated. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 4/27/23 09:12 AM

Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of April 27

Things to do in Lexington County. more

4/27/23 09:10 AM

‘Malfunction Junction’ work to close I-20 exit ramp onto I-26

Less than a week after work finished on a major Midlands interstate, a key connector between two others will close. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 4/26/23 04:54 PM

Irmo adds surveillance in effort to curb crime influx, while residents form alliance

Irmo Town Council recently voted to increase surveillance in an area impacted by an ongoing crime influx. Meanwhile, residents have formed an alliance to push for increased safety measures. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 4/26/23 10:01 AM

Lexington District 1 increases teacher pay, selects top names for new elementary school

Lexington County’s largest school district has increased its pay rate for teachers. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 4/26/23 09:54 AM

City Limits Barbeque to end nomadic existence, taking Lil Duck’s place in West Columbia

One of the Midlands’ most popular barbecue nomads is finally putting down roots. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 4/25/23 06:57 PM

Lexington boating safety advocate explains why he wants SC law to change

A boating and safety education bill being pushed by Lake Murray residents continues to make strides at the capital. more

By Kailee Kokes