September 19, 2024

| 2/15/23 03:54 PM

West Columbia center bolsters efforts to empower community

A Lexington County nonprofit continues to support the community and will be welcoming a new addition in the coming weeks. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 2/15/23 03:47 PM

The Catch-Up: West Columbia funeral home to reopen with new owner

A West Columbia funeral home that has been part of the community since 1928 has found new owners. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 2/15/23 03:39 PM

Irmo council mulls leaf, water and equipment issues

Irmo Town Council recently discussed adjusting residential ordinances and adding equipment. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 2/15/23 03:31 PM

Riverbanks Zoo seeks funding to continue extensive upgrades

The Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has completed another portion of its Bridge to the Wild master plan to reshape its campus with the renovation of the Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Aquarium and Reptile Conservation Center, set to welcome back guests on March 2. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 2/15/23 11:56 AM

Lexington's Best 2023 Voting Packages

2/15/23 12:00 AM

Irmo shooting in grocery store parking lot leaves victim dead

A verbal altercation preceded a shooting in a grocery store parking lot that left one person dead, Irmo Police say. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 2/14/23 08:39 PM

Irmo's Crawford, Gray Collegiate's White named Players of the Year by SC basketball coaches

Chronicle Country players and teams received more honors on the eve of the first-round S.C. High School League basketball playoff games. more

By Thomas Grant Jr.

| 2/14/23 07:07 PM

Brookland-Cayce High accreditation restored after grading issues

A Lexington County high school’s accreditation status has been restored by the state after multiple students were allowed to graduate without completing required course work. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 2/14/23 05:18 PM

Chapin boater wins first Bass Fishing tournament at Lake Murray

The first 2023 fishing event at Lake Murray saw a resident come through with the top prize. more

By Thomas Grant Jr.

| 2/14/23 04:56 PM

Lexington County emergency workers help get dogs adopted

Lexington County emergency personnel are being tapped to help save more lives. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 2/14/23 06:55 AM

Northside Christian Academy uses 16-3 run in 4th quarter to win 1st region boys basketball title

It was celebration time at Northside Christian Academy gymnasium on Feb. 13. As the final buzzer sounded, the student body excitedly stormed the court and gathered around the home rim to watch the … more

By Thomas Grant Jr.

| 2/14/23 12:26 AM

2 Lexington men arrested for sexually exploiting minors

Two Lexington men have been arrested for sexually exploiting minors. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 2/13/23 03:53 PM

West Columbia man accused of having drugs delivered to his home

Local authorities say a West Columbia man was arrested after he had something illicit delivered to his home. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 2/13/23 03:18 PM

Lexington High players dominate All-Region teams

It was a near clean sweep for Lexington High School in the top basketball awards for Region 4-5A more

By Thomas Grant Jr.

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| 2/13/23 01:46 PM

Photos: Lake Murray Polar Plunge

On Feb. 11, hundreds of people ran into frigid Lake Murray for a good cause. more

By Val Augustine

| 2/13/23 01:15 PM

Gray Collegiate boys soccer named preseason No. 1, 8 other local teams ranked

A Chronicle Country team sits atop one of the preseason S.C. High School Soccer Coaches Association rankings. more

By Thomas Grant Jr.

| 2/13/23 10:48 AM

7-bedroom Lake Murray mansion sells for $2.3M

A Columbia real estate firm announced the sale of what it says is one of the most expensive properties to change hands on Lake Murray last year. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 2/13/23 09:04 AM

The day I witnessed a future Super Bowler

I covered Javon Hargrave's first three seasons with the S.C. State along with future NFL Rookie of the Year linebacker Darius Leonard. more

By Thomas Grant Jr.

| 2/12/23 10:12 AM

Playoff brackets set for S.C. High School League basketball

A total of 18 Chronicle Country boys’ and girls’ basketball teams will open the S.C. High School League playoffs starting Feb. 15. more

By Thomas Grant Jr.

| 2/11/23 07:23 PM

Irmo boys roll to region title, Chapin girls win play-in game

The Region 5-4A boys basketball title was claimed in dominant fashion by Irmo High School. more

By Thomas Grant Jr.

| 2/10/23 11:36 PM

Lexington County schools hold youth summit aimed at informing kids about drug risks

A local coalition continued spreading information about the dangers of drugs to young people during a Lexington County event this week, extending a program that has been in place for more than a decade. more

By Kailee Kokes