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GoFundMe account for family of Lexington County Sports editor’s son who died in crash

If you’re a fan of high school athletics, you may know Thomas Grant Jr. He is the sports editor for The Lexington County Chronicle. You may have seen him, with camera, at Airport High School, Brookland-Cayce or Gray Collegiate. Early Sunday morning his son, Thomas Grant III, age 19, was […]

West Columbia Public Works springs into action after a storm, what should you do?

Water is essential to life, but too much of it can be dangerous. September is National Emergency Preparedness Month and personnel with the City of West Columbia know what to do in the event of a flood. You should have a plan too. In South Carolina, several variations of flood […]

Cayce Police make arrests in gang-related shooting incidents

On September 5, at 1:25 AM, Cayce Police officers responded to reports of a shooting at The Retreat, a community located at 1929 Bluff Road. When officers arrived on the scene, they were directed to a specific unit where they found a juvenile victim that had been shot multiple times. At this […]

Lexington County man sentenced to 10 years for Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor

Henry Richard Leeder, Jr. of Lexington County pleaded guilty to one count of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor, 2nd degree; and one count of Criminal Solicitation of a Minor, SC Attorney General Alan Wilson announced Tuesday. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison, concurrent on both charges. On […]

Rhythm on the River Fall River Concert Series begins Oct. 7

The first Rhythm on the River Concert of the Fall series is Oct. 7. The concerts are from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater on Fridays. The shows are sponsored by the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce. Oct. 7th: Phil Urban Presents: Elvis & […]

Firehouse Subs opened in Cayce, Monday, and hiring

Firehouse Subs is now open in Cayce, Monday, at 542 Knox Abbott Drive.Firehouse Subs is currently hiring part-time and full-time crew members, shift leaders, and managers.The new site has a drive-thru. It’s only the second Firehouse Subs in South Carolina to feature a drive-thru.The mural at the Cayce location features […]

Lexington woman accused of stealing money from Barnyard Flea Market

South Carolina Law Enforcement Division arrested arrested Kathryn Lenni Ward, 36, of Lexington, Friday for Breach of trust with fraudulent intent. More than $45,000 was stolen, according to SLED. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department requested a SLED investigation. Ward was arrested by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department in North Carolina. […]

Where Lexington County Sheriff traffic deputies will be patrolling this week

Where will Lexington County Sheriff traffic deputies will be patrolling this week? the LCSD published a list of roads and streets where patrols will be station. The LCSD also asks drivers and riders to remember to drive safe, wear a seat belt and drive sober.

Lexington Coach’s Pitch Dixie Youth Baseball Team honored by Town Council for World Series runner-up trophy

The Lexington National Coach’s Pitch Dixie Youth Baseball Team represented South Carolina in the World Series in Dothan Alabama in August. The Lexington team brought home the World Series Runner-Up Trophy.The team won the State Championship and finished with a 6-2 record in World Series Tournament. The team was honored […]

Congaree River level was so low, remnants of the SS Columbia were visible

Last week the water level on the Congaree River was very low. The river was so low, the remnants of the SS Columbia were totally visible. On Wednesday (Sept. 7) photos of the old boat were posted on the Facebook page of the Congaree Riverkeeper. Click for the Riverkeeper link: […]