Kent Collins, Republican Candidate for Lexington County Council District 3

Collins won the June Republican primary for the District 3 seat.

James E. Kinard, Republican Candidate for Lexington County Council District 1

District 1 incumbent James E. "Jim" Kinard is running to keep his seat.

Lexington to Loosen Restrictions on Raising Chickens

Town council is looking at allowing residents to raise chickens closer to their homes in residential areas.

Lexington to Host 2014 Dixie Youth World Series

Leaders expect the baseball and softball tournament to bring thousands of visitors to the area and generate millions of dollars.

Notes on Votes: Lexington Town Council August 6

Town council approved first readings of ordinances to purchase one piece of property and to annex two others.

Director: Federal Cuts Won't Cause Columbia Airport to Close

Despite predictions from the Center for American Progress, the Columbia Metropolitan won't be forced to close even if the Federal Aviation Administration faces budget cuts.

3 Midlands Men Test Positive for West Nile

A total of four people in South Carolina have tested positive for West Nile virus this year, DHEC officials say.

Gilbert Museum Opens in Historic Train Depot

The museum, located on Hampton Street, is open to the public on the first Sunday of each month.

Halfacre Named SC Executive of the Year

Randy Halfacre, president of the Lexington Chamber, was presented with the award by the Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives.

Town Plans Dog Park on Hendrix Street

Town leaders are now planning an 8.9-acre dog park on Hendrix Street instead of using a 2-acre piece of an existing park for the project.

SCE&G to Demolish Smokestack on Lake Murray

The smokestack will come down when SCE&G retires the coal-fired electrical plant underneath it in a few years.

Preview: Lexington County Council

Council will discuss the open space and landscape ordinance and the construction of a garage at the Fire Training Center Tuesday.

Survey: Romney Should Pick Rubio as VP

Our Red Palmetto survey of influential South Carolina conservatives finds Florida Sen. Marco Rubio the best option.

Lexington County Considers Tax for Roads

A new sales tax for road improvements in Lexington County could make it on the ballot by 2014.

4 Lexington County Candidates Turn in Petitions

The candidates are hoping to get their names on the November ballot after being kicked off the June primary ballot.

Katrina Shealy Turns in Petition Signatures

S.C. Senate District 23 candidate Katrina Shealy turned in signatures to the election commission Wednesday in an effort to get on the November ballot as a petition candidate.

Notes on Votes: Lexington Town Council July 9

Town council annexed properties and voted on a sign ordinance at their regular meeting Tuesday.

West Main Road Work Begins Tuesday

Town workers will work on three intersections during the night this week starting Tuesday.

SC Guardsmen Deploy to Kosovo

Just weeks after the death of three S.C. guardsmen in Afghanistan, about 500 S.C. guardsmen are being deployed to Kosovo.

Sgt. Meador Honored by Public, Friends, Strangers

The 36-year-old Lexington High School graduate was killed June 20 in Afghanistan.

Rawl, Meador Mourned by Friends, Family, Community

First Lt. Ryan Rawl and Sgt. John David Meador are mourned by friends and family on Saturday morning, and Westboro Baptist Church threatens to protest.

POLL: Is the Haley Ethics Saga Over?

An ethics committee cleared Haley of all charges of ethics violations Friday, but will the digging into Haley's past stop?

UPDATE: Haley Testifies, Lashes Out at Accuser

Gov. Nikki Haley told the House Ethics Committee Thursday that GOP activist John Rainey was a "racist, sexist bigot."

Westboro Baptist to Protest Midlands Soldiers' Funerals

The hate group, which has made a name for itself by celebrating the deaths of American soldiers, posted plans to protest the funeral services of 1st Lt. Ryan Rawl and Spc. John D. Meador II.

Ethics Committee Hearing Testimony In Haley Case

The committee is looking into allegations that Gov. Nikki Haley illegally lobbied for her employers while she was a representative in the House.

Haley Asks Lawmakers to Pass a Budget

The state's new budget is supposed to begin July 1, but lawmakers can't reach an agreement about tax relief for business owners.

Influential Democrats Blame GOP For 'Disappointing' Session

In our inaugural Blue Palmetto survey, 80 percent of influential Democrats say the recent work at the S.C. State House was "very disappointing."

Identity of Lexington Guardsman Killed in Afghanistan Released

Lexington High School graduate Spc. John David Meador II, 36, of Columbia was among three soldiers killed in Khost City, Khost Province, Afghanistan, when his patrol was attacked by a suicide bomber.

Eckstrom, Gunter Retain Seats

In the races for Lexington County Treasurer and Register of Deeds, the incumbents prevail.

Harman Beats Barron for Lexington Coroner

Despite questions of age and fitness for office, GOP incumbent Harry Harman vanquishes Frank Barron III.

Jeffcoat Re-Elected to Council District 6 Seat

Voters re-elected council District 6 incumbent Johnny Jeffcoat in Tuesday's primary election.

Ousted Candidates Work Together to Collect Petition Signatures

Two Supreme Court rulings knocked more than a dozen Lexington County candidates off the primary ballot, but the candidates are collecting petition signatures to get on the November ballot.

Lexington Election Guide

The candidates, incumbents and issues that will be affecting Lexington and Lexington County.

Update: Voter Turnout Low at the Polls

Polls opened at 7 a.m. on a rainy Tuesday.

House 39 Candidate Wiszowaty Back on Ballot

A judge ruled that Jim Wiszowaty is back on the ballot after GOP leaders booted him off over the weekend.

Where to Vote in the June 12 Primary

Need to know where to vote Tuesday? Check this list of polling locations.

Candidate Profile: Debra Gunter, Lexington County Register of Deeds

GOP incumbent Debra Gunter faces a rare electoral challenge in her bid to retain her position as Register of Deeds.

Candidate Profile: Dan Gregory, Lexington County Register of Deeds

Gregory poses rare challenge to incumbent Register of Deeds Debra Gunter in GOP primary.

Candidate Profile: Rich Bolen, S.C. Senate District 18

Former head of the Lexington County GOP joins two others in a battle to unseat incumbent Sen. Ronnie Cromer.

Candidate Profile: Alan Hunter, S.C. Senate District 18

GOP challenger from Ballentine joins two others in a bid to unseat Sen. Ronnie Cromer.