Bryn Eddy

1 month ago | lexingtonchronicle.com | Sophia Sousa |Bryn Eddy

Two City of Cayce employees have announced they are leaving their roles, and one will be working for the Town of Irmo; this occurred shortly after Cayce got its second new police chief in less than six months. Jim Crosland, the current city manager of Cayce, is Irmo’s new town administrator, effective in July, while Cayce’s finance director, Kelly McMullen, is leaving for a job with the S.C. Housing Authority.

1 month ago | lexingtonchronicle.com | Bryn Eddy

Sean Deese, owner of the Sunset Boulevard boat dealership near the town of Lexington, Mountain Top Marine, would usually be busy with sales just before Memorial Day weekend, but he won’t be selling a single boat this time. On April 29, 2025, Deese’s security camera captured a road work vehicle completing an S.C. Department of Transportation project on Sunset Boulevard right in front of his business.

1 month ago | lexingtonchronicle.com | Sophia Sousa |Bryn Eddy

Jim Crosland, the current city manager of Cayce, has been announced as Irmo’s new town administrator. Crosland had just announced his retirement from Cayce earlier this month before the Irmo position became available. Crosland was unanimously appointed by Irmo Town Council on May 21, according to a release from the town, and will assume the role on July 7. He replaces current town administrator Courtney Dennis, who recently announced his resignation.

1 month ago | lexingtonchronicle.com | Bryn Eddy

It’s been two years since the Town of Lexington’s youngest councilman, Gavin Smith, was elected to his chair in a special election at age 31. He told the Chronicle that his proudest accomplishments from the past two years have involved small business advocacy, bettering the town’s communication with residents and increasing transparency. Smith’s term expires this November, and as for running again, he told the Chronicle he’s “prayerfully considering it,” but hasn’t made a final decision.

1 month ago | lexingtonchronicle.com | Bryn Eddy

Lexington County’s employee retention, building projects, citizens engagement survey, capital penny sales tax and road maintenance were some of the topics county leaders gave attendees an update on at the April 30, 2025, State of the County event. This event, hosted by the Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center, had two main speakers, Lexington County Council Chairman Todd Cullum and County Administrator Lynn Sturkie. It’s no secret that Lexington County is a fast-growing area.