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The 2 men killed in Batesburg-Leesville early Sunday morning are identified by the coroner

Saluda County Coroner Angie Rita identified two men who were shot and killed in Batesburg-Leesville early Sunday morning. The two killed were 39-year-old Ronald Cleveland Brown III and 34-year-old Devante O. Elliott, both of Batesburg-Leesville. A third person was taken to the hospital by EMS with injuries, but police said […]

Fire destroys home near Lake Murray, occupant escapes, cause of the fire is under investigation

Just before 6:30 Sunday morning Irmo Fire responded to a residential structure fire in the 300 block of Bayside Road. When crews first got to the fire, they found heavy flames showing from a two story home and extending to the vegetation around the house. Crews from Lexington County Fire […]

Cayce Police Announce Arrests in 2024 Homicide Investigation; Seeking Public’s Help in Locating Additional Suspect

The Cayce Police Department has announced multiple arrests in connection with the September 2024 homicide of Jalen L. Allen and is asking for the public’s assistance in locating an additional suspect wanted as part of the ongoing investigation. Following a months-long investigation, Damian Rayshaun Brown, 19, has been charged with […]

Lexington County Man Sentenced to 45 Years in Domestic Violence Murder

Scott M. Horton, 59, received a sentence of 45 years in prison following his conviction for murder in the beating death of his common law wife, Patricia Smerdell, on or about June 20, 2020. Circuit Court Judge Debra R. McCaslin imposed the sentence following a recent jury trial in Lexington […]

Fireworks ordinances in effect for West Columbia, Cayce, Springdale, and Lexington County for July 4th

Fireworks are permitted within the City of Cayce only on July 4 from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.Emergency? Call 911. Fireworks complaints or enforcement after 10:00 p.m. on July 4: non-emergency line 803-794-0456.While City administrative offices are closed for the holiday on Friday, our police officers, firefighters, and dispatchers will […]

Gus Manos Memorial Street unveiled on 12th Street in West Columbia at a ceremony, Wednesday

Gus Manos built Zesto on 12th Street in Triangle City into a West Columbia landmark destination for celebrities, elected officials and even a president. But most importantly, Zesto was a haven for the surrounding community where everyone feels welcome. West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles hailed Gus Manos, who died in […]

Savage Craft Ale Works celebrating America’s 250th Birthday on Saturday, July 4th, with Live Music and a Splash Pad for the Kids

Join Savage Craft Saturday, July 4th, to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday! Gather your family and friends for a full day of patriotic festivities, award-winning craft beer, incredible food, and live music at Savage Craft Ale Works in West Columbia. Bring your lawn chairs and towels for the kids – we […]

60-year-old Lexington County Man Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* Charges

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Robert James Freeman (age 60), of Leesville, S.C., on two charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department made the arrest. Investigators with the Attorney […]