Lexington Two Rookie Teachers of the Year Announced
Lexington Two announced its Rookie Teachers of the Year during a celebration Tuesday for first-year teachers and their school mentors. Among the 59 Lexington Two induction teachers in the 2025-2026 school year, those recognized as Rookie Teachers of the Year are: Early Childhood: Mary Kammes, 1st grade immersion teacher, Riverbank Elementary […]
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Lexington County Coroner identifies pedestrian who was killed on Highway 321
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a vehicle vs. pedestrian collision near the intersection of Highway 321 and Wilbur Road in the Gaston area of Lexington County on April 14, 2026 at approximately 1:10 a.m. According to Fisher, Mr. Mark Bartholomew Mack , 49, […]
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Disabled semi truck in Lexington caused a closed lane, Tuesday
A disabled semi truck and trailer at East Main Street (US-1) and Harmon Street in Lexington resulted in inbound traffic being detoured onto Harmon Street, Tuesday. Lexington Police photo.
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West Columbia’s Carraway Park at the Riverwalk is now open with new shade sails
The City of West Columbia’s Carraway Park at the Riverwalk, located at 212 Hudson Street in West Columbia, SC, is now open after being closed for the installation of shade sails. These improvements were part of the City of West Columbia’s ongoing efforts to enhance amenities and comfort for visitors […]
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Brian Duncan announces he’s running for SC House District 88
Brian Duncan has announced he is running a West Columbia-based SC House Seat. “I’m proud to officially announce that I am running for South Carolina House District 88,” Duncan stated.“Last year, I stepped forward in the special election because I believe our community deserves strong, conservative leadership that shows up […]
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Police respond to a collision involving a bicycle in Lexington on Sunset Boulevard
The Lexington Police Department is asking drivers to please be cautious driving through the 5100 block of Sunset Boulevard in Lexington. One inbound and one outbound lane of the road are blocked due to a collision involving a bicyclist. Emergency personnel are on scene. The collision was reported after 7 […]
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Several injured in Lexington crash, Monday
A collision on West Main Street (US-1) at Gibson Road in Lexington had all inbound lanes closed, Monday around noon. Police asked drivers to please seek an alternate route around the scene until the road was reopened. There were several injuries reported by the Lexington Police Department. The injured were […]
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2 in Lexington County Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* Charges
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Bazle Kenneth Hutto, (age 70) of Lexington and Dalana Inez Suggs, (age 25) of Swansea, on nine total charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department […]
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Lexington County Sheriff’s Department Dive Team recovers body from Lake Murray, coroner identifies
Body Recovered From Lake Murray Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who was recovered from Lake Murray near the Irmo side of the dam at approximately 11 p.m., Saturday. According to Fisher, Mr. Travers Antonio Berry, 50, of Columbia, was pronounced dead at the scene after being […]
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Teen sentenced to 16 years in prison for shooting at customers at the drive-thru window in West Columbia
Donte Simpson, an 18-year-old from West Columbia, pled guilty to Attempted Murder and Assault and Battery of a High and Aggravated Nature this week in Lexington County. Circuit Court Judge Debra R. McCaslin sentenced Simpson to 16 years concurrent in the South Carolina Department of Corrections. Under South Carolina law, […]
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