Month: September 2019

Deputies searching for Lexington man after body was found at his home

Lexington County deputies are searching for a man who was reported missing after they found a body at his home Tuesday morning. Read initial article- click here: https://oldsite.westmetronews.net/woman-shot-and-killed-in-lexington-coroner-ids/ Vincent Shivers, 50, was reported missing after coworkers asked law enforcement to look for him at his house, in the 200 block of Carriage Hill Court. Upon […]

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Lexington Two schools will be closed Thursday

Due to forecasts of high winds and possible tropical storm force gusts associated with Hurricane Dorian that could make school bus travel hazardous,  Lexington Two schools and administrative offices will be closed Thursday, September 5. All afternoon and evening activities are cancelled for Thursday,  including athletic events, extracurricular activities, after-school programs and adult education classes.  […]

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Woman shot and killed in Lexington, coroner IDs

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the identity of the victim of a homicide that is believed to have occurred on the morning of September 2, in the 200 block of Carriage Hill Court in Lexington. Coroner Fisher identified the victim as Ms. Roselynn W. Cedeno, 45, of Lexington.  Ms. Cedeno, who had been […]

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Lane reversal on I-26 between Columbia and Charleston will end at noon Wednesday

Lane reversal operations on I-26 in South Carolina will cease at noon Wednesday so that crews can seek shelter at safe locations outside of the storm’s projected path, according to the SC Department of Public Safety. Law enforcement will begin at noon Wednesday breaking down the lane reversal on I-26 between Charleston and Columbia. If […]

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Lexington 2 is on a regular schedule, Wednesday

Lexington School District Two will operate on a normal schedule Wednesday, Sept. 4. We will continue to monitor weather conditions and consult with local and state emergency preparedness officials, watching for the potential for any high winds that could arrive Thursday and make for hazardous travel. We will share updates as soon as possible if any […]

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Cayce-West Columbia DYB Baseball Team gets resolution from West Columbia City Council

West Columbia Mayor Bobby Horton and West Columbia City Council recognized the Cayce-West Columbia Dixie Youth Ozone Baseball Team for winning the Dixie Youth Ozone State Championship for the 2019 season. West Columbia Mayor Pro Tem, Tem Miles is pictured with the team. The Cayce-West Columbia Dixie Youth Ozone Baseball Team players are: Judson Decell, […]

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Less than an inch of rain forecast for Thursday, tropical storm conditions possible

The National Weather Service – Columbia’s latest forecast is calling for rain Thursday as Hurricane Dorian passes off the coast of South Carolina. Rain should end by midnight. The forecast for Friday is for sun and a high of 92. There is a Hurricane Warning Entire SC Coast / Flash Flood Watch Mainly I-95 East. […]

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West Columbia man, 60, dies after being struck by vehicle on Platt Springs Road

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died after being struck by a vehicle in the 1900 block of Platt Springs Road. The incident occurred at approximately 2:40 a.m. Saturday. According to Fisher, Robbie Lee Grimsley, 60, of West Columbia, was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries he sustained. Grimsley […]

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