LCSD Release – A Myrtle Beach teen is accused of robbing and kidnapping a cab driver in Lexington County Thursday. Blake Austin McGrath, 19, was formally charged Friday morning with armed robbery, kidnapping and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “Based on information we gathered at the scene, McGrath […]

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified two people who died in a motor vehicle collision that occurred in the 6100 block of Augusta Highway, Leesville, shortly after 6 p.m., Thursday. According to Fisher, Mr. Marty Ray Harmon, 55, of Gilbert and Ms Donna Tuttle, 71, of Elgin were pronounced dead at the scene due […]

The City of West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market is open every Saturday, from 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM, at the Interactive Art Park, 425 Meeting Street, West Columbia. The market includes vendors selling original art, crafts, foods, and produce. Free parking is available in the Interactive Art Park and in the City Parking Garage […]

At noon, on Tuesday, Jan. 12, Dominion Energy will conduct their annual 3 minute test of the Saluda Hydro Inundation Siren System instead of the 1 minute monthly test.

Dr. James C. Steele, practiced medicine at 401 W. Main Street in downtown Lexington for years. Dr. Steele died on July 1, 2018 at the age of 94.  Thursday NAI Columbia announced that John Gregory represented the Estate of Marie Steele in the sale of the property. The 3.49-acre infill development site sold for $600,000. Information […]

The Lexington Police Department is reporting that a disabled semi-truck with trailer had North Church Street near Main Street diverted to a single lane, around 8 a.m. Thursday. Police asked motorists to please drive alert, expect to merge, and know that traffic is congested in this area of the one-way-pair in downtown @TownLexingtonSC.

South Congaree officers arrested Elizabeth Waddell of Lexington and Truequn Tolen of Pelion. The arrest was made after a traffic stop that revealed a large quantity of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle the two were in. Waddell was charged with Trafficking Meth, and Truequn Tolen was charged with Possession With Intent to Distribute […]