Month: May 2021
Lexington County deputies are looking for a burglary suspect who allegedly disabled his GPS monitor. Jerry William Hall Jr., or JJ Hall, is wanted on multiple charges, including burglary, grand larceny and disabling a GPS monitor. Hall’s last known address is on Ben Franklin Road. He also hangs out at the Hillview Truck Stop and […]
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A body was found in the Saluda River in Columbia, Wednesday, according to the Columbia Police Department.A call came in after 12 noon that the body had been found in the water in the area of Candi Lane, close to the Greystone Boulevard exit at I – 126. The river separates Lexington and Richland counties. […]
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Earlier this month, the Lexington Police Department began setting up enforcement saturation zones at “Collision Prone” Intersections in Lexington. Police Chief Terrence Green said the enforcement campaign in May is focusing on intersections where collisions are most prevalent. “Wrecks that happen within an intersection almost always start with a driver taking a risk or being […]
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Gray Collegiate Academy’s Legaci Ellis and Connor Pullie will play soccer at the next level. Legaci has been a member of Gray’s varsity squad for three years after transferring from Dreher HS. She tallied more than 700 minutes in goal this year and assisted Gray’s girls team in winning the region championship with an undefeated […]
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There will be a Patriotic Memorial Program and Sing presented by Congaree Cares.It will feature The Soldiers of Faith.The family friendly is at 6 p.m. on May 22 at the Ebenezer PHC Activity Field, Colonial Drive, South Congaree. SC Rep. RJ May (Dist. 88) will be one of the many speakers. Veterans and pastors will […]
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SC Gov. Henry McMaster signed the Open Carry with Training Act into law, Monday. I will proudly support any legislation that protects or enhances a South Carolinian’s ability to exercise their Second Amendment rights, and that’s exactly what this bill does,” McMaster said. McMaster also reinstituted the use of the electric chair and firing squads […]
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The Lexington County Fire Service responded to a fire at a chicken-breeding facility in the 2300 block of Calks Ferry Road, Friday. Upon arrival firefighting crews reported heavy fire engulfing the structure. In all 14 units and 26 crew members were on the scene. Lexington County Public Works was called in to assist with removing […]
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Airport lost to James Island in 12 innings, Monday night. James Island got a home run to win the Class 4A District 3 winner’s bracket game. Airport Coach Tim Perry said (via Twitter) the Eagles “Left every ounce of their being on that field tonight. Stayed positive through adverse situations all night and kept competing […]
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