Month: January 2023

West Columbia Police Officer Chris Yarborough recognized as Officer of the Quarter

West Columbia Police Officer Chris Yarborough was recognized Monday at the West Columbia City Council Meeting as Officer of the Quarter. He is pictured with WCPD Chief Chief Marion Boyce. Yarborough serves as the School Resource Officer for Saluda River Academy of the Arts. He has established wonderful relationships with the students, staff, and parents […]

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Lexington County Coroner identifies teen killed in crash

Lexington County Coroner, Margaret Fisher, has identied the individual who died in a single-vehicle accident in the 1600 block of Pine Plain Road in Swansea at approximately 8:30 P.M. on January 22, in Lexington County. According to Coroner Fisher, Mr. Jackson Ryan Mack, 18, of Gaston was driving northbound on Pine Plain Road when he […]

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1 killed in Lexington County crash

One person died in a crash around 10: 30 p.m., Sunday, in Lexington County, according to State Trooper Tyler Tidwell. The crash occurred on Pine Plain Road about a mile-and-a-half east of Gaston.Tidwell said a 2005 Honda Pilot was traveling north, near Frank Moore Road, when it left the road, to the right and hit […]

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Lexington 2 Teacher Fair is Tuesday

Explore career opportunities in Lexington Two for the 2023-2024 school year at the Lexington Two School District’s annual Teacher Fair, set for Tuesday, January 24, 2023. The district will once again offer a $2,500 signing bonus for new teacher hires for 2023-2024 in middle and high school English, math, science and social studies; special education; […]

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Lexington man charged with pointing gun at deputy

A Lexington man is accused of pointing a gun at a Lexington County deputy after an alleged domestic violence incident. Mikel Scott Hinkle, 56, is charged with pointing and presenting a firearm at a person and third-degree domestic violence, according to arrest warrants. “Hinkle and a family member were traveling in a ride service car […]

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6 members of Bearcats Competitive Cheer Team make All-Region

Six Brookland-Cayce Cheer Team Members have been named to the 3A-Region 5 All-Region Team for the 2022-2023 competitive cheer season. Named were: Charli Dawkins; Madden Dickerson; Addie Daniels; Olivia Long; Kailey Quick; and MK Dickerson. CLICK here for Link “Each of these girls brings their best in every aspect of competitive cheer from tumbling and […]

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SUV runs off the road, hits a propane cylinder, causing Calks Ferry Road to close

Calks Ferry Road was shut down between Pond Branch Road and Old Charleston Road as first responders were on scene for a vehicle accident in the 2600 block of Calks Ferry Road. Drivers were asked to avoid the area until emergency personnel cleared the scene and reopened the road. An SUV left the road and […]

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Gray Collegiate basketball player is recovering after collapsing on the court during game

Gray Collegiate basketball player Mychael Mitchell is at home resting, according to Gray head basketball coach Dion Bethea. “Myke is doing fine. He is at home resting, and his mom and dad would like to thank everyone for their prayers,” Bethea said in a Facebook post in which he gave an update on his player’s […]

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