Month: February 2023

Man arrested for intent to distribute Fentanyl and meth after he was found passed out in a parking lot, say South Congaree Police

The South Congaree Police Department announced the arrest Phillip Pruitt, on Monday.He was arrested on charges of possession with intent to distribute Fentanyl and meth. According to the South Congaree Police Department, Pruitt was found passed out in a parking lot in South Congaree.

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Brookland-Cayce High School athlete signs to play football at the college level

A Brookland-Cayce High School athlete has declared his intent to play football at the college level. Jalani Golston participated in a signing ceremony Friday, declaring his intent to play with Georgia Military College.  The offensive tackle finished his senior season this past fall with selections to All-Region and the Palmetto I-20 Classic.

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Irmo Fire District puts out vehicle fire Monday morning

Irmo Fire District crews extinguished a vehicle fire Monday morning at Royal Tower and Woodrow Street in Irmo. The fire was out of the road and no lanes were blocked while the fire was being put out.

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Public speakers question curriculum content in Lexington 2 schools at Board meeting

Three speakers, during the public participation portion of the Lexington 2 School Board meeting, Thursday, said harmful curriculum content is being allowed into schools and it’s not good for children. Julie Blankenship of Cayce was the first speaker. She said a political agenda has been allowed to take root in Lexington Two schools and parents […]

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Lexington County Sheriff’s Department investigating shooting on Bush River Road

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department has been on the scene at Bush River Road and Zimalcrest Drive. The early information gathered, according to the LCSD, indicates a shooting took place in an apartment in the area Sunday afternoon. One man has been transported to the hospital with what’s been described as a non life-threatening gunshot […]

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Lexington County Coroner identifies man killed in car crash

Lexington County Coroner, Margaret Fisher, has identified the individual who died in a single-vehicle accident in the 6500 block of Augusta Highway in Leesville at approximately 4:45 a.m., Saturday, in Lexington County. According to Fisher, Mr. Terrance D. Brunson, 33, of Batesburg was driving southbound on Augusta Highway when he left the right side of […]

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West Columbia woman charged with attempted murder

A West Columbia woman is accused of shooting at her boyfriend during a fight. Ashley Nicole Stroman, 24, is charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “Detectives have determined Stroman fired multiple shots at the victim Thursday as he was trying to leave the home […]

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Lexington County Sheriff’s deputies catch thief who stole a meat products truck in Red Bank, according to Facebook posts

Facebook lit up with photos and reports of a chase in progress in Red Bank, Friday. Click for link to post Barry Lyle posted: “The craziest things seem to happen at the Red Bank Walmart. Was getting groceries loaded in my car and then all of a sudden two Lexington (County Sheriff’s) cars chased a […]

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