Month: June 2023

Number of DUIs, collisions and drug crimes spike in Lexington, according to police data

The Lexington Police Department worked 143 collisions in March compared to 101 in February, according to statistics released Wednesday by the Lexington Police Department. That’s a 42 percent increase. Where were most of the accidents in March in Lexington?There were 4 collisions at Sunset Blvd. at Corley Mill Rd./Ginny Lane. There were 4 collisions at […]

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Skeletal remains found, Lexington County Coroner seeks information to help identify

On May 25 th , 2023 at approximately 06:37 A.M., a citizen called to report that he/she believed they mayhave found human skeletal remains lying in a small creek located behind several residences in the 900block of Lockner Road in the Columbia area of Lexington County. The Lexington County Coroner’s Office responded and verified that […]

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West Columbia summer camp opportunities abound – Summer Camp Guide

 School is out this week in West Columbia. With the school year over, many parents and students look for the chance to go to a summer camp. From schools and the zoo to the museum and recreation commission summer camp opportunities are plentiful in West Columbia. East Point Academy offers summer camps for athletes, academics, […]

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Breedlove identical quadruplets, Adelle, Bonnie, Chloe and Daphane, graduating from Lexington County high school, Thursday

The Identical Quads, Adelle, Bonnie, Chloe and Daphane Breedlove are graduating from Spring Hill High School (Chapin) Thursday morning at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia. The quads are the daughters of Shelley and Eric Breedlove. Shelley is the Media Specialist at Northside Middle School in West Columbia. She said the quads experience, culminating with graduation, […]

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Irmo Fire District’s James Muller remembered for his dedication and unending love for his family, during his funeral, Wednesday

Firefighters from dozens of departments from across South Carolina and neighboring states were present Wednesday to pay tribute to fellow firefighter James Michael Muller of the Irmo Fire District. Muller, 25, lost his life fighting a fire at a St. Andrews area apartment complex, last Friday. Muller’s funeral at Riverland Hills Baptist Church, Wednesday. According […]

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