Month: May 2024
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the identity of a man who was shot outside of his residence in the 2400 block of Glenn Road in the Gaston area of Lexington County, Tuesday. Fisher states that Mr. John Darrick Rumph, 53, of Gaston, was pronounced dead on scene dueto a gunshot wound to the […]
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The Lexington Police Traffic Safety Unit continues to investigate the fatal collision that occurred on Industrial Drive on Monday (May 20.) As a result of that crash Giovanni Mendoza-Jimenez, age 20, of West Columbia, was driving a work van that struck and killed a motorcyclist. The van also hit a stopped school bus. Read details […]
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About 150 students are graduating with GEDs and high school diplomas from Lexington Two’s adult education program, and many of them walked in a graduation ceremony Tuesday night at the Lexington Two Performing Arts Center. Families, friends, district educators, board members, and Superintendents Dr. Brenda Hafner of Lexington Two and Dr. Robert Maddox of Lexington […]
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College of Charleston relief pitcher, and former Brookland-Cayce High School star, Hayden Thomas, was named to the Coastal Athletic Association All-Rookie Squad, Tuesday. According to College of Charleston’s Stats page Thomas had a 3-1 record, with one save and an earned run average of 3.89. He pitched 37 innings and recorded 34 stakeouts. Cougars head baseball coach Chad […]
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As Lexington Two’s members of the Class of 2024 prepare for graduation ceremonies this week, they are wrapping up their school year by enjoying a favorite annual tradition – returning to their elementary and middle schools, in cap and gown, to walk the halls a final time. Airport High School held its Senior Walks late […]
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From The City of West Columbia – The West Columbia City Council recognized the Gray Collegiate Academy Boys Basketball Team for their 2024 Class AA State Championship and sixth title in seven years, at a meeting, Monday. West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles, City Council, and Sen. Nikki Setzler awarded the Gray Collegiate Academy Boys Varsity […]
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Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a tractor- trailer vs. bicycle accident in the 3600 block of Platt Springs Road in the West Columbia area of Lexington County at approximately 6:48 a.m., Tuesday. According to Fisher, Mr. Christopher David Razny, 45, of West Columbia was riding his bicycle eastbound […]
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Joseph Anthony Johnson, 34, of Irmo, was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing fentanyl and for two convictions of felon in possession of a firearm. On Jan. 24, 2022, according to evidence presented in court, officers with the West Columbia Police Department found Johnson in possession of fentanyl and […]
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