Month: May 2024
The 3rd Annual Taylor Watford Foundation’s 5K Run/Walk for Hope was held Saturday in memory of McKenna Harris. The event was a huge success. It attracted 268 runners. More than $14,000 was raised through 35 sponsors. Both of the numbers are about double of last year’s. The run’s organizers were thrilled with the results. “After […]
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Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a three vehicle accident in the 100 block of Industrial Drive in the Town of Lexington at approximately 7:12 a.m., Monday. According to Fisher, Mr. Jon Douglas Ratcliffe, 45, of Lexington was traveling westbound on Industrial Drive when he stopped behind a school […]
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Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green has provided additional information in regard to a fatal collision that occurred Monday morning in the 100 block of Industrial Drive in Lexington. The crash involved a school bus, van, and motorcycle. At approximately 7:14 a.m., officers were dispatched to a three-vehicle collision and found that avan had struck a […]
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A collision fatality investigation was underway, Monday morning, in the 100 block of Industrial Drive involving a Lexington County School District One school bus, work van, and motorcycle. Seven students were on the bus and were reunified with parents and guardians. One student was injured during the crash with a minor cut on the arm […]
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Man who died 8 days after being hit while riding a bicycle is identified by Lexington County coroner
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a vehicle vs. bicycle accident in the 700 block of Woodtrail Drive in the Gaston area of Lexington County at approximately 2:31 P.M. on May 9. According to Fisher, Mr. Diego Federico Suarez-Pelaez, 59, of Gaston was riding his bicycle onWoodtrail Drive when […]
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Chrystal Gordon, 20, is charged with domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. She is being held in the Lexington County Detention Center. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department arrested Gordon in connection to a report of a shooting incident, Saturday. Deputies were called to a […]
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A work crew was busy in the West Columbia shopping center on Augusta Road that contains Hobby Lobby, KJ’s grocery and MUV Fitness, Friday. A Harbor Freight Coming Soon banner has been hung over the store that used to be Home Décor Outlet. It looked like work was going on inside the building. The Harbor […]
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The 8th Annual West Columbia Beautification Foundation Taste on the River is an unforgettable evening celebrating the vibrant food scene in the Midlands while supporting the ongoing beautification efforts in West Columbia. Purchase tickets today for Tuesday, June 11, from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM, and join us at Stone River for an extraordinary culinary […]
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