Month: November 2024
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the identity of a woman who was shot outside of Bojangles in the 100 block of Harbison Blvd in the Columbia area of Lexington County on Thursday. Fisher states that Mrs. Antoinette Michelle Hammonds-Colon, 40, of Columbia, was transported to an area hospital with a gunshot wound to […]
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UPDATE: The fire is out. Two firefighters were transported to the hospital for observation after sustaining minor injuries. Fire officials say there was around $200,000 in damage. The cause of the fire remains under investigation Initial Report: Multiple fire services units have responded to a call from Lexington Villas, around the 1300 building of Laryn […]
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At a special called board meeting Tuesday night, four Lexington Two School Board Members, elected Nov. 5, were joined by friends and family for a swearing in ceremony. It was conducted by State Rep. Micah Caskey. Sworn in were: incumbents Tre Bray and Liz Castles. Also sworn in were new board members Craig Aull and […]
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The PETSinc Holiday Market is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 24 from 3 p.m.-7 p.m. at the shelter (300 Orchard Dr. in W. Columbia). PICS WITH SANTA & THE GRINCH ($10 donation)Vendors, bake sale, tree-lighting! (to participate as a vendor, please email [email protected] for details)
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The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is asking for help to find Cody McKee. He is wanted on multiple charges including second and third-degree assault by mob. If you know where McKee is, or where he might be, please call us at 803-785-8230. You can also submit an anonymous tip by using the Midlands Crimestoppers app.
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The South Carolina Department of Transportation will temporarily close Marcellus Road in Lexington County to perform bridge repairs beginning Monday, November 18. The closure is expected to last until Friday, November 22. As part of this closure, a detour route has been set up. Please note that Marcellus Road will be open to local traffic […]
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PLEASE SHARE: Please be on the lookout for Gladys Fischer. Ms. Fischer is 29 years old and was last seen upon release from the Lexington County Detention Center on Nov. 4. She was wearing all-black clothing upon booking. It is unknown if she left from the detention center on foot or in a vehicle. She […]
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Lexington County Council voted, Tuesday, not to implement a proposed $30 vehicle registration fee. The money generated from the fee would have been used for road improvements. A vast majority of country residents speaking at a public hearing, before the vote, were against the added fee. The vote not to impose the fee at this […]
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