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A collision on West Main Street (US-1) at Gibson Road in Lexington had all inbound lanes closed, Monday around noon. Police asked drivers to please seek an alternate route around the scene until the road was reopened. There were several injuries reported by the Lexington Police Department. The injured were transported to the hospital by […]
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South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Bazle Kenneth Hutto, (age 70) of Lexington and Dalana Inez Suggs, (age 25) of Swansea, on nine total charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department made the arrests in these […]
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Body Recovered From Lake Murray Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who was recovered from Lake Murray near the Irmo side of the dam at approximately 11 p.m., Saturday. According to Fisher, Mr. Travers Antonio Berry, 50, of Columbia, was pronounced dead at the scene after being recovered from Lake Murray by […]
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Donte Simpson, an 18-year-old from West Columbia, pled guilty to Attempted Murder and Assault and Battery of a High and Aggravated Nature this week in Lexington County. Circuit Court Judge Debra R. McCaslin sentenced Simpson to 16 years concurrent in the South Carolina Department of Corrections. Under South Carolina law, Attempted Murder is classified as […]
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Lexington County deputies arrested a man after he attempted to run over a child with his car. Raheem Smith, 33, is charged with attempted murder and possession of a firearm or ammunition by a person convicted of certain crimes, according to arrest warrants. “Detectives recovered footage from a doorbell camera of Smith trying to run […]
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The Taylor Watford Foundation 5th Annual 5K Run/Walk for Hope is less than 100 days away!!! —May 16th, 2026 9am @ Brookland Cayce HS—Register to run or walk now at strictlyrunning.com. We are also looking for sponsors (packages ranging from $100).The form is attached below and is available digitally on taylorwatfordfoundation.org. As always, profits support local substance use prevention efforts.
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The City of West Columbia is looking for the ultimate cleanup crews. Whether it’s your church group, coworkers, athletic team, or just a group of friends, show up for WeCo. Join the city Saturday, May 2, 2026, as we work together to be part of the solution, not the pollution.Meet at City Hall at 9 […]
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Spring cleaning is therapeutic, and West Columbia nonprofits can use the items you’re getting rid of
Spring cleaning, as the weather warms, can refresh the home and mind while generating new energy by opening windows and decluttering. According to National Geographic magazine, Spring cleaning is also symbolic of a fresh start. The tradition represents a “transition from the dormant winter season to the vibrant growth of spring. By purging the home […]
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