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Four years ago in July, Tyler Robinson was killed outside of his home at the Lauren Ridge Apartments, and Chief Terrence Green is again asking those who have information to come forward to assist our detectives as they continue to investigate this case. On July 9, 2022, at approximately 2 a.m., officers responded to a […]
Irmo Fire crews responded to the scene of a multi-vehicle collision, Friday, in the westbound lane ofI-26 at mile 106. The right lane was blocked and there were minor injuries. Also on Friday, Irmo Fire Crews responded to a vehicle fire that threatened an apartment building. Crews got the fire under control shortly after arriving, […]
Mosquito Fogging Scheduled Our Vector Control team will be out fogging to help reduce mosquito populations in the following neighborhoods from 4 a.m.- 6 am. Weather Permitting Wednesday, August 5th Thursday, August 6th Friday, August 7th Wondering what we fog with? Here’s how we protect people and pollinators: We follow strict safety standards and adjust […]
A member of the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department’s dive team died Thursday during an underwater training session on Lake Murray. Jillian Olson, 29, began her career as a Lexington County deputy in 2021. After more than a year as a patrol deputy, she transferred to a warrant deputy position. Olson was promoted to master deputy […]
Nordan and Foster Custom Upholstery, at 500 Meeting St. in West Columbia permanently closed in early 2026. Kathy Nordan Foster lost her son, Houston Nordan, in February. Houston was a key component of the business that had been open for more than 70 years. Link to property listing NAI Columbia is listing the Nordan and […]
The South Carolina Department of Transportation will hold an open house public information meeting to share plans for a proposed project that would replace the bridge on S-68 (Corley Mill Road) over Twelve Mile Creek in Lexington County. The drop-in style meeting will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2026 in the Gymnasium at […]
Teachers in West Columbia, and Lexington School District Two returned to their classroom Tuesday (July 28) to get ready to welcome students on Wednesday, Aug. 5, for the 2026–27 school year. Classes for East Point Academy, for the Elementary and Middle School campuses start on Wednesday, Wednesday, Aug. 5, too. Classes at Gray Collegiate Academy start […]
Gray Collegiate Academy in West Columbia finished in the Top 10 in the 2026 Carlisle Cup. Based on a points system to recognize overall athletic excellence by a school in its classification, the Carlisle Cup tabulates performances in 24 sporting events. The Gators placed fourth in Class 5A Division I behind Wando, Dorman and archrival […]