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Acting United States Attorney M. Rhett DeHart announced today that Johnny Ray Kinsey, Jr., 46, of Gaston, was sentenced to more than twelve years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Evidence presented to the court showed that on June 15, 2018, a Trooper with South Carolina Highway Patrol […]
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Four newly elected members of West Columbia City Council were sworn-in Monday night. Sworn in were: Councilman Mickey Pringle; Councilman Mike Green; Councilwoman Erin Porter; and Councilwoman Casey Hallman. Senator Nikki Setzler administered the oaths of office to the newly elected officials at a Special Council Meeting.Councilman Trevor Bedell was elected for a two-year term […]
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On Monday, Jaimey Green, 20, and Jazzmyne Green, 25, of Gaston were found dead from gunshot wounds in a Gaston subdivision.The suspected gunman has been found dead in his car from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Richland County, according to Lexington County deputies. The coroner has not yet identified the suspected shooter. The double homicide […]
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Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the two individuals who were found deceased Monday at approximately 9:15 a.m. in the 200 block of Woodcote Drive, Gaston. According to Fisher, Ms. Jaimey McKenzie Green, 20, and Ms. Jazzmyne Ajytia Onisha Green, 25, both of Gaston were pronounced dead at the scene due to the gunshot […]
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According to investigators with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, two people were fatally shot Monday morning in the 200 block of Woodcote Drive. (Photo from LCSD) Detectives continue to follow leads. Deputies were in the 200 block of Woodcote Drive investigating a shooting. A neighbor called 911 at 9:15 a.m. after hearing gunfire. Detectives were […]
Read More >> Deputies are in the 200 block of Woodcote Drive in Lexington County, investigating a shooting A neighbor called 911 at 9:15 a.m. after hearing gunfire. Detectives are in the subdivision interviewing neighbors. Crime scene investigators are collecting potential evidence at the scene. #UPDATE at 12:24 p.m.:Based on what we’ve determined at this point, this appears […]
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Tall Oaks Boutique has opened at 128 State St. in West Columbia.Sierra Barton is the owner.“We opened Nov. 5. The night of the Fall Back Fest,” Barton said.Tall Oaks Boutique offers women’s clothing, plus sizes and children’s clothes.
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A collision at Dreher Street and Harmon Street in Lexington was reported by the Lexington Police Department, Sunday evening around 8 p.m. Several emergency response vehicles were on the scene and the road was closed.Police asked drivers to avoid the area.By 10 p.m. The collision was cleared from the road and all lanes were reopened.
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