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Neighbors removed as Lexington Police negotiate with barricaded subject

After over twelve hours of both the LPD and Lexington County Sheriff’s Department Crisis Negotiations Teams attempting to talk a barricaded man from a shed, tactical operations by the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department brought the incident to a close. The man was transported by Lexington County EMS for a mental health evaluation at the hospital. […]

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Treat yourself to Marci Delaney’s Spa 131 for a unique and wonderful experience

Spa 131 offers an experience to enhance your mind, body, and spirit. The elegant spa is owned by Marci Ruffin Delaney and it has been at 131 State Street, West Columbia, for 12 years. “Our staff of professionals works to help you melt away the distractions in your life in a calming, comfortable setting,” Marci […]

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Lexington County Deputies arrest man charged in May shooting

A Gaston man accused of shooting into a minivan in May turned himself in Tuesday night. Kristofer Jaiwon Thomas, 19, is charged with two counts of attempted murder, discharging a firearm into a vehicle, and possessing a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. A 17-year-old co-defendant was arrested in May. His name […]

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Dutch Fork High School football player dies after collapsing at practice

A Dutch Fork High School football player died after collapsing at football practice, Tuesday. Jack Alkhatib, 17 of Irmo, was identified as the player who died by Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford Wednesday. Lexington-Richland School District Five issued a statement late Tuesday night confirming the student had passed away. But the student was not identified. […]

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COVID rising, Primal Gourmet donating meals to exhausted healthcare workers at Lexington Medical Center

The number of COVID cases has spiked recently and the beds at Lexington Medical Center are again being filled with virus patients. The hospital’s staff is working to treat the sick. “They are doing the hardest work right now to fight this virus,” said Gregg Martin, the owner of Primal Gourmet, 725 Meeting St., West […]

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Lexington man paddled kayak to steal boat items, says Lexington County Sheriff

Lexington County deputies have arrested a man accused of stealing electronics and boating items from a boat on Lake Murray. Eric Nickels, 36, is charged with grand larceny and receiving stolen goods, according to arrest warrants. “Based on what detectives have pieced together during their review of the case, Nickels paddled a kayak up to […]

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Obituary for Frank and Charlene Mungo; West Columbia couple died in NC flood

Charlene Louise MungoSeptember 19, 1937 ~ August 17, 2021 (age 83) Charlene Jeffords Mungo, 83, of West Columbia, joined our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 17, 2021. She was born on September 19, 1937, in Columbia, SC to the late Charles M. Jeffords Jr. and Dorothy Brazzell in the Rosewood Community. She walked […]

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Lexington County teen dies in crash

A Gaston teen was killed in a single-vehicle in Fairfield County.Joshua Ray Brown, 18, of Gaston was killed in a single-vehicle accident, Friday, according to the Fairfield County Coroner’s Office. Coroner Chris Hill said Brown was traveling on Highway 21 N when he lost control of his vehicle causing it to flip multiple times. Brown […]

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