Lexington County deputies have arrested a man accused of robbing, kidnapping and committing sexual battery against a woman last month. Samuel Earnest Aaron, 52, is charged with criminal sexual conduct, kidnapping and strong armed robbery, according to arrest warrants. “Based on information detectives gathered, Aaron offered a woman a ride home as she walked along […]

Lexington Police reported around 7:45 p.m., Thursday, that a semi truck with an empty tanker trailer is blocking the right turn lane from Old Cherokee Road at North Lake Drive (SC-6.) Police are asking motorists to please proceed with caution and be alert for emergency personnel who are directing traffic in the roadway.

The occasion of Valentine’s Day generates lots of business in West Columbia. Dining and roses are a a part of the tradition that marks the day. DeLucca’s Italian Grill is at 1720 Sunset Boulevard, West Columbia. “Valentine’s dining is a reservation-only night for DeLucca’s,” said Lynn Raley, who works at the restaurant. “We have a […]

Lexington County narcotics agents arrested a man on multiple charges last week after an undercover operation. Ladarien Quentaro Gates, 29, faces five heroin distribution charges and one count each of trafficking heroin and possession of a narcotic, according to arrest warrants. “Gates was arrested as part of an ongoing undercover operation that began in December,” […]

Lexington Police officers are working an event that involves a vehicle stopped in standing water on North Lake Drive (SC-6) and Aston Lane. Police reported the incident about 4:15 p.m. Two outbound lanes are closed due to the flooded roadway. Please avoid the area and if passing through, be alert to emergency personnel in the […]

The West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater, as well as, the Carraway Park Playground is temporarily closed due to impending inclement weather and flooding. Once the water subsides and the Riverwalk path is clear, the city will announce when the West Columbia Riverwalk Park is open to the public. Carraway Park at the Riverwalk Playground […]

Due to forecasts of severe weather this afternoon, Lexington Two schools will dismiss early Thurs., Feb. 6. Dismissal times: 11 a.m. for elementary, noon for middle and high schools. Lexington One early dismissal information: After lunch, elementary schools will dismiss at 11:15 AM. Middle and high schools will dismiss at 12:15 PM.

The National Weather Service in Columbia is indicating Thursday afternoon will be very active. Severe thunderstorms with wind gusts are the main threat. Isolated tornadoes can’t be ruled out, and flooding is likely. The NWS also issued a reminder stating that there is a difference between a Watch and a Warning. Watch (issued by Storm […]