The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is reporting that 85-year-old James Jordan has been found- and he is safe. Mr. Jordan’s caretaker told deputies she last saw him about 10 p.m. Sunday. Mr. Jordan is 5’ 6” tall and weighs 134 pounds. He was last seen wearing turquoise shirt with khaki pants. His family says he […]

From the 11th Circuit Solicitor’s Office – Lexington County officials recently conducted in-person court activity for guilty pleas inside the Mark H. Westbrook Judicial Center.  Judge Walton J. McLeod IV presided over proceedings last week, which included multiple violent crime cases: Anthony Fanning, 38, received the maximum sentence of twenty (20) years for Assault and […]

The University of South Carolina defeated 15th ranked Auburn 30-22, Saturday. The win ended a couple of droughts for the Gamecocks. It was the first win over a ranked team at home in 16 games. It was also the first victory since 1933 over the Tigers and the first win over Auburn since South Carolina […]

Boo at the Zoo returns to Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden on Friday, October 23 until Friday, October 30. A limited number of timed tickets are available each evening and should be purchased in advance as most nights will sell out. Boo at the Zoo will take place from 5 pm – 9 pm each […]

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the pedestrian who was fatally struck by a vehicle on Friday at approximately 6:30 a.m. in the 200 block of Alexandria Street in West Columbia. According to Fisher, Mr. Charles D. Stone, 85, of West Columbia was in the road when he was struck by vehicle. Mr. Stone […]

The City of West Columbia is in the middle of a renaissance in the areas of residential, commercial building, public spaces and the hospitality industry. Feature photo is state Sen. Nikki Setzler and Tem Miles in front of new signs promoting West Columbia attractions and sites.   West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles said he is […]