Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a single-vehicle accident that occurred in the 900 block of Bub Shumpert Road near Pelion at approximately 8:15, p.m., Tuesday. According to Fisher, Miss Stacy Elizabeth Bagwell, 12, of Leesville was pronounced dead at the scene due to her injuries. The SUV, in […]

Pine Ridge Middle School has recognized Jana Locklair as Teacher of the Year and Rich Gibson as Staff Member of the Year.

Deputy Chief Jones and the Cayce Fire Department had the honor in wishing Ms. Lillie Mae a Very Happy 97th Birthday Sunday.

Columbia Fire Department crews were on the scene of a fire at a building on the grounds of Epworths Children’s Home in the 2900 block of Millwood Avenue in Columbia. The Tuesday afternoon fire was contained. Flames spread through the building that is storage for the children’s home. No injuries were reported. Officials looking are […]

Lexington County investigators have arrested a Lexington woman accused of stabbing her father Monday night. Geri Lin Oswald, 22, is charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “After speaking with Ms. Oswald and her father, detectives have determined she stabbed him multiple times in the […]

The City of West Columbia has opened all city-maintained parks and playgrounds after being closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Social distancing measures are required while frequenting the facilities. The list of parks is as follows: Carraway Park at the Riverwalk – A Place for All Children to Play Together – 212 Hudson Street (Restrooms, […]

From Dawn Kujawa – Lexington Two Communications Director – Sixty-four Lexington Two high school students earned scores high enough on multiple AP exams to be named AP Scholars. The Advanced Placement Program recognizes high school students who have demonstrated outstanding college-level achievement through their performance on multiple AP exams. AP Scholars are those students who […]

Robert Lee Raines, 29, who was wanted by the West Columbia Police Department, was arrested in Myrtle Beach over the weekend, said Deputy Chief Scott Morrison of the West Columbia Police Department. Raines faces charges for attempted murder and armed robbery. He is also wanted by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department for second-degree burglary, grand […]