NEWS

Good crowd for Rhythm on the River Concert, Saturday

The Reggie Sullivan Band played the CMC Steel Rhythm on the River Spring Concert at West Columbia’s Riverwalk, Saturday. Don Russo also played the event. It was the second show of the season. It was held at the Amphitheater at the Gervais Street Bridge. In addition to the show, there is a VIP tent and […]

Lexington County Sheriff’s Department publishes voice sample of false 911 caller

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department has released a voice sample of the person making false 911 calls to the county’s dispatch center. Click on the link and listen to see if you recognize the voice. Most of the calls are coming from the St. Andrews area. Click link to hear voice sample of false 911 […]

Pedestrian killed on I-26 identified, was struck by multiple vehicles

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who was struck and killed, early Thursday. The victim was walking in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 26 near the 113 exit in Lexington County. The incident occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m. Fisher said that Darlene R. Tager, 67, of Gaston died at the scene from […]

West Columbia Police Lt. Robert Sharpe honored by VFW, has long service record at WCPD

The West Columbia Police Department’s Lieutenant Robert Sharpe was recognized Tuesday by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) at the Lexington County County meeting. He was commended for his exceptional efforts in his community. West Columbia Police Chief Dennis Tyndall and Assistant Police Chief Scott Morrison were on hand at the meeting, to see Sharpe honored. […]

Lexington County Sheriff’s Department publishes voice sample of false 911 caller

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department has released a voice sample of the person making false 911 calls to the county’s dispatch center. Click on the link and listen to see if you recognize the voice. Most of the calls are coming from the St. Andrews area. Click link to hear voice sample of false 911 […]

Pedestrian killed on I-26 identified, was struck by multiple vehicles

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who was struck and killed, early Thursday. The victim was walking in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 26 near the 113 exit in Lexington County. The incident occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m. Fisher said that Darlene R. Tager, 67, of Gaston died at the scene from […]

West Columbia Police Lt. Robert Sharpe honored by VFW, has long service record at WCPD

The West Columbia Police Department’s Lieutenant Robert Sharpe was recognized Tuesday by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) at the Lexington County County meeting. He was commended for his exceptional efforts in his community. West Columbia Police Chief Dennis Tyndall and Assistant Police Chief Scott Morrison were on hand at the meeting, to see Sharpe honored. […]

Pedestrian killed on I-26 in Lexington County

A pedestrian was killed early Thursday morning on I-26 in Lexington County. The pedestrian was in the rodaway, according to Cpl. David Jones of the S.C. Highway Patrol. The pedestrian was hit by a 2013, four-door Nissan vehicle, and died on the scene. The incident occurred at 12:30 a.m. at Mile Marker 113. The driver […]