NEWS

Man who was shot and killed at Lexington apartment complex is identified

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the man who was shot at the Lauren Ridge Apartments, off of Augusta Road in Lexington. The shooting occurred around 2 a.m., Saturday. According to Fisher, Mr. Tyler Bradley Robinson, 29, of Lexington, was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead due to a gunshot […]

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West Columbia man, 22, died in a fiery Lexington County crash on July 2

Lexington County Coroner, Margaret Fisher, has identified the individual who died in a vehicle versus tree accident. the crash occurred at the intersection of Pine Plain Road and Huckabee Mill Road in Swansea shortly before 10 p.m. on July 2. According to Fisher, Mr. Joel Van Smith, 22, of West Columbia was driving southbound on […]

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Man dies after being shot at Lexington apartment complex

Lexington Police detectives are actively investigating an early morning homicide that occurred at the Lauren Ridge Apartments off of Augusta Road in the Town of Lexington, according to Lexington police Chief Chief Terrence Green. At approximately 2 a.m., Saturday, officers responded to a shooting call at the complex and found a man outside in the […]

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Lexington Police investigating a shooting at apartment complex, asking for information

Investigators from the Lexington Police Department were at the Lauren Ridge Apartments off of Augusta Road to investigate a shooting. Police said it happened at approximately 2 a.m., Saturday. Police asked residents of the apartment complex to shelter in place as investigators gathered details regarding the incident. If you live in the area and have […]

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Lexington 2 announces its policy for free and reduced lunch prices

Lexington Two has announced its policy for free and reduced  price meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program.  A new application must be submitted each school year.  Online applications for the 2022-2023 school year are now being accepted at www.paypams.com/onlineapp.  If you don’t have a […]

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Lexington gas line break results in mandatory evacuations, I-20, Augusta Road were closed

A natural gas line break in Lexington, Thursday afternoon, between Augusta Road (US 1) and Dooley Road resulted in I-20 being closed and mandatory evacuations. By Friday morning, after 7 p.m., Augusta Road was fully reopened, inbound and outbound lanes. Any business that was asked to evacuate Thursday afternoon could return to work as usual […]

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Gas line break at I-20 and Augusta Road in Lexington closes road, causes detour Thursday afternoon

TRAFFIC ALERT – AVOID AUGUSTA ROAD AND I-20 A gas line break has Augusta Road (US-1) and I-20 closed. All traffic on I-20 is being detoured through the Town of Lexington, SC from Sunset Blvd. and South Lake Drive. All traffic inbound and outbound on Augusta Road is being detoured around the affected area as […]

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Music, shopping, dining – Everything you need for a great weekend in West Columbia

Are you looking for a fun weekend? There are a plethora of opportunities to enjoy in West Columbia’s River District, beginning with your Saturday morning. This Saturday, until Aug. 6, the Meeting Street Artisan Market will be open from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Beginning Aug. 6, the Meeting Street Artisan Market will have NEW HOURS, […]

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