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2 English bulldogs stolen, Lexington County Deputies ask for help to find them

Lexington County Deputies need your assistance with any information leading to the location of two English Bulldogs (pictured above.) They were stolen from Patricia Avenue in Pelion a few weeks ago. Call Sgt. Treaster at 803-785-0845 or Crimestoppers at 888-274-6372.

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Columbia Metropolitan Airport issues message regarding coronavirus

With the recent outbreak of Coronavirus, identified as a respiratory disease, the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) has been closely monitoring updates issued from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) to remain as up to date and informed on the status of this disease as possible for […]

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Barricaded subject transported to hospital

The barricaded person was at Hickory Hill MHP was found by officers within the residence and he was transported by @CountyLex EMS from the scene. Earlier Lexington Police were on scene of a barricaded person at Hickory Hill MHP on Industrial Drive. LPD Negotiators were on scene and attempting to speak to the subject. First […]

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Fulmer Middle School Quiz Bowl team wins

The Fulmer Middle School 8th Grade Quiz Bowl team won the Midlands Upper Division and on Friday it competed for the third year in a row in the State Quiz Bowl Tournament, held at Lander University. The 7th grade Quiz Bowl team also won its division.

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Aubrey Ellisor named Miss Bearcat 2020

Aubrey Ellisor was named Brookland-Cayce High School’s 2020 Miss Bearcat and senior Miss Congeniality, Saturday. “I am so excited and so thankful for the memories with every beautiful girl in the pageant,” she said after winning. “So blessed for my wonderful family and sweet mama who guided me.”  

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Widening of North Lake Drive in Lexington planned

The third phase to improve Lexington’s North Lake Corridor is set to begin this spring.  Phase III (Construction to begin in May or June) – Includes corridor Improvements from existing Dreher Street to North Lake Drive at Sunset Boulevard. It expands North Lake Drive to Herndon Chevrolet. The project is funded by hospitality tax proceeds.  […]

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Crash in Lexington slows traffic

Emergency personnel are working a collision on Augusta Road (US-1) at Cedarcrest Drive in Lexington Monday morning. An inbound lane has been established around the scene. The crash was reported just before 8 a.m. The Lexington Police Department asks that motorists please proceed with caution and avoid the area if possible until the roadway has […]

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Woman, 56, found safe

The West Columbia Police Department has announced that missing woman Glenda Michelle Whitaker has been found safe.  Ms. Whitaker is described as a 56 year old white female, approximately 5 ft 2 in, 115 lbs, with grey hair and wearing glasses. She is also reported to be driving a faded green in color 1997 Honda […]

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