NEWS

Lexington Two schools will be closed Thursday

Due to forecasts of high winds and possible tropical storm force gusts associated with Hurricane Dorian that could make school bus travel hazardous,  Lexington Two schools and administrative offices will be closed Thursday, September 5. All afternoon and evening activities are cancelled for Thursday,  including athletic events, extracurricular activities, after-school programs and adult education classes.  […]

Deputies searching for Lexington man after body was found at his home

Lexington County deputies are searching for a man who was reported missing after they found a body at his home Tuesday morning. Read initial article- click here: https://oldsite.westmetronews.net/woman-shot-and-killed-in-lexington-coroner-ids/ Vincent Shivers, 50, was reported missing after coworkers asked law enforcement to look for him at his house, in the 200 block of Carriage Hill Court. Upon […]

2 bodies found in home in Gilbert

A death investigation underway in the 1000 block of Drawdebil Road in Gilbert where two bodies have been found inside a home. At this time, the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department said it is not seeking any suspects or persons of interest in connection with this case.

Lexington man whose son was killed in home invasion, is charged with drug possession

The father of the child who was fatally shot during a home invasion plot in May has been charged in connection with drugs deputies found in the house. Austin Graham Hanahan, 35, is charged with unlawful conduct to a child, according to arrest warrants. Hanahan is also charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana. “During […]

No cancellations yet, hurricane expected to bring high winds to Lexington County

Hurricane Dorian was 105 miles east of West Palm Beach, Fla, early Tuesday morning. It has been downgraded to a Category 3 storm, with sustained winds of 120 mph. Dorian is expected to bring winds from 39-to-57 mph to Lexington County, according to the National Weather Center in Columbia. As of early Tuesday morning, No […]

No cancellations yet, hurricane expected to bring high winds to Lexington County

Hurricane Dorian was 105 miles east of West Palm Beach, Fla, early Tuesday morning. It has been downgraded to a Category 3 storm, with sustained winds of 120 mph. Dorian is expected to bring winds from 39-to-57 mph to Lexington County, according to the National Weather Center in Columbia. As of early Tuesday morning, No […]

I-26 exits in Cayce to be closed Monday morning, to help with evacuations

On Monday, the City of Cayce’s Department of Public Safety will work with state officials to reroute traffic for those being evacuated from the coastal counties in response to Governor McMaster’s order of mandatory evacuations, effective at noon on Monday, September 2. Beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, motorists will not be able to travel eastbound […]

PETSinc asks for help as it takes in evacuated animals

As Hurricane Dorian approaches the South Carolina coast, animal shelters are being evacuated. Animals are being moved to PETSinc for safety on Monday.The shelter is at 300 Orchard Dr, West Columbia, SC 29170 To handle the extra paws, additional supplies are needed immediately. Those supplies include: crates, paper towels, toilet paper, hand sanitizer, trash bags […]