NEWS
Lexington County narcotics agents arrested a Chapin man last month after finding a large amount of meth and fentanyl inside his home. Tarik Shiggs, 41, is charged with trafficking methamphetamine, trafficking fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, manufacturing crack, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and possession of a weapon by a […]
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There was an electrical fire and downed power lines in Lexington Tuesday morning. The fire resulted in the closing of an inbound lane on South Lake Drive (SC-6) near Industrial Drive. Before 11:30 a.m. all lanes had reopened.
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A Tornado Watch has been issued for Lexington County until 6 p.m. tonight. Please monitor your local news outlets and be prepared to act in the event of a Tornado Warning in your area. The NWS issues a Tornado Watch when weather conditions in the area indicate an increased risk for severe weather that may be capable […]
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Tuesday’s West Columbia City Council meeting is cancelled. Severe weather is forecast for Lexington County Tuesday into the evening. Also: Due to the threat of inclement weather, including high winds and loose debris, the City of West Columbia will implement the following closures: Parks – All parks will be closed beginning Monday, January 8, 2024, […]
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Due to forecasts of inclement weather, and in an abundance of caution, Lexington Two schools will move to an eLearning day on Tuesday, January 9. eLearning are classes conducted via electronic media, on the internet. All afternoon and evening activities are canceled for Tuesday, including athletic events, extracurricular activities, after-school programs and adult education classes. […]
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A new Courtyard by Marriott Hotel with a bistro and meeting space is being planned for 116 E. Main Street, Lexington. Review of the project is on the Lexington Town Board of Appearances agenda. The Board of Appearances meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday (Jan. 9.) Only the appearance of the hotel is scheduled […]
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Severe weather is being forecast for South Carolina and Lexington County, according to the National Weather Service-Columbia. Showers and storms are expected for Tuesday, along with the potential for heavy rainfall and damaging winds. Click for link to National Weather Service information A wind advisory is in effect from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday […]
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Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a vehicleaccident at North Edisto Road and Steedman Road in the Leesville area of Lexington County atapproximately 7:20 p.m. on Saturday. According to Fisher, Mr. Robert Lawrence Gillespie, 54, of Batesburg-Leesville was travelingnorthbound on North Edisto Road when he went off the left […]
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