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Americans are dying from drug overdoses are at an alarming rate. As of July 20, there were 52 drug-related deaths in Lexington County. Allison Swygert of the Taylor Watford Foundation shared that statistic from the Lexington County Coroner’s Office at a drug-abuse education seminar Sunday. The Taylor Watford Foundation held the Back-To-School Fentanyl Education Event […]
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Lexington Police were on Corley Mill Road Sunday evening due to a collision at Entrance C of River Bluff High School. It was reported abound 6:30 p.m. Detours were being routed through Millstream Road for inbound traffic and Entrance B of RBHS for outbound traffic.
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Preliminary results of the autopsy performed today at MUSC on Mr. Bernice Junior Smith, III are pending histology and toxicology results. No conclusive cause of death could be identified immediately. As soon as the final autopsy report is received, those finding will be released. Smith was unresponsive after he was apprehended by the Lexington County […]
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Following an investigation by the West Columbia Police Department, detectives served a search warrant today at a residence in the 1600 block of Decree Avenue. The search produced methamphetamine, cocaine, crack cocaine, fentanyl, schedule IV pills, and ammunition. Rommel Lopez and Ashleigh Husman were arrested as a result of this investigation and charged with Possession […]
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The new school year began for students on Monday. Over the summer the Cayce and West Columbia Police Departments conducted school supply drives and local businesses, churches, community organizations, and families sponsored numerous lunches for teachers and staff. Scott’s Auto Repair donated 48 book bags and supplies for West Columbia Police Department’s Back-to-School Bash. The Cayce […]
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Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the identity of the man who went unresponsiveafter he was apprehended by the Lexington County Sheriff Department during a warrant service onshortly after 1:30 P.M. in Lexington County, Thursday. Fisher stated that Mr. Bernice Junior Smith, III, 32, of Aiken, went unresponsive and wastransported by Lexington County Emergency […]
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August is American Artist Appreciation Month. It’s to recognize American artists for their contributions, talents, and achievements. In the last five years or so, the West Columbia River District has undergone a renaissance of sorts and public art has been a big part of the improvement. “Every piece of public art increases the livability and the enjoyment […]
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A wanted man died Wednesday afternoon after running away from Lexington County deputies. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has not publicly identified the man, pending notification of family members. “Work is already underway to confirm what happened in this situation and what caused the man’s death,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said. “In addition to […]
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