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Woman charged with murder after violent altercation at Kroger on St. Andrews Road in Irmo

From the Irmo Police Department – Irmo Police Chief Bobby Dale announced the arrest of Christina Harrison, 23 of Columbia in connection with a murder on Feb. 14, at 7467 Saint Andrews Road. Harrison turned herself in to the Irmo Police Department around 5:30 p.m., Tuesday. Irmo Police officers responded to a shooting incident in […]

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Filing opens Feb. 24, for Lexington Town Council seat after Councilman Steve Baker resigns

The Special Election to fill an open seat on Town Council is set for May 2, 2023 – following the recent resignation of Steve Baker who is moving. The term expires November 2025. Filing opens at Noon on February 24, 2023 and goes through Noon on March 6, 2023. For more information on how to […]

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Big rig catches fire on I-26, results in lane closing, according to Irmo Fire District

Interstate-26 westbound is closed at Mile Marker 100 (in the construction zone) due to a vehicle fire. An Irmo Fire District crew and Columbia Fire personnel have extinguished a fire involving a big rig, Emergency units are working to clear the road. Expect delays if your travels involve 26 westbound, please avoid the area if […]

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88-year-old Lexington Man, and man age 42, Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrests of two Lexington men on unrelated child sexual abuse material charges. Timothy Jacob Sullivan (age 42), of Lexington, and Billy Bruce Price (age 88), of Lexington, on four total charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with […]

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West Columbia man charged with trafficking drugs

A West Columbia man faces a series of drug charges after narcotics agents said he had drugs delivered to his home last month. Nasiyr Shem James, 28, is charged with trafficking crack, trafficking cocaine, trafficking marijuana, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime, according […]

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Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Cayce Riverwalk are closed due to flooding

Due to rising water levels and flooding from the heavy rain over the weekend, Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Cayce Riverwalk are closed. Phase 1 and Phase 2 run from the Blossom Street Bridge to the H. Kelley Jones Park.

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Crash on Sunset Blvd. in Lexington results in closed lanes

Lexington Police are reporting a collision at the intersection of Sunset Blvd. (US-378) at Old Cherokee Road that occurred on Monday afternoon. Several first responders were on the scene. The crash resulted in the closing of multiple lanes closed. Police asked drivers to please seek an alternate route until the road reopens.

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Nearly 1,000 Xanax pills, guns and cash seized after traffic stop by Lexington Police officer

What started as a Lexington Police officer traffic stop for a possible impaired driver ended with a narcotics trafficking arrest. Nearly 1,000 Xanax pills were found, along with two handguns. And $1,650 cash was seized. (LPD photo) Lexington Police say proactive traffic enforcement goes a long way in keeping the community safe and is part […]

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