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A license plate violation turned into a failure to stop for blue lights incident, a foot chase, arrest, and a follow-up K-9 search. Lexington Police officers found illegal narcotics, including marijuana and over 100 Ecstasy pills, drug paraphernalia, an open container of beer, and the driver was driving under suspension.Proactive traffic enforcement goes a long […]
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Lexington County deputies have arrested a 15-year-old girl in connection to a shooting in the West Columbia area of Lexington County Friday night. The teen, whose name will not be released because she is under the age of 18, is charged with attempted murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and persons unlawful […]
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Press Release from the Chris Smith Campaign – Conservative Republican Chris Smith officially announces his candidacy for South Carolina State Senate District 26. With a firm commitment to traditional values and a vision for a prosperous future, Smith aims to serve the constituents of his district with unwavering dedication and integrity. A seasoned leader with […]
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(COLUMBIA, S.C.) South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Joshua Louis Cunningham (age 20), of West Columbia, on two charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department made the arrest. Investigators state Cunningham engaged in criminal sexual conduct […]
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A longtime reading teacher and mentor to many educators has been recognized with one of the district’s most prestigious honors. The late Eleanor Mann, who taught Lexington Two students for nearly four decades – including six years after her official retirement from the district – was inducted into the Heroes and Heroines Society during a […]
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A Brookland-Cayce High School student has been announced as a finalist in the National Merit Scholarship program, a prestigious recognition of some of the nation’s top academically talented high school seniors. Lukas Melcher is one of roughly 15,000 finalists nationwide who will compete for 7,140 National Merit Scholarships totaling $28 million. Winners will be announced […]
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The South Carolina House of Representatives presented a resolution to the Pineview Ruritan Club, Thursday, to celebrate its 70th anniversary of the club. Rep. Micah Caskey and Rep. Chris Wooten congratulated club members who came to the State House for the presentation. RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE MEMBERS OF THE PINEVIEW RURITAN CLUB AND […]
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Dwight Anthony Powell, 42, of Saluda, has been convicted in Lexington County General Sessions Court following a trial. A Lexington County jury convicted Powell of Burglary – Second Degree (violent) and Attempted Grand Larceny, value $10,000 or greater. Circuit Court Judge Walton J. McLeod IV sentenced Powell to eight years in prison. This case was […]
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