Woman dies after multi-vehicle collision on Lake Murray Boulevard
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a multi-vehicle accident in the 1300 block of Lake Murray Blvd in the Irmo area of Lexington County atapproximately 10:20 p.m., Thursday. According to Fisher, Ms. Jennifer Brooke Wingate, 34, of Columbia was traveling westbound onLake Murray Blvd […]
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West Columbia students and community reflect on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. before Monday, King’s Birthday
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day will be observed on Monday, Jan. 15, the day of King’s birthday. It is the third Monday of January. In observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday, the City of West Columbia City Hall will be closed Monday (Jan. 15.) and Lexington Two […]
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Family of grandfather and granddaughter killed in West Columbia crash is suing Henry’s bar in Cayce
The family of a man and his granddaughter who were killed in a September DUI-related crash in West Columbia are suing Henry’s of Cayce for wrongful death. Click here to see a copy of the lawsuit The suit claims Joshua Yarborough and Hunter Meetze were patrons at Henry’s Restaurant and […]
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Lexington 2 schools will dismiss early on Friday (Jan 12) due to forecast of severe weather
Due to forecasts of severe weather that could make bus travel hazardous, Lexington Two schools will dismiss early on Friday, January 12. Friday’s early release times are 1 p.m. for elementary schools, 2 p.m. for middle and high schools. All afternoon and evening activities are canceled on Friday, including athletic […]
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State Sen. Nikki Setzler said he’s not planning to run for reelection in 2024
State Sen. Nikki Setzler said he doesn’t plan to run for office again in 2024. He was elected to the Senate in 1976, and his public service life spans 47 years. In 2023, Setzler (SC-Dist. 26) became the longest currently serving state senator in the country and he was honored […]
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4 arrested in connection to deadly, gang-related December apartment shooting in Cayce
CAYCE, SC – The Cayce Police Department announces findings and arrests in the Dec. 11, homicide at Abbott Arms Apartments on Wilkinson Street in Cayce. Officers have determined that the shooting was gang-related and was planned to originally be a robbery for drugs and money. The following four suspects have been arrested: Joshua Sanchez, Age 18 Charges: Murder, Attempted Armed Robbery, Conspiracy to Commit […]
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Several units of Irmo apartment complex destroyed by Wednesday morning fire
Irmo Fire District units were on scene of an apartment fire on, Wednesday morning. Heavy fire was coming from a section of the apartment complex when crews arrived. With help from Lexington County Fire, Columbia Fire and West Columbia Fire, the fire was quickly brought under control. The building suffered […]
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City Administrator Brian Carter talks about the positive changes that have occurred in the City of West Columbia
In January of 2017, ground was broken on West Columbia’s multi-million-dollar Brookland development. It marked the first big project in West Columbia after Brian Carter was named city administrator. Carter began his career as a City of West Columbia Police officer in 1998. Since he has obtained an undergraduate degree […]
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Storm damage reported in Lexington County
Damage has been reported on the Lexington County Facebook page with photos of some of the damage. There was also an unconfirmed report of a tornado sighting near Irmo. Click here County of Lexington Facebook page Storm damage has been reported in the following areas: – Tree on Amazon truck […]
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Lexington County man arrested after fentanyl and meth found in his home, deputies say
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 […]
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