Lexington County coroner says preliminary autopsy results not conclusive of man who died after being apprehended by deputies
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 […]
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2 arrested by West Columbia Police and charged with possession of meth, cocaine, and fentanyl
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 […]
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Cayce and West Columbia Police, with businesses, churches and community organizations team up to welcome students back to school
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 […]
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Man who died after apprehension by Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is identified.
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 […]
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An explosion of art is a big part of West Columbia’s revitalization effort
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 […]
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Man dies after running from Lexington County deputies
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 […]
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Block of Meeting Street could be dedicated in honor of the late West Columbia businessman Joe E. Taylor, Jr.
A Block of Meeting Street could be named in honor of the late West Columbia businessman Joe Taylor. Taylor, who operated a development headquarters on State Street in West Columbia, was also a Columbia City Councilman. He was the force behind many projects that are part of West Columbia’s revitalization. […]
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****Update**** Kacey has been safely located
****Update**** Kacey has been safely located
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Parents charged after removing their biological children from foster care in Lexington County
A man and woman from Asheville, NC, are accused of removing their biological children from foster care. Joyce Ann Branch, 47, and David Eugene Ritchey, 48, are charged with two counts of custodial interference, according to arrest warrants. “Based on communication records and information gathered during interviews, investigators have determined […]
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Lexington County GOP Censures Chairman Pamela Godwin
The Lexington County Republican Party, on Monday, unanimously voted to censure Chairwoman Pamela Godwin and demanded her resignation. The official meeting was held at the Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center. The censure was in response to Chairman Godwin’s repeated failures to exercise the duties of her office, specifically violations of […]
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