10-year-old Lexington boy dies in a “tragic accident near his home”
According to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher, Mason Smith, 10, of Lexington died in a tragic accident near his home on Saturday, April 13. A statement from the coroner’s office reads: “He was surrounded by family and friends and doing what he loved since the age of four. His favorite […]
Former Lexington County deputy charged with harassment, misconduct and disclosure of confidential information
A former Lexington County deputy turned herself in at the Lexington County Detention Center Monday where State Law Enforcement Division agents arrested her on three charges. Lorna Shay Elders, 37, is charged with first-degree harassment, misconduct in office and the disclosure of confidential information, according to detention center records. “When […]
Cayce Police Department unveiling “Blessing Box” on Friday, in support of local crime victims
The Cayce Police Department is extending an invitation to the members of the media and to the public to come support local victims of crime at the unveiling of our new “Blessing Box” on Friday, April 19, at 3 PM, at the Cayce Police Department, located at 2 Lavern Jumper […]
Fire destroys structure on Pine Island
Irmo Fire District crews, with help from Lexington County Fire Service, and the Columbia Fire Department, responded to a structure fire on Pine Island. Monday. One structure was destroyed and a second structure was heavily damaged. The fire could be seen from the Lake Murray Dam. Irmo Fire photos
Lexington County man sentenced to 5 years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse material, drugs, and resisting arrest
Attorney General Alan Wilson announces that a Lexington County man has been sentenced to five years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse material, drugs, and resisting arrest. On Monday, Jordan Keith Agee pleaded guilty to Resisting Arrest, Possession of Less Than 1 Gram of Methamphetamine/Cocaine Base, and four counts […]
Lexington County sex offender sentenced to 6 years for soliciting who he thought was a 13-year-old
Attorney General Alan Wilson announces that a Lexington County man who was already a registered sex offender was sentenced to six years in prison for soliciting someone he thought was a minor. On Monday, Steven Leslie Wright pleaded guilty to Criminal Solicitation of a Minor and Attempted Dissemination of Obscene […]
Katherine Desiderio Garcia, a Riverbank Elementary 4th-grader, wins Lexington 2’s Future Chefs Challenge, 11 other finalists named
A fourth-grade Riverbank Elementary School student is the winner of the 12th Annual Future Chefs Challenge in Lexington Two. Katherine Desiderio Garcia’s Mexican Bionico recipe included a variety of fruits like cantaloupe, mango, papaya, strawberries, apple and banana paired with Greek yogurt, granola, coconut, sour cream, condensed milk, and vanilla […]
Cayce Elementary holds Unified Day featuring Tyler Thigpen, former Kansas City Chiefs quarterback
Students, teachers, staff, and volunteers came together this week for Cayce Elementary’s 4th Unified Day. As a Unified Champion School through Special Olympics South Carolina, Cayce Elementary’s goal is to provide an opportunity for students with and without disabilities the chance to build confidence, self-esteem, resilience, sportsmanship, and awareness for […]
Lexington 2 Superintendent Dr. Brenda Hafner and “Teachers of the Year” participate in Lexington 2 Teacher Forum Legislative Day
Lexington Two Superintendent Dr. Brenda Hafner, last year’s State Teacher of the Year finalist Anne Reamer, and the district’s current Teachers of the Year participated this week in a Lexington Two Teacher Forum Legislative Hill Day at the South Carolina State House in Columbia. Among activities, the group met with […]
Lexington County Deputies arrest man accused of attempted murder
Lexington County deputies have arrested a West Columbia man accused of shooting at a woman after an argument last month. Korey Muller, 20, is charged with attempted murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, possession with intent to distribute marijuana and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, according […]
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