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Shooting death in Mallard Lakes on Aug. 16 is ruled justifiable homicide

A final update to the early morning shooting death investigation in the Mallard Lakes neighborhood on Aug. 16, was released Tuesday. The 11th Circuit Solicitor’s Office has reviewed this case and has ruled it as a justifiable homicide, according to Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green. It was found that the […]

Cayce-West Columbia Chamber endorses potential 1-cent county sales tax

The Lexington County Capital Project Sales Tax Ordinance will be on the General Elections’ ballot in November. Lexington County voters will choose whether the Capital Project Sales Tax will be applied. If approved by the voters, the Capital Project Sales Tax (CPST) will impose a one percent sales and use […]

Loaded gun found in the backpack of Airport High School student, Cayce Police make arrest

A loaded gun was found in the backpack of an Airport High School student, Monday. Acting on a request from law enforcement regarding a weekend off-campus incident, administrators and the school’s SROs met a student as he arrived by bus before the start of classes to talk with him. The […]

West Columbia Police Department release explains ShotSpotter technology program

The West Columbia Police Department has implemented ShotSpotter technology across one square mile of West Columbia to identify, locate, and deter gun violence, and improve the quality of life in West Columbia. The real-time alerts from ShotSpotter notify police precisely when and where gun incidents occur, resulting in a faster, […]

Perry’s Gourmet Flaming Grilled Chicken conducting soft opening, Grand Opening is Monday, Aug. 29

Perry’s Gourmet Flaming Grilled Chicken started its soft opening Monday at 1416 Charleston Highway in West Columbia. Owner Bennie Perry said during the week of the soft opening his staff will familiarize themselves with restaurant’s computers and kitchen equipment. Perry’s Gourmet Flaming Grilled Chicken will hold a Grand Opening on […]

Man convicted of criminal sexual conduct gets 15 years

The 11th Circuit Solicitor’s Office announced the 15-year sentence of a Lexington County man convicted of criminal sexual conduct and burglary in unrelated cases. Registered Sex Offender Sentenced to 15 Years for the Sexual Battery of a 14-Year-Old Girl in Lexington County Last week, Timothy Michael Jones, Jr., age 33, […]

Trees being removed on McSwain Drive in West Columbia in Phase 1 of Carolina Crossroads project

Interstate – 26 is a lot more visible now from McSwain Drive in West Columbia. Crews commissioned by the SC Department of Transportation are clearing trees on McSwain Drive. The clearing is part of Phase 1 of the Carolina Crossroads project. The Carolina Crossroads Project is South Carolina’s number one […]

1 dead after Lexington County early morning crash

One person has died in a crash on SC 302 near Old Orangeburg Road, four miles west of South Congaree.The crash occurred around 1:23 a.m. Monday and involved a 2017 Kia Sol, said Lance Cpl. Tyler Tidwell of the South Carolina Highway Patrol. The driver of the car died after […]

Lexington County Coroner identifies victims of 4 fatal incidents

Fire claims the life of man Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died at the scene of a house fire that occurred in the 200 block of Bent Tree Circle in Gaston shortly after 4 A.M. on Sunday, According to Fisher, Mr. Sollie Keith Kenta Benjamin, […]

Power out at Northside Middle School after vehicle accident, school day canceled

The power is currently out at Northside Middle School in West Columbia due to a vehicle incident with the transformer. Dominion Energy is aware and is working to remedy the situation with the school’s maintenance team. It happened Friday around 6 a.m. It is possible that electric power to the […]