UPDATE: 1 killed in Lexington shooting and another man injured by gunfire

Update: “Officers were called to a home on the 100 block of Widgeon Drive for a unwanted guest and home invasion at around 5 a.m., Tuesday. When officers arrived they found one man who had been killed in a shooting and another man who had been injured by gunfire. The […]

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Car crashes after driver swerves to avoid hitting a dog in Lexington

All lanes of Stoneridge Drive in the Woodcreek neighborhood near Augusta Road (US-1) in Lexington were closed for a single car collision, before 10 a.m. Tuesday. Police asked drivers to detour in and out of the neighborhood from Morgan Drive to Wood Cut Drive while first responders were on scene. […]

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Lexington Police investigating death

The Lexington Police Department and the Lexington County Coroner’s Office are investigating a death on Wigeon Drive in Lexington in the Mallard Lakes neighborhood. The LPD said Tuesday morning the death is an isolated incident and the neighborhood is safe. Just after 7:30 a.m., the LPD said investigators will be […]

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West Columbia Police using surveillance technology to detect shots fired

ShotSpotter Response is video surveillance technology that reacts to and alerts officers to shots fired. “We’ve put ShotSpotter in place to reduce gun violence and crime,” said West Columbia Police Chief Marion Boyce at a West Columbia City Council meeting, Monday. Since July 27, when the surveillance equipment was installed, […]

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Vehicle fire on I-77 temporarily blocks lanes

I-77 South is blocked at the 2-mile marker due to a tractor trailer fire. The SC Highway Patrol is advising drivers to expect delays and find an alternate route. After 2 p.m. fire units were still on the scene as traffic backed up on I-77.

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Man killed in Lexington County crash, coroner identifies

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher, has identified the individual who died in a single-vehicle accident on Crystal Springs Dr. in Pelion shortly after 1 a.m., Sunday.  According to Fisher, Mr. Andres I. Oseguera Gonzalez, 38, of Pelion was traveling westbound on Crystal Springs Dr. when the vehicle he was driving […]

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Lexington 2 middle school student, Kai’Lani Norman wins first place for essay on financial planning

Kai’Lani Norman knows a thing or two about creating a long-term financial plan – but don’t just take our word for it. The New Bridge Academy student won first place among South Carolina middle schoolers for an essay on her long-term investment/financial plan as part of the SIFMA Foundation’s InvestWrite […]

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Saturday night crash in Lexington

A collision occurred on Sunset Blvd. (US-378) in Lexington at the entrance to Target Saturday night after 9. The crash resulted in all outbound lanes closed. Outbound traffic was detoured through the parking lot, according to Lexington Police. The site was cleared from the road and all lanes were reopened. […]

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Lexington 2 new school year begins for 2022-2023, with some changes

The Lexington Two 2022-2023 school year begins Monday with some changes. Dr. Brenda B. Hafner is the new superintendent of the Lexington Two School District. Barry Bolen is the new principal at Brookland-Cayce High School. At BC, the first bell will ring at 8:20 am for students to report to […]

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Autopsy results for the man who died in Lake Murray

Autopsy Results for Terrance ButlerCoroner Margaret Fisher of the Lexington County Coroner’s Office released the autopsy results of Mr.Terrance Dealta Butler, 31, of Edgefield. Fisher states that Mr. Butler fell from a boat on Lake Murray on July 31, at around 4:20P.M. His body was found by DNR on Aug […]

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