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Editorial: License plate readers can play an important role, but must be used responsibly

To the Editor: I appreciated Senator Brian Adams’ recent column in the Post and Courier on automatic license plate readers and the need for South Carolina to handle this issue responsibly. Too often, debates over public safety tools become all-or-nothing arguments. In reality, the better answer is to set clear […]

39 Lexington 2 high school students qualify for the South Carolina Seal of Biliteracy

Thirty-nine Lexington Two high school students qualified for the South Carolina Seal of Biliteracy, an award from the SC Department of Education that recognizes students who have attained proficiency in English and another world language by graduation. Students are recognized for their levels of mastery in testing, with Gold being […]

Cayce Police Sgt. Jarvis Riley recognized as SC Law Enforcement Administrator of the Year

Cayce Police Sgt. Jarvis Riley was honored, Monday, as the South Carolina Association of School Resource Officers (SCASRO) Law Enforcement Administrator of the Year Award. This prestigious award recognizes Sgt. Riley’s outstanding leadership, dedication, and commitment to setting the standard for excellence within the Cayce Police Department’s School Resource Officer […]

Lexington Police release new photos and details in the case of Elena Katherine Moore, missing since Friday

The Lexington Police Department continues to seek the assistance of the Town of Lexington community in the case of Elena Katherine Moore. Ms. Moore remains a missing person since Friday, June 12. Recently obtained camera footage shows Ms. Moore walking through the Publix parking lot, at 100 Old Cherokee Road, […]

Lexington County Museum Murders and Mysteries Walking Tour is Friday in Lexington

The Lexington County Museum will conduct a free Murders and Mysteries Walking Tour in Lexington at 8 p.m. on Friday June 19. The tour starts at the Icehouse Amphitheater. During the tour the guide talks about some of the historical crimes and amazing stories that occurred along Lexington’s Main Street.

Lexington Police requesting assistance to help find missing woman, TV report says investigators are gathered searching specific area

Chief Terrence Green is requesting the assistance of the Town of Lexington community in bringing Elena Katherine Moore, age 39, home safely. WIS-TV is reporting that first responders have gathered as the search for a missing woman continues. Ms. Moore was reported as a missing person on Friday, June 12, […]

Vehicle overturns on St. Andrews Road, trapping an injured driver inside

While Irmo Fire units were still dealing with the structure fire on Bush River Road, units from Lexington County Fire services responded to a vehicle accident on St. Andrew’s Road at Murraywood Drive. Two vehicles collided in the intersection. One overturned, trapping the injured driver inside. Crews quickly removed the […]

Crews respond to fire on Bush River Road, no one hurt, 4 apartment units destroyed

Crews from several fire agencies were on the scene with Irmo Fire units, around noon Monday. There was a fire in an apartment building in the 5300 block of Bush River Road. The fire was well established and burning through the attic when crews arrived. An aggressive search was mounted […]

South Congaree Presents Balanced Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27

The Town of South Congaree presented its Fiscal Year 2026–2027 budget this week, marking a milestone for the Town: a balanced budget that establishes a true financial baseline for years to come. Proposed FY 2026–2027 expenditures total $1,296,187.75, a 21% decrease from FY 2025–2026 expenditures of $1,642,423. The budget was developed through a […]