A Tornado Watch has been issued for Lexington County
A Tornado Watch has been issued for Lexington County until 2 p.m. On Wednesday. Please monitor the US National Weather Service Columbia South Carolina for updates. Be prepared to take shelter if a Severe Thunderstorm or Tornado Warning is issued for your location. Go inside a well-built structure and stay […]
West Columbia Police issue missing person alert
On January 2, 2023 Simon Manuel Gates was reported as missing by a family member. He was last seen on December 29, 2022. Mr. Gates is 29 years old. He is 4 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 140 pounds. Law enforcement isseeking any information that may lead detectives to […]
Man dies in Lexington County moped accident
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died as a resultof a vehicle vs moped accident in the 4000 block of Fish Hatchery Road, Gaston inLexington County between 10:00 P.M. and 11:00 P.M. on Monday, January 2. According to Fisher, Mr. Darrell Ferris Branham, 37, of Leesville […]
Disabled semi truck blocks traffic on Main Street in Lexington
A disabled semi truck with trailer is congesting downtown Town of Lexington, SC on Main Street at Church Street, around 5 p.m., Tuesday. Officers were directing traffic around the disabled vehicle, but asked drivers to avoid the area if possible. The road was later reopened.
Work continues on the Lexington 2 School District’s Performing Arts Center
Work continues on the Lexington Two School District’s Performing Arts Center and District Office (L2PAC for short.) It’s on Platt Springs Road in Springdale. The $60 million, state-of-the-art venue will offer a space for performances, special events, and district-wide occasions for all schools to use. It will include a two-level […]
Space heater causes fire in Lexington
Lexington County Fire Service units responded to a house fire around 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 2 in the 2500 block of S. Lake Drive, Lexington. When units arrived on the scene, the home was already heavily involved. No injuries were reported. One person was displaced as a result of […]
Diver’s body recovered from Lake Murray, Lexington County Coroner identifies
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher is releasing the identity of the diver who was recovered by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources from Lake Murray at approximately 10:30a.m. on Sunday (Jan 1) in Lexington County. According to Fisher, Mr. Paul Lloyd Lunsford, 54, of Chapin was recovered from LakeMurray. […]
Cayce and West Columbia City Hall closed on Monday, Jan. 2
The City of Cayce and West Columbia City Hall are closed on Monday, Jan. 2 West Columbia City Hall will be closed Monday, January 2, 2023, in observance of the New Year’s Day holiday. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, January 3, 2022.Sanitation schedules may differ on specific routes. Check […]
2 dogs die in Oak Grove fire
Lexington County Fire Service units responded to the 100 block of Sharon Circle in the Oak Grove community for a reported residential structure fire at around 11 a.m. On Thursday, Dec. 29. Flames and smoke were coming from the home when units arrived on scene. Irmo Fire District units and […]
Joe Taylor obituary- He was a true South Carolinian, accomplished businessman and proud husband and father who fiercely loved his family, his friends and his state
A lifelong South Carolina resident and incredible leader, Joe graduated from Wildewood School where he was Student Body President and a major asset on the football team. He then attended Wofford College where he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, South Carolina Gamma Chapter. Joe was always […]
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