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4 West Columbia City Council members sworn in, Councilman Trevor Bedell is the new Mayor Pro-Tem

Four newly elected members of West Columbia City Council were sworn-in Monday night. Sworn in were: Councilman Mickey Pringle; Councilman Mike Green; Councilwoman Erin Porter; and Councilwoman Casey Hallman. Senator Nikki Setzler administered the oaths of office to the newly elected officials at a Special Council Meeting.Councilman Trevor Bedell was […]

Man suspected of killing 2 sisters found dead of self-inflicted gunshot wound

On Monday, Jaimey Green, 20, and Jazzmyne Green, 25, of Gaston were found dead from gunshot wounds in a Gaston subdivision.The suspected gunman has been found dead in his car from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Richland County, according to Lexington County deputies. The coroner has not yet identified the […]

Lexington County Coroner identifies 2 women shot to death, ages 20 and 25

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the two individuals who were found deceased Monday at approximately 9:15 a.m. in the 200 block of Woodcote Drive, Gaston. According to Fisher, Ms. Jaimey McKenzie Green, 20, and Ms. Jazzmyne Ajytia Onisha Green, 25, both of Gaston were pronounced dead at the […]

2 people fatally shot in Lexington County

According to investigators with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, two people were fatally shot Monday morning in the 200 block of Woodcote Drive. (Photo from LCSD) Detectives continue to follow leads. Deputies were in the 200 block of Woodcote Drive investigating a shooting. A neighbor called 911 at 9:15 a.m. […]

Lexington County Sheriff’s Department investigating shooting

Deputies are in the 200 block of Woodcote Drive in Lexington County, investigating a shooting A neighbor called 911 at 9:15 a.m. after hearing gunfire. Detectives are in the subdivision interviewing neighbors. Crime scene investigators are collecting potential evidence at the scene. #UPDATE at 12:24 p.m.:Based on what we’ve determined […]

New women’s apparel shop opens on State Street, West Columbia – Tall Oaks Boutique

Tall Oaks Boutique has opened at 128 State St. in West Columbia.Sierra Barton is the owner.“We opened Nov. 5. The night of the Fall Back Fest,” Barton said.Tall Oaks Boutique offers women’s clothing, plus sizes and children’s clothes.

Crash in Lexington results in road closing

A collision at Dreher Street and Harmon Street in Lexington was reported by the Lexington Police Department, Sunday evening around 8 p.m. Several emergency response vehicles were on the scene and the road was closed.Police asked drivers to avoid the area.By 10 p.m. The collision was cleared from the road […]

Brookland-Cayce, Gray win 2nd round games in high school football playoffs

Brookland-Cayce slipped by Hanahan 28-27, at home Friday night in the second round of the South Carolina High School League Class 3A playoffs. Gray Collegiate defeated Crescent 58-0 at Fairfield Central High School.With the win the Bearcats move on to round three of the playoffs and will host Camden next […]

Ride service driver shot in road rage incident

A Columbia man arrested Friday morning is accused of shooting a ride service driver he followed after a road rage incident in a hotel parking lot. Kenneth Lewis Trogdon, 36, is charged with attempted murder, shooting into a vehicle and other gun charges, according to arrest warrants. “Based on what […]

Cayce Police looking for car related to fatal hit-and-run that occurred on Frink Street

The Cayce Police Department is processing evidence related to a fatal Hit and Run that occurred on Frink Street around 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Witness statements and tips we have identified the suspect vehicle that struck and killed Mr. John Wesley Butler, 64, who was a Cayce resident. Click here for a […]