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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 […]

Coroner identifies Cayce man killed in hit-and-run incident, Thursday

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the pedestrian who was died after being struck by a vehicle at approximately 6:25 p.m., Thursday in the 1200 block of Frink Street, Cayce. According to Fisher, Mr. John Wesley Butler, 64, of Cayce, was walking across the road when he was struck […]

New Karate Dojo on Sunset Boulevard is a testament to Sensei Brian Pena’s success

Sensei Brian Pena has been involved in the martial arts for almost 40 years. His new Karate Dojo is scheduled for a Jan. 2, Grand Opening and Pena is pleased with where he is. “I have been blessed to be a part of this community,” Pena said. He also said […]

Cayce Police investigating deadly hit and run

The Cayce Police Department is actively investigating a vehicle hit and run which left a Cayce man dead. At approximately 6:30 p.m, in the 1200 Block of Frink Street, a man was walking when witnesses state they saw an SUV type vehicle strike him and flee the scene toward Charleston […]