Lexington man dies 2 weeks after being injured in a motorcycle crash

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher on Monday released the identity of the person who was killed in a motorcycle vs. vehicle accident on July 31. The collision occurred at the intersection of West Columbia Avenue and Oak Street in Batesburg. According to Coroner Fisher, Morgan Lyle Bevensee, 59, of Lexington […]

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West Columbia’s Spa 131 offering Buy One Get One Free – Back To School Special

Spa 131, at 131 State St., West Columbia is offering a Buy One – Get One Free, Back-To-School special. Buy a signature facial and get a microcurrent or a microdermabrasion for free. To schedule, call Marci Delaney at Spa 131. Phone No. 803 – 251 – 9400. of visit the […]

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COVID concerns result in cancellation of Lexington Medical Center Foundation’s Wine on the River

An increase in the number of COVID cases has resulted in the cancellation of the Lexington Medical Center Foundation’s Wine on the River. The fundraiser was scheduled to be at the West Columbia Riverwalk Saturday. Refunds are available for all ticket buyers by calling the foundation office at 803-791-2540.Proceeds were […]

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2 men arrested for drug trafficking in Lexington County

Gaston Police charged two men with drug trafficking. The charges came after a traffic stop in Gaston, Monday morning. Around 11 am, an officer on patrol observed a vehicle with an expired tag. The officer initiated a traffic stop made contact with the occupants — Rodney Keeter and Travas Jones.During […]

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SC7 hiking adventure and Outdoorsman Tom Mullikin receive resolution from West Columbia City Council

West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles and City Council presented a resolution to the creators and supporters of the South Carolina 7 (SC7) trail hiking adventure at the August Special Council Meeting for bringing awareness to the great outdoors and the beauty in our region. In July, West Columbia Mayor Tem […]

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Lexington Medical Center applauds Nephron Pharmaceuticals vaccination effort against COVID

Lexington Medical Center applauds Nephron Pharmaceuticals for requiring all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of this virus. The hospital publicly thanks Nephron Pharmaceuticals’ CEO and owner Lou Kennedy for her leadership and vision in making this decision to help keep her employees, their families […]

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Fire at home on Lake Murray results in no injuries

The Lexington County Fire Service responded to a residential structure fire on Sunday evening in the 100 block of Huntsman Lane on Lake Murray. Seven LCFS units and the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department fire boat was on scene. No injuries were reported. LCFS photos

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Lexington County Coroner identifies man killed in officer-involved shooting on I-26

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the identity of the suspect killed in the shooting incident on I-26 EB at exit 91 in Lexington County Sunday night. According to Coroner Fisher, Mr. Phillip John Walden, 40, of Taylors was killed during this incident.  Mr. Walden died at the scene […]

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Students return to Lexington 2 schools, Monday

You may notice more traffic on the streets Monday morning. You’ll see yellow school buses, too. The first day of classes for Lexington Two students is Monday. Teachers reported back last Monday. There are two high schools, four middle schools and six elementary schools in Lexington Two. Those schools serve […]

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1 dies in shooting incident on I-26

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department was on the scene of a shooting in which one person died, after 7 p.m., Sunday. I – 26 eastbound was blocked at the 91 Mile Marker as SLED is investigated an officer-involved shooting, Sunday night, according to Master Trooper David Jones of the SC […]

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