Airport High School’s Travis Crocker named Lexington 2’s Chief Financial Officer
Lexington School District Two has named Travis Crocker as the new Chief Financial Officer for the district. Crocker’s appointment was approved during a special session of the Board of Trustees on March 4. Crocker, the district’s current Director of Finance, succeeds Marty Rawls, who took a job in the same […]
Read More >>36-year-old man dies while incarcerated, at Lexington County Detention Center
A man has died while incarcerated in the Lexington County Detention Center.The inmate has been identified as 36-year-old Leon Russell Black, according to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher. “Lexington County deputies arrested Mr. Black Feb. 19 on a state probation violation,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said. “He was transported […]
Read More >>Fire heavily damages West Columbia apartments
Units from the West Columbia Fire Department along with City of Cayce Public Safety, Lexington County Fire Services, the Irmo Fire District and Columbia Fire Department were dispatched to 1035 Comanchee Trail for a reported structure fire at approximately 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Upon arrival, West Columbia Fire Department firefighters found […]
Read More >>New TownePlace Suites in West Columbia is now open
TownePlace Suites by Marriott is now open at 2915 Sunset Blvd. in West Columbia. The 111-room hotel is across from Lexington Medical Center.TownePlace Suites by Marriott is owned by Lexington 26 Hotel Associates LLC and the property is managed by Solara Hospitality of Columbia. “We are excited to introduce the […]
Read More >>Bamberg man arrested in catalytic converter theft
A 911 call about a suspicious vehicle Feb. 28 led Lexington County deputies to a Saint Andrews Road business where a man is accused of stealing catalytic converters. Rudolph Edward Myers, 50, is charged with two counts of breaking into a motor vehicle, tampering with a vehicle and possession of […]
Read More >>Town of Lexington suspends face mask ordinance
Effective immediately, the Lexington Town Council has voted to suspend the ordinance that requires individuals to wear face coverings in retail establishments {grocery stores, pharmacies, big box stores, etc.} within Town limits. Suspension of the face mask ordinance was announced on Friday. Also on Friday, SC Gov. Henry McMaster announced […]
Read More >>Brookland-Cayce wrestler Deonta Strader wins state wrestling title
Brookland-Cayce wrestler Deonta Strader has won the 3A State Title in the 220 lbs class. Deonta won the title at the SC High School League wrestling tournament at Dreher High School, Saturday. Jonah Del Priore won the 3A State Title in the 170 lbs class.BC’s Terry Hildebrand II finished 4th […]
Read More >>Brookland-Cayce wrestler Jonah Del Priore wins state wrestling title
Brookland-Cayce wrestler Jonah Del Priore has won the State Title in the 170 lbs class. Jonah won the title at the SC High School League wrestling tournament at Dreher High School, Saturday. Brookland-Cayce wrestler Deonta Strader has won the 3A State Title in the 220 lbs class. BC’s Terry Hildebrand […]
Read More >>3 arrested, 3 wanted in financial fraud scheme
Lexington County deputies have arrested three people, while three others are wanted in connection to a scheme featuring stolen and forged checks, and fraudulent bank accounts. “Our investigation into the scheme started during a Jan. 26 traffic stop on a stolen vehicle,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said. “The deputy […]
Read More >>Home significantly damaged in early morning fire
Lexington County Fire Services units responded to an early morning house fire off Lake Murray Friday, which displaced three people. Firefighters were dispatched to the fire in the 2100 block of Shull Avenue just after 3 a.m. Upon arrival, heavy flames could be seen coming from the home. Water shuttle, […]
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