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3 possibly exposed to rabies after rabid cat found near downtown Lexington

The Department of Health and Environmental Control said Thursday that three people have been referred for medical checks after they were potentially exposed to rabies. They were referred after a stray cat caught near downtown Lexington tested positive for rabies. According to DHEC officials, the potential exposure occurred May 10 […]

8-year-old died, woman, man accused of plotting home invasion

A Lexington woman and a Columbia man have been charged and declared co-defendants in connection with a home invasion that led to the shooting death of a child. Click for link to original report on boy’s death. Linda Lyn Monette, 23, who was in the home at the time of […]

Coroner identifies pedestrian teen struck by vehicle

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher identified the pedestrian who was fatally struck by a motor vehicle shortly after 10 p.m. Saturday in the 400 block of Broad Street in Gilbert. According to Fisher, Mr. Damarj Torrel Morris, 18, of Lexington was in the roadway when he was struck by a […]

Rescue conducted on the Saluda River, near zoo

Personnel from the Columbia Fire Department’s Swiftwater Rescue team were needed on the Saluda River near Riverbanks Zoo Saturday afternoon. Four people became stranded on part of the Mill Race Dam due to high water levels.Everyone was rescued and brought to shore safely, according to a CFD report. CFD photo. […]

Man charged with stabbing his mother to death

Lexington County deputies arrested and charged a Columbia man with murder in the fatal stabbing of his mother Friday. The victim was identified as 60-year-old Jocelyn Murray, according to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher. J.W. Hayes Jr., 40, is charged with murder and possessing a weapon during a violent crime, […]

Coroner identifies woman who died in West Columbia crash

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a single-vehicle accident. It occurred in the 600 block of West Dunbar Road in West Columbia at approximately 8:45 p.m., Thursday. According to Fisher, Ms. Alexis Younginer, 26, of Irmo was pronounced dead at the scene due to […]

Enhancements to River District good for Kinetic Derby Day’s future

“It was a wonderful event,” Special Events Coordinator Kelli Ricard told West Columbia City Council at council’s May meeting, as she gave her final report on the 2019 Kinetic Derby Day. The event was a huge success in its second year Ricard said. It drew three times as many visitors […]

Retiring Lexington 2 employees honored at reception

Twenty retiring Lexington Two employees were honored at a reception Thursday. The reception was held before the monthly Board of Trustees meeting at the district office. Among those who have announced their retirement as of June 30 are: Airport High Deborah Ann Hightower Margaret Martin Wanda Sharpe Brookland-Cayce High Anita […]

West Columbia Provides Free Shuttle to Riverwalk Amphitheater

The City of West Columbia is providing free shuttle service to visitors of the West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater until June 30, 2019. Visitors can park at City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia, SC, and ride the shuttle that runs every 15 minutes to the Riverwalk Park […]

Newberry County teen missing, has family in West Columbia

The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in its search a missing juvenile. Tristan Briana Lindler, 15, left her home on Mt. Tabor Church Road in the Little Mountain section of Newberry County around 9 p.m. Wednesday night in her Grandfather’s white 2002 Chevrolet Silverado truck, in […]