Lexington County man dies after being shot in Columbia
Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released the name of an individual who died Sunday night as a result of a shooting. It occurred, said Watts, at 320 South Beltline Boulevard, Columbia, around 8:30 p.m. Brandon Jamal Blanding, 28, of Woodcrest Lane, Gaston, was transported from the scene by Richland […]
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Lexington County fire causes $300,000 in damages, 2 taken to hospital
Several Lexington County agencies and the S.C. Forestry Commission responded to the 400 block Truex Road in Lexington County, Saturday, in reference to a commercial fire. It happened at a Bucks Frame and Alignment in the Leesville area. Firefighters worked to put out the flames for almost four hours Saturday […]
Read More >>WCPD asks for public’s help to find suspect in alleged armed robbery incident
The West Columbia Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance, in reference to an alleged armed robbery incident that occurred on Saturday. The below photographs show the suspect who is believed to be a male with short dread locks wearing a red shirt and dark pants. Police believe the suspect […]
Read More >>2 bystanders hit by gun fire, deputies investigate
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting incident off Riverbend Drive. Deputies responded to a reported shooting around 9:30 p.m. Thursday. Details are limited at this time as detectives work to gather information. Following a dispute, an unidentified person opened fire, hitting two bystanders who were unrelated to […]
Read More >> Lexington County fire causes $300,000 in damages, 2 taken to hospital
Several Lexington County agencies and the S.C. Forestry Commission responded to the 400 block Truex Road in Lexington County, Saturday, in reference to a commercial fire. It happened at a Bucks Frame and Alignment in the Leesville area. Firefighters worked to put out the flames for almost four hours Saturday […]
Read More >>WCPD asks for public’s help to find suspect in alleged armed robbery incident
The West Columbia Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance, in reference to an alleged armed robbery incident that occurred on Saturday. The below photographs show the suspect who is believed to be a male with short dread locks wearing a red shirt and dark pants. Police believe the suspect […]
Read More >>2 bystanders hit by gun fire, deputies investigate
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting incident off Riverbend Drive. Deputies responded to a reported shooting around 9:30 p.m. Thursday. Details are limited at this time as detectives work to gather information. Following a dispute, an unidentified person opened fire, hitting two bystanders who were unrelated to […]
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West Columbia’s Savage Craft Ale Works is a “game-changer” in River District, developer gives some details
Commercial activity is on the increase in West Columbia. And last week plans for the of Savage Craft Ale Works were announced. The brewery, scheduled to open in late Spring 2019, will be in the Brookland Fire Station/City Hall building that was built in 1925, at 430 Center Street. A […]
Read More >> West Columbia’s Savage Craft Ale Works is a “game-changer” in River District, developer gives some details
Commercial activity is on the increase in West Columbia. And last week plans for the of Savage Craft Ale Works were announced. The brewery, scheduled to open in late Spring 2019, will be in the Brookland Fire Station/City Hall building that was built in 1925, at 430 Center Street. A […]
Read More >>Truck fire closed I-20 eastbound lane in Lexington County, Thursday
Lexington County officials reported a tractor-trailer fire on I-20 eastbound, Thursday morning. It was near the Augusta Highway Exit. I-20 Eastbound was shut down, according to the report that was issued about 10:05 a.m. Authorities told motorists to be on the look out for emergency responders heading toward area. There […]
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