Lexington County Coroner identifies man who was shot and killed
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the identity of a man who was shot outside of his residence in the 2400 block of Glenn Road in the Gaston area of Lexington County, Tuesday. Fisher states that Mr. John Darrick Rumph, 53, of Gaston, was pronounced dead on scene dueto […]
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20-year-old charged in fatal Lexington crash will be turned over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement when he is able to post bond
The Lexington Police Traffic Safety Unit continues to investigate the fatal collision that occurred on Industrial Drive on Monday (May 20.) As a result of that crash Giovanni Mendoza-Jimenez, age 20, of West Columbia, was driving a work van that struck and killed a motorcyclist. The van also hit a […]
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Close to 150 students graduating with GEDs and high school diplomas from Lexington 2’s adult education program
About 150 students are graduating with GEDs and high school diplomas from Lexington Two’s adult education program, and many of them walked in a graduation ceremony Tuesday night at the Lexington Two Performing Arts Center. Families, friends, district educators, board members, and Superintendents Dr. Brenda Hafner of Lexington Two and […]
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College of Charleston pitcher, and former Brookland-Cayce High School star, Hayden Thomas, named to the Coastal Athletic Association All-Rookie Squad
College of Charleston relief pitcher, and former Brookland-Cayce High School star, Hayden Thomas, was named to the Coastal Athletic Association All-Rookie Squad, Tuesday. According to College of Charleston’s Stats page Thomas had a 3-1 record, with one save and an earned run average of 3.89. He pitched 37 innings and recorded 34 […]
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Airport and Brookland-Cayce seniors visit their elementary and middle schools, in cap and gown, as part of annual pre-graduation tradition
As Lexington Two’s members of the Class of 2024 prepare for graduation ceremonies this week, they are wrapping up their school year by enjoying a favorite annual tradition – returning to their elementary and middle schools, in cap and gown, to walk the halls a final time. Airport High School […]
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West Columbia City Council recognizes Gray Collegiate Academy Boys Basketball Team and Coach Dion Bethea for State Championship win
From The City of West Columbia – The West Columbia City Council recognized the Gray Collegiate Academy Boys Basketball Team for their 2024 Class AA State Championship and sixth title in seven years, at a meeting, Monday. West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles, City Council, and Sen. Nikki Setzler awarded the […]
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Man dies after being hit by tractor-trailer while riding a bicycle on Platt Springs Road
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a tractor- trailer vs. bicycle accident in the 3600 block of Platt Springs Road in the West Columbia area of Lexington County at approximately 6:48 a.m., Tuesday. According to Fisher, Mr. Christopher David Razny, 45, of West Columbia […]
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Irmo Man Sentenced to 11 Years in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Distribution and Gun Violations
Joseph Anthony Johnson, 34, of Irmo, was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing fentanyl and for two convictions of felon in possession of a firearm. On Jan. 24, 2022, according to evidence presented in court, officers with the West Columbia Police Department found Johnson […]
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Record number participates in Taylor Watford Foundation’s 5K Run/Walk for Hope
The 3rd Annual Taylor Watford Foundation’s 5K Run/Walk for Hope was held Saturday in memory of McKenna Harris. The event was a huge success. It attracted 268 runners. More than $14,000 was raised through 35 sponsors. Both of the numbers are about double of last year’s. The run’s organizers were […]
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