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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Lexington County Coroner identifies man who was killed in motorcycle accident, Monday morning

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a three vehicle accident in the 100 block of Industrial Drive in the Town of Lexington at approximately 7:12 a.m., Monday. According to Fisher, Mr. Jon Douglas Ratcliffe, 45, of Lexington was traveling westbound on Industrial Drive when […]

Crash involving a school bus, work van, and motorcycle results in a fatality in Lexington

A collision fatality investigation was underway, Monday morning, in the 100 block of Industrial Drive involving a Lexington County School District One school bus, work van, and motorcycle. Seven students were on the bus and were reunified with parents and guardians. One student was injured during the crash with a […]

Man who died 8 days after being hit while riding a bicycle is identified by Lexington County coroner

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a vehicle vs. bicycle accident in the 700 block of Woodtrail Drive in the Gaston area of Lexington County at approximately 2:31 P.M. on May 9. According to Fisher, Mr. Diego Federico Suarez-Pelaez, 59, of Gaston was riding […]

Lexington County Sheriff’s Department arrests 20-year-old female in connection to shooting incident

Chrystal Gordon, 20, is charged with domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. She is being held in the Lexington County Detention Center. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department arrested Gordon in connection to a report of a shooting incident, Saturday. […]

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