Lexington County

1 person killed, 2 injured, in Lexington County crash, Friday afternoon

One person died and two people were injured in a Lexington County collision on Friday. Cpl. Nick Pye of the SC Highway Patrol said the crash happened at around 3:30 p.m. on Old Orangeburg Road near Chestnut Street. According to Pye, a 2003 Toyota sedan heading west on Old Orangeburg Road veered left of the […]

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Lexington County administrative offices to operate on two-hour delay, Monday, Feb. 2

Lexington County to operate on two-hour delay (LCSD Photo) LEXINGTON, S.C. – All County of Lexington administrative offices will operate on a two-hour delay Feb. 2. The following offices will open at 10 a.m.: County libraries County judicial facilities Lexington County Recreations and Aging Commission offices and activities County administration offices Lexington County Judicial Center […]

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West Columbia City Hall closed Monday, Cayce City Hall to open at 10 a.m., Lexington County administrative offices on a 2-hour delay

Due to road conditions and inclement weather from the winter storm, the City of West Columbia City Hall will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026. There will be no yard trash services on that day. City parks will also remain closed. Closed parks include:• B Avenue Ball Park• Bark West Dog Park• Carraway Park […]

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Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is asking for help to find man wanted for burglary and other charges

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is asking for help to find Frederick Michael Nerini. He’s wanted on multiple charges including four burglary charges, possession of stolen goods and criminal conspiracy. He’s likely in the Gilbert area, according to the sheriff’s department. You can anonymously share tips on Nerini’s whereabouts when you use the Midlands Crimestoppers […]

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New Year’s Eve Fireworks ordinances in effect for West Columbia, Cayce, Lexington, Springdale and Lexington County

West Columbia: In the City of West Columbia Fireworks can only be discharged from 9 AM on December 31 through 1:30 AM on January 1, 2025. Cayce: As we all look to celebrate the new year, our City, City of Cayce Police Department and City of Cayce Fire Department want you to be safe! The discharging or shooting of fireworks within […]

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Cold Weather Advisory issued for all of Lexington County Sunday night and Monday night

A Cold Weather Advisory from the National Weather Service-Columbia is in effect for Sunday night into Monday morning, and includes all of Lexington County. Temperatures are expected to drop into the teens Sunday night, and with the wind chill it could feel like single digits, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures will get up […]

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Lexington County spraying to reduce mosquito population Thursday and Friday – See which neighborhoods

The Lexington County Vector Control team will be out fogging to help reduce mosquito populations in the following neighborhoods: Thursday, Sept. 25 | 4:00–7:00 AM• Hunters Ridge subdivision, Lexington• Hermitage Road, Lexington• Rama Court, Lexington• Robin Woods subdivision, Lexington• King’s Way subdivision, Lexington Friday, Sept. 26 | 4:00–7:00 AM• Springdale Road & at the creek, […]

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Coroner identifies Lexington man who died after vehicle he was in leaves the road and hits several trees

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a single-vehicle accident in the 600 block of Founders Road in the Lexington area of Lexington County, Wednesday. According to Fisher, Mr. James Michael Carter, 46, of Lexington was the passenger in a vehicletraveling eastbound on Founders Road when the vehicle left the […]

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