Police searching for alleged Home Depot shoplifter
Lexington Police are searching for an alleged shoplifter who took merchandise from Home Depot, say police.
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UPDATE: Lexington deputies say missing elderly man found safe in NC
Lexington County deputies say an elderly man who was reported missing has been found safely in North Carolina.
Federal jury convicts Lexington man for possession of child sexual abuse material
A 46-year-old Lexington man was convicted by a jury after a two day trial, says the DOJ.
Cayce Police: Expect heavy traffic
Cayce Police says people should avoid Charleston Highway and Airport Boulevard as there is heavy traffic in the area.
Road reopens after West Columbia Police handle barricaded person incident
West Columbia Police Department said the roadway has reopened.
USGS confirms 1.9 earthquake near Irmo
According to the South Carolina Emergency Management Division, a 1.9 magnitude earthquake hit the Midlands over the weekend.
Lexington County Coroner identifies person after Old Orangeburg Rd collision
The Lexington County Coroner's Office has released the name of the person died following a two-vehicle collision, say officials.
Lexington County Coroner releases name of person who died in two-vehicle collision
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a two-vehicle collision on Friday, said the coroner's office.
Lexington Medical Center held community stress break
You could say there was a bit of puppy love going around this afternoon.
Health officials confirm 11 additional Winter-storm related deaths in SC
SC Dept. of Health has confirmed 11 additional deaths related to the Winter storms that swept through the state at the end of January through early February.
Roads to close as emergency sewer line repairs begin in Cayce
City of Cayce officials say beginning on Monday, certain areas will be closed to local traffic as emergency sewer line repairs start.
No Peach Festival in '26
For 65 years the Lexington County Peach Festival has been a fixture of the Fourth of July festivities in the Midlands.
Infant safely surrendered in Lexington County under Safe Haven Act
DSS says officials at Prisma Health Richland accepted an infant that was safely surrendered under Daniel’s Law.
Dutch Fork Fire Rescue says expect minor delays until vehicle is cleared from roadway
Dutch Fork Fire crews say residents of Belfair should expect minor delays until a vehicle in the area is cleared from the roadway.
Lexington Police need help identifying person accused of vandalism at park
Lexington Police need help identifying someone accused of several acts of vandalism at a park, says Lexington PD.
UPDATE: Lexington Co. Coroner identifies homicide victim at Villa Court
The Lexington County Coroner's Office has identified a homicide victim found on Villa Court in West Columbia Sunday.
Lexington County officials confirm plane crash in Gilbert
The Lexington County Fire Services and EMS have confirmed a plane crash in the Gilbert area of Lexington County.
Rabid raccoon confirmed in Lexington County; 1 pet exposed
SCDPH says a raccoon that was found near Murraywood and Mapleview drives in Columbia has tested positive for rabies.
SLED charges inmate with contraband, and criminal conspiracy
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has charged a 30-year-old with contraband possession and criminal conspiracy.
American Airlines announces return of direct flights from Columbia to Chicago
American Airlines has announced the company is restarting nonstop flights from Columbia to Chicago in May, says CAE.
LIST: School closures, changes around the Midlands
Schools in the Midlands are beginning to change their schedules are forecasters announce the possibility of snow impacting parts of the Palmetto State.
UPDATE: All lanes on South Lake Drive reopen after semi-truck overturned
Lexington Police say an overturned semi-truck and trailer has all lanes blocked on South Lake Drive/SC-6 at I-20 this morning.
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SCDPH opens medical equipment power shelter ahead of winter storm
Officials say a Medical Equipment Power Shelter is an emergency shelter with limited support for people who require backup power for medical reasons.
Irmo community protest against ICE
Here in the Midlands, community members held a protest opposing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
