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Lexington Police continue to investigate man's death four years later

15 hours ago

Police in Lexington are again asking for the community's help in the investigation into a 2022 murder.

LCSD dive team member dies in training session

21 hours ago

Deputies with the Lexington Co. Sheriff's Department say a member of its dive team died Thursday during an underwater training session on Lake Murray.

Midlands Theatre releases statement following company members' arrest

Jul 30, 2026 3:24 PM EDT

Officials at a Midlands theatre are speaking out after a member of its company was arrested on charges related to child sexual abuse material.

Murdaugh defense files motion for independent DNA analysis

Jul 30, 2026 3:12 PM EDT

Defense attorneys for Alex Murdaugh filed a motion Thursday to stop SLED from re-testing DNA found underneath Maggie Murdaugh's fingernails before an independent analysis can be conducted.

Lexington police searching for two accused shoplifters

Jul 30, 2026 11:20 AM EDT

Lexington police say they are looking for two people who took more than $1,500 in items from Kohl's.

Town of Chapin’s mayor respond to town council no-confidence vote

Jul 24, 2026 3:47 PM EDT

The Town of Chapin’s mayor says he's not going anywhere following a vote of no-confidence by the Town Council.

Lexington Police looking for person accused of using victim's credit card

Jul 24, 2026 11:42 AM EDT

Lexington Police are looking for a person accused of using a victim's credit card to purchase things at a grocery store.

Man arrested on child sex abuse material charges

Jul 21, 2026 5:58 PM EDT

A Lexington County man has been arrested on child sexual abuse material charges.

Lexington Co. Animal Services hosting back-to-school bash

Jul 21, 2026 4:00 PM EDT

Lexington County Animal Services is hosting a back-to-school bash for an afternoon of fun.

Lexington Police searching for person accused of obtaining goods under false pretense

Jul 21, 2026 1:20 PM EDT

Lexington Police are searching for a person accused of obtaining goods under a false pretense, say police.

Lexington County man first conviction under South Carolina’s Fentanyl-induced Homicide Act

Jul 17, 2026 6:29 PM EDT

A Lexington County man is now the first person to be convicted under South Carolina’s Fentanyl-induced Homicide Act.

Five vehicle collision cause freeway to close down, all lanes reopen

Jul 17, 2026 1:47 PM EDT

Irmo Fire Crews say a five vehicle collision caused the freeway to be closed down.

Lexington County Animal Services hosting free August pet adoptions

Jul 16, 2026 5:49 PM EDT

Officials with Lexington County Animal Services say their kennels are full.

Lexington Police: Area closed while Dominion Energy does work

Jul 13, 2026 4:38 PM EDT

Lexington Police say George Street from Hendrix Street to the back entrance to LMC is closed while Dominion Energy does work in the area.

Lexington Police: officers searching for two alleged ULTA Beauty shoplifters

Jul 13, 2026 11:52 AM EDT

Lexington Police say officers are searching for two alleged shoplifters who took items from ULTA Beauty.

Batesburg-Leesville Police are investigating Thursday night shooting

Jul 10, 2026 5:03 PM EDT

Police in Batesburg-Leesville are investigating a Thursday night shooting.

Lexington Co. coroner identifies person who dies after 3-vehicle collision

Jul 9, 2026 4:36 PM EDT

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the name of the person who was identified as the victim of a 3-vehicle collision, says the coroner's office.

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SCHP: SC-6 back open after collision

Jul 8, 2026 3:43 PM EDT

SC Highway Patrol says SC-6 is now back open as well as WE Jeffcoat Road and Blackville Road after a collision.

SCHP investigating fatal hit and run

Jul 8, 2026 2:43 PM EDT

Troopers with the SC Highway Patrol are investigating a deadly hit and run accident.

Overnight lane closure to take place on Columbia Avenue/US-378

Jul 7, 2026 7:12 PM EDT

Lexington Police say there will be overnight lane closure on an eastbound lane of Columbia Avenue/US-378 at Berly Street beginning at 8 p.m. and lasting until 5 a.m.