SCDC: Inmate in Lee Correctional dies after being assaulted
SCDC officials say an inmate at the Lee Correctional Institution died after being assaulted Wednesday afternoon.
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Four Lee County schools to be renamed
In an announcement released Monday, Lee County School District said they will be renaming four schools in the district currently named for Robert E. Lee. The four schools scheduled for name changes are West Lee Elementary, Lower Lee Elementary, Lee Central Middle and Lee Central High School.
Law enforcement asking for the public's help in solving Bishopville murder
Midlands Crimestoppers, South Carolina Law Enforcement Division and the Bishopville Police Department are asking for the public's help in solving the murder of 18-year-old Zaki Lovely.
Several Midlands law enforcement agencies investigating fatal shooting in Lynchburg
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says they are partnering with the Lee County and Florence County Sheriff's Departments to investigate a deadly shooting that took place at a hotel on the 10000 block of Lynches River Road on October 16.
Lee County man charged in attempt to burn Bishopville City Hall and burning Post Office
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division says they arrested a man accused of burning the Bishopville Post Office Saturday and breaking into Bishopville City Hall and attempting to set it on fire several times.
Funeral plans for Lee County Sgt. who died from COVID-19
Funeral plans are made for a fallen Lee County Sheriff's Office Sergeant who officials say died from the coronavirus.
One dead after collision on I-20 East in Lee County
South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person is dead after a fatal collision on I-20 East at mile marker 110 Tuesday.
One killed after vehicle hit several trees in Lee County on Red Hill Road
South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person died after a vehicle hit several trees over the weekend on Red Hill Road.
SC Highway Patrol investigates fatal collision in Lee County
South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash in Lee County on Wednesday, April 15th, 2020.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by truck on Lynchburg Highway
South Carolina Highway Patrol says a pedestrian was killed by a truck on Lynchburg Highway near Vista Lane on Monday.
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School delays due to anticipated inclement weather
The following locations will be on delayed openings due to anticipated inclement weather in SC Friday February 21st.
Officials: Inmate attacks employee at Lee Correctional Institution
South Carolina Department of Corrections say an inmate attacked and tried to sexually assault an employee at Lee Correctional Institution.
Fatal collision on Highway 341 in Lee county kills one person
South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person was killed in a fatal collision in Lee county. Troopers say it happened on Wednesday.
Bishopville church houses 71 people displaced from assistant facility after storm
More than 70 people at a Midlands assisted living facility were forced to leave after Tuesday nights storms caused major damage.
Company bringing jobs to Lee County
A company known for making agricultural trusses is expanding its operations in Lee County.
USC School of Music students rehearsing for a concert unlike any other
Thursday morning, music students at the University of South Carolina were paired with inmates at Lee Correctional Facility to work on original compositions.
Third inmate files lawsuit against prison
A third inmate has sued the Lee Correctional Facility after a riot a the institution that left 7 people dead and injured more than 2 dozen others.
Warrant: Former detention center officer "stomped" inmate while handcuffed
A former detention officer was arrested in connection to an alleged assault.
Inmates file lawsuit against Lee Correctional
Two of the inmates who survived a deadly riot inside of the Lee Correctional Institution are now suing the prison claiming the facility was negligent and did not do enough to keep them safe.
