Town of Chapin releases statement on SLED investigation into mayor
The Town of Chapin has released a statement in regards to a South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) investigation into the town's Mayor Bill Mitchell Jr.
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Man accused of chronic sexual abuse of minor sentenced to 50 years
Officials say a man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to criminal sexual conduct with a minor in the first degree.
Lexington County man sentenced to federal prison for dogfighting
A Leesville man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to operating a dogfighting venture and being a felon in possession of a firearm, says the SCDOJ.
Lexington Police, Serve & Connect give back as Thanksgiving approaches
With Thanksgiving on the way, the Lexington Police Department and Serve and Connect are working to ensure everyone has a holiday meal.
Lexington Police searching for a person accused of credit card fraud
Lexington Police are searching for a person accused of credit card fraud, say officers.
Deputies: School cafeteria worker had loaded gun on campus
Lexington County deputies say a school cafeteria worker was arrested for having a loaded gun at Sandhills Middle School.
31-year-old woman arrested in connection with domestic stabbing incident
A 31-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with a domestic incident that happened on Wednesday, say officers.
Typical day for Midlands player turns into $2 million win
A typical day turned into one a Midlands woman says she’ll never forget when she won $2 million on a lottery ticket.
Cayce PD investigation led to multiple arrests
CPD says an investigation into an assault lead to the arrest of multiple people, and the seizure of firearms and narcotics.
Dutch Fork Fire Rescue units put out morning Hilton area fire
Dutch Fork Fire Rescue units put out a morning fire in the Hilton area of Chapin, say officials.
Georgia fugitive sentenced in relation to trafficking drugs in Lexington County
The 11th Circuit Solicitor's Office has announced a 25 year sentence for a Georgia fugitive in relation to trafficking drugs in Lexington County.
SCDOT to temporarily close Ray Price Road bridge over Horse Creek in Lexington County
SCDOT will temporarily close the Ray Price Road bridge over Horse Creek in Lexington County for repairs.
UPDATE: Lexington deputies say person of interest in a shooting is in custody
Lexington County deputies say a person of interest in a shooting on Hartley Quarter Road is now in custody.
LCSD: Lexington County man charged after drugs, guns found in home
A Leesville man accused of trafficking cocaine out of his home was arrested by Lexington County narcotics agents, says LCSD.
SLED investigating Lexington County officer involved shooting
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is investigating an officer involved shooting that happened in Lexington County, say SLED agents.
New Town of Chapin mayor elected after former mayor's passing
In the Town of Chapin there was an election for a mayor after former Mayor Al Koon who served as mayor since 2021 died last month at 74 years old.
SCAG: Midlands Man accused of possessing AI child sex abuse material
The SC Attorney General's Office announced the arrest of Adam Kelton, 25, of Gaston.
Lexington Police searching for man accused of being involved in identity fraud
Lexington Police Department say officers are searching for a man accused of being involved in identity fraud and financial transaction card fraud.
Lexington County deputies arrest man accused of two crimes connected to 2023 homicide
Lexington County deputies arrested a man accused of two crimes connected to a homicide in 2023, says the sheriff's dept.
Treat-or-Treat safety tips
Halloween is finally here, and the Cayce Police Department has some tips to keep your trick-or-treaters safe.
Lexington County man sentenced to 15 years in connection with assaulting former girlfriend
Lexington County man has been sentenced for burglary, domestic violence and obstruction of justice.
Man arrested after being wanted for assault charge, say Lexington County deputies
Lexington County Sheriff's Department says 27-year-old Cordell Wyman Clark has been arrested after being wanted for an assault charge.
Irmo police arrest former school official for second time
He was previously arrested in February on 8 counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the 3rd degree.
South Congaree Police searching for people in connection with shoplifting incident
South Congaree Police are asking for public help finding people in connection with a shoplifting incident, said police.
Lexington County coroner identifies victim of a fatal collision
Lexington County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal collision that happened Sunday, October 26.
