Lexington News
Toys for Tots "Fill the MRAP" toy drive begins
On Monday, Lexington Police Chief Terrrence Green announced the start of the annual Toys for Tots "Fill the MRAP" toy drive.
Gilbert man charged for crimes related to the sexual exploitation of a minor
According to Attorney General Alan Wilson, a Gilbert man has been arrested and charged with five crimes related to the sexual exploitation of a minor.
Missing teen found safe
Lexington County Sheriff's Department officials say they are searching for a missing teenager in Red Bank.
Deputies investigating after woman found with gunshot wound in Swansea
Lexington County deputies say one woman was shot on Wednesday.
Columbia man sentenced to nearly 22 years for role in 2017 home invasion
According to U.S. Attorney Peter M. McCoy Jr., a Columbia man has been sentenced to nearly 22 years in federal prison for his role in a Lexington home invasion.
Lexington Co. Coroner identifies victim from Monday evening fire
Authorities say one person was killed in a house fire in Gilbert Monday night. Lexington County emergency crews responded to the home on Chicksaw Trail around 7 p.m.
Lexington man arrested for home break-in near Pelion
Deputies with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department say they have arrested a Lexington man for a break-in at a home near Pelion on Saturday.
Lexington County School District 3 changes in-person learning schedule
Lexington County School District 3 is changing its hybrid schedule. Starting Monday, hybrid students at Batesburg-Leesville Middle School will begin five days per week face to face instruction.
Lexington man arrested on several child sexual abuse charges
In a statement released Thursday afternoon, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of 37-year-old Ronnie Dawsey Jr. on 16 charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor.
Staff evacuated after gas leak at Irmo Middle School
According to Lexington-Richland School District Five, a gas leak was reported Wednesday morning at Irmo Middle School. Officials say no students were in the building as Wednesday's are a distance learning day for the district, but staff members at Irmo Middle and CrossRoads Intermediate were evacuated.
Victim id'd after fatal shooting on S. Hampton Ave. in Red Bank
The Lexington County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal shooting in Red Bank Monday night.
Funeral held for unclaimed veterans Friday morning
A funeral for unclaimed veterans who died in Lexington County was held Friday morning. The funeral took place at the Fort Jackson National Cemetery. Those remembered were U.S. Army veterans Alan Bedell, Cephus Grate Jr. and Ricky Willie.
Cayce DPS looking to identify car, driver involved in hit and run Monday evening
The Cayce Department of Public Safety is asking for the public's help in identifying the car and driver involved in a hit and run collision Monday.
SCDOR: Lexington business owner arrested for operating without a retail license
According to the South Carolina Department of Revenue, 28-year-old Michael Tucker was arrested for operating a business without a retail license.
Lexington Co. Coroner identifies victim fatally struck on Edmund Highway
According to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher, 47-year-old Lisa Claudine Fry, of Cayce, has been identified as the victim who died after being struck by a motor vehicle at the 5800 block of Edmund Highway near Pelion.
SCHP: Pedestrian struck and killed by vehicle on U.S. 321 Sunday
South Carolina Highway Patrol says a pedestrian was fatally hit by a vehicle in Lexington County Sunday. Authorities say it happened on U.S. Highway 321 South near Busbee Road after 6 p.m. According to troopers, the pedestrian was crossing the road when they were hit.
Suspect wanted for attempted armed robbery on St. Andrews Road
Lexington County deputies say they are investigating an attempted armed robbery at a store on St. Andrews Road Wednesday night.
LCSD: Two arrested for store burglary
The Lexington County Sherrif's Department says they arrested two individuals in connection with a convenience store burglary that happened in the early morning hours of Tuesday in the Three Fountains area of Lexington County.
UPDATE: Missing man from Monetta found safe
The Lexington Police Department says Lonnie Randall was found safe by his family.
