Lexington News
Officials: Repeat sex offender sentenced to 20 years in prison
Eleventh Circuit officials say a repeat sex offender has received a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.
Teen accused of threatening to bring gun to Pine Ridge Middle to harm student
Officials with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department say a student threatened to bring a gun to Pine Ridge Middle School.
West Columbia man accused of shooting family member after argument
A West Columbia man faces multiple charges in connection with a shooting at his home Friday evening.
Victim identified after being fatally hit by a bulldozer in Gaston
Lexington County Coroner's Office has identified a victim who was fatally hit by a bulldozer in Gaston this week.
Water shortage causes Lexington middle school to dismiss early
According to officials with Lexington County School District One Gilbert Middle School will close early today due to a water shortage caused by a water main break.
Lexington YMCA closing its doors after 60 years of business
After more than 60 years of providing the Lexington community with its services, the family YMCA is shutting its doors.
Lexington Co. man sentenced to prison after coercing minors for nude photos
A Lexington County man is sentenced to 7 ½ years in prison for soliciting minors, according to the Attorney General's Office.
Teen charged with making threat to kill classmates: LCSD
A Gilbert High School has been charged with allegedly making threats on Wednesday to kill his classmates.
Police investigate a double homicide in Batesburg-Leesville
Batesburg-Leesville Police Department officials say they're investigating a double homicide that took place this month.
All lanes are reopened after an early morning collision on Sunset Boulevard
Lexington Police Department says one inbound lane is reopened after a collision on Sunset Boulevard this morning.
Deputies: Local middle school student had weapon, threatened to kill teacher
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is charging a middle school student after having a weapon on school grounds and making direct threats to kill his teacher.
Deputies: Swansea High School student charged for making threats on school bus
Lexington County deputies say they've charged a Swansea High School student for making threats on a school bus.
Thief steals $17K in instruments, power tools from SC school
Authorities in South Carolina say a thief made off with more than $17,000 in property from a high school, including an $8,000 all-terrain vehicle, a $3,000 cello and several power tools.
Officials: Burglary incident at Pelion High School will not prevent marching band championships
Lexington County deputies are investigating after some instruments were stolen from a Midlands high school.
Officers searching for Orangeburg man who exposed himself to a woman in shopping center parking lot
The Lexington Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding a 32-year-old suspect of Orangeburg involved in an indecent exposure incident on Tuesday morning.
Sistercare's 17th annual Song Bird cafe hits a high note
Thursday night, families from across the Midlands came together in solidarity against domestic violence.
Lexington Co. investigating non-credible threat at Swansea High School
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is investigating a potential threat at Swansea High School about a post circulating on social media.
Man dies days after wife in motorcycle accident on U.S. Highway 378
The second person involved in a motorcycle versus deer accident has died.
Woman faces a DUI charge after a collision on Augusta Road
Lexington Police Department officials say a woman is facing a DUI charge after a collision on Augusta Road Tuesday night.
