Batesburg-Leesville Police investigating fatal shooting
Batesburg-Leesville Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened on Ash Street, say police.
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Lexington road reopens after collision involving power pole
Lexington Police say all lanes of George Street have reopened.
Trial delayed for former SC lawmaker facing federal child porn charges
A spokesperson for the u-s attorneys office says jury selection in the trial of RJ May, which was scheduled to begin in September will now begin on October 8th.
West Columbia PD searching for man in relation to larceny case
West Columbia Police are asking the public for help finding a man that is a person of interest for a larceny case.
SCDOT to close, detour Calks Ferry Road bridge over I-20 in Lexington County
The South Carolina Department of Transportation will close and detour the Calks Ferry Road bridge over I-20 in Lexington County for repairs beginning September 8, says SCDOT.
ElectroWire breaks ground on new facility in Lexington County
Soon state of the art technology for heart surgery will be produced here in the Midlands.
Deputies: Man arrested, charged with trafficking meth, fentanyl
Investigators say Gary Ware, 38, is also charged with possessing a weapon.
Congressman Joe Wilson visits Midlands elementary school
Congressman Joe Wilson paid a visit to a Midlands elementary school Wednesday morning (Aug. 13).
West Columbia PD arrest West Columbia man after narcotics investigation
West Columbia PD’s Street Crimes Unit has arrested a West Columbia man after a narcotics investigation, say officials.
Corley Mill Road lanes reopen after early morning collision
Lexington Police say all lanes of Corley Mill Road are open after an early morning collision.
Story-time in the Park with Irmo's mayor
Some Midlands kids got a chance to hear a story from a mayor Tuesday morning.
Internet restored at all Lexington County Library locations
Lexington County Library says the internet has been restored at all locations.
Lexington PD searching for 2 alleged Best Buy shoplifters
Lexington PD is searching for two alleged Best Buy shoplifters, said officers.
Lexington Co. Coroner identifies man killed after collision on I-26
The Lexington County Coroner's Office says a man was killed in an accident on I-26 east near West Columbia on Sunday, August. 10.
RJ May resigns from SC House of Representatives following child pornography charges
According to the US Attorneys Office, May faces ten federal charges related to the distribution of more than 200 videos containing child sexual abuse material.
Lexington Police need help identifying an alleged Kohl's shoplifter
Lexington Police need help identifying an alleged Kohl's shoplifter, said officers.
Navy to name destroyer after Midlands medal of honor winner
According to a report in the Navy Times, the destroyer will be named after Gilbert native, Corporal Kyle Carpenter.
Lexington-Richland School District Five hosts ceremony for new classroom wing at Chapin Elem.
Lexington-Richland School District Five hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the new classroom wing at Chapin Elementary
Lexington Police to celebrate National Night Out August 5
Town of Lexington neighbors invited to National Night Out at Virginia Hylton Park on Tuesday, August 5th.
Lexington police looking for man accused of stealing fans
Investigators say the man seen in these surveillance pictures took the fans worth nearly $400 from Lowe's on Sunset Boulevard last Thursday.
LCSD: Batesburg man arrested after two-day search
Lexington County deputies say a Batesburg man was arrested on Wednesday morning after a two-day search.
Irmo Police asking drivers to steer clear of flooded roads
Irmo PD is asking drivers to steer clear of certain areas due to flooding from a storm, said officers.
Midlands man sentenced for sexual abuse of minors
Officials say Trevor Oty, 22, pleaded guilty to two counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Second Degree, one count of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor in the First Degree, and one count of Criminal Solicitation of a Minor in the First Degree, on Thursday, July 10, 2025 in Lexington County General Sessions Court.
Midlands man accused of impersonating SLED officer
According to an incident report, on July 9th David Stuckey of Lexington called the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and claimed to be an undercover SLED agent and said he had tracked a suspect who was stealing boats from South Carolina to Florida.
Family of child who died after contracting brain-eating amoeba comes forward
Attorneys for Clarence and Ebony Carr say their son Javsen Carr, 12, died on July 18 after contracting Naegleria fowleri in Lake Murray.
