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Lexington Police need public help identifying alleged thief

Apr 22, 2026 4:41 PM EDT

Lexington Police need the public's help identifying someone accused of taking a purse, say police.

Police: Event organizer cited after rodeo stampede

Apr 21, 2026 4:05 PM EDT

Officials with the Gaston Police Department say the man who organized a rodeo where several people were injured is now facing a citation.

LCSD: Newberry teen accused of firing shots in air during event at park

Apr 20, 2026 11:57 AM EDT

Lexington County deputies say they've arrested a Newberry teen accused of firing shots in the air during an event at Crooked Creek Park in Chapin Saturday.

Irmo students get lesson on driving safety

Apr 17, 2026 5:41 PM EDT

Some Midlands students got a lesson in driving safety Friday, April 17.

Lexington PD: 27-year-old wanted in relation to theft incidents arrested

Apr 16, 2026 4:35 PM EDT

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO)-- Lexington PD says the Lexington County Sheriff's Department's Fugitive Team helped find Price and arrested him in Pelion on Wednesday, April 22.

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden welcomes two new cotton-top tamarins

Apr 16, 2026 3:36 PM EDT

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden officials say they welcomed a new pair of cotton-top tamarins, Pepita and Caqueta!

Rabid bat confirmed in Lexington County; 1 person and 1 pet exposed

Apr 15, 2026 1:39 PM EDT

The South Carolina Department of Public Health (SCDPH) has confirmed that a bat found in West Columbia has tested positive for rabies.

SCHP:Pedestrian dies after being struck by van

Apr 15, 2026 10:58 AM EDT

Troopers with the SC Highway Patrol say a pedestrian died after being struck by a van early Tuesday morning (April 14).

Lexington County people arrested on child sexual abuse material charges

Apr 14, 2026 11:59 AM EDT

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says two people have been arrested on 9 charges in total.

Dutch Fork firefighters battle multiple fires

Apr 13, 2026 6:20 PM EDT

Firefighters in Dutch Fork had a busy day Sunday, April 12.

West Columbia Police searching for teen who was reported as a runaway

Apr 13, 2026 5:55 PM EDT

West Columbia Police are searching for a teen who was reported as a runaway, say police.

Inbound lanes re-open after collision sends multiple people to hospital

Apr 13, 2026 1:00 PM EDT

Lexington Police said a collision on West Main Street/US-1 at Gibson Road had all inbound lanes closed around 12 p.m.

Deputies arrest man accused of trying to run over a child with his car

Apr 10, 2026 4:25 PM EDT

Lexington County deputies arrested a man after he attempted to run over a child with his car, says the sheriff.

Missing 8-year-old found safe, deputies say

Apr 9, 2026 9:41 AM EDT

Lexington Co. deputies say Prince has been found safe.

Lexington Police asking for help finding someone accused of stealing wallet at shoe store

Apr 7, 2026 11:15 AM EDT

Lexington Police are asking for help finding someone accused of being involved in a theft at a shoe store, said officers.

Lexington woman charged with stealing cars from dealership

Apr 6, 2026 11:24 AM EDT

Lexington County deputies have arrested a woman accused of stealing and damaging cars at a used car lot, said officials.

SLED charges Lexington man with exposure of private parts

Apr 2, 2026 12:56 PM EDT

South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) says a man has been charged exposure of private parts in a lewd and lascivious manner.

Coroner: Elderly man killed in house fire

Apr 1, 2026 4:04 PM EDT

Coroner Margaret Fisher says Wilfrid Demers, 91 died in the fire on Longview St.

Palmetto Cash 5 Jackpot winner in West Columbia

Mar 30, 2026 6:36 PM EDT

Lottery players in West Columbia should check their tickets as someone has won the Palmetto Cash 5, say lottery officials.

SCDOT to start demolishing old US-21 bridge in Lexington County

Mar 30, 2026 12:45 PM EDT

Monday, March 30, the SC Department of Transportation will start demolishing the old US-21 bridge over I-26 at exit 129 tonight through Wednesday, April 1 in Lexington County.