Lexington News
Irmo firefighters control Saturday house fire
Irmo firefighters were able to control a house fire in the 100 block of Spartan Drive.
SC lawmakers react to winning state election races
All 46 South Carolina senate seats and 124 House spots were up for grabs last night as well as the state’s seven congressional seats.
West Columbia Police seeking public's help finding person accused of robbing bank on Sunset Boulevard
The West Columbia Police is seeking the public's help finding someone accused of robbing a bank on Sunset Boulevard on Friday.
Lexington County man sentenced to 25 years for drug trafficking
A Lexington County man has been sentenced to 25 years for drug trafficking.
Lexington Co. coroner identifies victim of I-26 collision
A person who died in a vehicle vs pedestrian incident on I-26 has been identified, says the coroner's office.
West Columbia Police searching for individuals who took items from Senn Street home
Police in West Columbia are searching for individuals who took items from a home in the area.
Chapin area schools under modified secure status, say school district
According to Lexington-Richland School District Five, based on information the district has received from law enforcement a couple of Chapin area schools are under a modified secure status.
Police still searching for murder suspect in Chapin
Chapin police say they have a confirmed sighting of a fugitive wanted for murder overnight near Chapin High School.
Road back open after car crash in Town of Lexington
Road back open after a car collision at the intersection of Mineral Springs and Sunset Boulevard Thursday night.
SC DOT recognizes Congressman Joe Wilson with renaming ceremony
Not only is the airport in Wilson’s district, but he also says he always tries to fly local and has roots in the area.
Your Voice, Your Vote: Familiar face challenged by two candidates for SC House District 93
Govan is being challenged by third party candidate Harold Geddings and Republican Krista Hassell.
Lexington Police requesting public's help identifying alleged shoplifter
Lexington Police is asking for the public's help identifying an alleged shoplifter, say police.
Town of Lexington hosts annual 'Fall Festival'
The Town of Lexington helps kids get into the Halloween spirit with their annual 'Fall Festival"
Boil water advisory issued in the City of West Columbia
A boil water advisory has been issued in West Columbia due to a water main break, say city officials.
USC Player Nick Emmanwori gives back to community
A USC football player is giving back to the community he grew up in.
Lexington man arrested on sexual exploitation of minors charges
A Lexington man was arrested on charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors, says the AG's Office.
Pine Street in South Congaree to close for bridge repairs, says SCDOT
South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) crews will close Pine Street in South Congaree from East Steel Road to Edmund Highway for bridge repairs, said SCDOT.
Riverbanks Zoo adds new member to zoo family
Riverbanks Zoo is adding a new member to the zoo family.
Individuals accused of breaking into SLED training facility identified, say Lexington Co. deputies
Lexington County Sheriff's Department says the individuals accused of breaking into a SLED training facility have been identified.
Man arrested after weekend stabbing, say police
A man has been arrested by Chapin Police after a stabbing that happened over the weekend, says the police department.
Lexington County coroner identifies person who died after two-vehicle collision
The person who died after a two-vehicle collision was identified by the Lexington county coroner, says the coroner's office.
Pedestrian identified after West Columbia collision, say coroner's office
A pedestrian was killed after a collision last week has been identified by the coroner's office, said officials.
Lexington Police says teen has been found safe in North Carolina
Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green says Lillie Nicole Parker, age 18, has been found safe and in good health in North Carolina.
Pelion Police search for driver accused in deadly hit and run
The South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) is looking for the driver of a car they say was involved in a deadly hit and run.