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Lexington father, son accused of murder makes court appearance

Dec 14, 2023 6:22 PM EST

A father and son accused in a recent murder made their first appearance in a Lexington County courtroom this afternoon.

Lexington Police still accepting donations for Toys for Tots campaign

Dec 14, 2023 6:01 PM EST

The Lexington Police Department is wrapping up its Toys for Tots campaign at Clutch Coffee.

Coroner releases the name of victim who died after multi-vehicle I-20 collision

Dec 14, 2023 4:41 PM EST

The Lexington County Coroner's Office is releasing the name of the person who died after a multi-vehicle collision on Wednesday, said the coroner's office.

Sheriff's department partnering with church to give back for holiday season

Dec 14, 2023 4:21 PM EST

Body found near Amazon warehouse is identified

Dec 14, 2023 11:13 AM EST

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the body found near an Amazon warehouse.

Gov. Henry McMaster outlines school safety improvements at ceremonial bill signing

Dec 13, 2023 10:32 PM EST

Currently almost 90 percent of schools in South Carolina have school resource officers.

Bonds Approved In Richland, Lexington Counties For Riverbanks Zoo And Garden

County councils approve bond to help fund zoo expansion

Dec 13, 2023 6:39 PM EST

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will receive public and private help with the completion of phase two of its ‘Bridge to the Wild’ project.

Lexington County deputies investigating after reports of body seen near Amazon facility

Dec 13, 2023 4:55 PM EST

The Lexington County Sheriff's Department said deputies are in the early stages of a death investigation after reports of a body near an Amazon.

Crooked Creek Park hosting candy cane hunt

Dec 13, 2023 3:04 PM EST

Crooked Creek Park is hosting a candy cane hunt on Friday, Dec. 15.

Texas man sentenced to federal prison in connection with Irmo armed bank robbery

Dec 13, 2023 12:48 PM EST

A Texas man was sentenced to 92 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to committing armed bank robbery, said the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

DHEC confirms first pediatric flu-related death of the season in South Carolina

Dec 12, 2023 7:00 PM EST

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has announced the first pediatric flu-related death of the season in 2023.

Coroner identifies Lexington man as victim in Fairfield County collision

Dec 12, 2023 6:36 PM EST

The driver of a Ford Transit who was pronounced dead at Prisma Health Richland Memorial after a Monday collision has been identified by the Fairfield County coroner, says the coroner's office.

SC Dept. of Revenue gives tips for tax season

Dec 12, 2023 2:52 PM EST

The South Carolina Department of Revenue is sharing a few tips to help prepare for the upcoming tax season.

Gas prices in South Carolina continue to drop

Dec 11, 2023 5:31 PM EST

Gas prices have fallen this week.

Lexington County Animal Services announces December adoption special

Dec 11, 2023 1:28 PM EST

Lexington County Animal Services has announced an adoption special for December.

Coroner: Missing Barnwell County woman found dead in Lexington County river

Dec 11, 2023 12:36 PM EST

A woman reported missing in Barnwell County was found dead in a Lexington County river, said the Lexington County coroner.

Driver dead after hitting tree during Lexington County collision

Dec 11, 2023 11:13 AM EST

A driver was pronounced dead after an early morning collision on US-178, said state troopers.

Riverbanks Zoo temporarily locked down after nearby 'shots-fired' report

Dec 8, 2023 5:50 PM EST

Officials with Riverbanks Zoo and Garden say the park was temporarily placed on secure status after a report of shots fired on nearby Candi Ln.

Lexington Police Department's Pack The Pontoon Event

Lexington Police delivers toys collected for Toys for Tots campaign

Dec 8, 2023 5:43 PM EST

On Friday morning officers with the Lexington Police Department delivered toys collected during this year's Pack the Pontoon event.

Dominion Energy begins restoration work at Lake Murray Dam

Dec 8, 2023 2:23 PM EST

Beginning in January, Dominion Energy will start work to extend operations of critical infrastructure used to generate power for customers and supply water to the Lower Saluda River.