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Town of Lexington makes history at swearing-in ceremony with first woman mayor

Dec 6, 2023 1:27 PM EST

The Town of Lexington made history on Monday night by swearing-in first woman mayor.

Lexington Co. deputies asking for help locating person last seen by family on Thursday

Dec 5, 2023 3:21 PM EST

The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help finding Jerrold George Dejean, say deputies.

Here's what to know if you hit a deer

Dec 4, 2023 3:38 PM EST

What are you supposed to do if you hit a deer?

Town of Lexington held its annual Snowball Parade

Dec 4, 2023 1:37 PM EST

It is the most wonderful time of the year and many in Lexington were in the holiday spirit.

Lexington Police: 14-year-old found safe

Dec 1, 2023 6:55 PM EST

The Lexington Police Department says Sanyia Thompson has been found safe and has returned home.

Salvation Army hoping to help 2500 children this Christmas with Angel Tree Program

Dec 1, 2023 2:01 PM EST

This is the last weekend to participate in the Angel Tree Program by adopting a child and gifting them Christmas presents.

Irmo mayor and mayor-elect celebrate opening of new dog park, talk about future of town

Nov 30, 2023 6:55 PM EST

The dog park is part of a larger project which has brought a community garden to the neighborhood and plans to add a skate park next year.

LCSD: Man charged after discarding body of shooting victim

Nov 29, 2023 5:52 PM EST

A man is charged with murder, grand larceny, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and circumventing an electronic monitoring device, according to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department.

2024 SC African American History Calendar unveiled

Nov 27, 2023 11:55 PM EST

The South Carolina Department of Education unveiled the 2024 South Carolina African American History Calendar.

Lexington County deputies asking for the public's help finding individuals accused of stealing lawn equipment

Nov 27, 2023 5:33 PM EST

The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says they are asking for the public's help identifying two people accused of stealing in Gilbert.

Lexington County coroner identifies body found at Motel 6

Nov 27, 2023 3:17 PM EST

The Lexington County coroner said the body found in an abandoned room at Motel 6 on Burning Tree Drive on August 14, 2023, shortly after 07:00 p.m. in Lexington County has been identified.

AAA: Gas prices expected to be cheapest this Thanksgiving since 2020

Nov 22, 2023 6:57 PM EST

If you're hitting the road this Thanksgiving AAA says gas prices are expected to be the cheapest since 2020.

Gaston man accused of Attempted Murder is arrested

Nov 21, 2023 12:17 AM EST

Lexington County deputies arrest man accused of Attempted Murder after a November 16th shooting incident

Lexington police asking for public's help identifying alleged beauty store shoplifters

Nov 17, 2023 1:12 PM EST

The Lexington Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying alleged beauty store shoplifters.

One dead after single-vehicle collision in Lexington County

Nov 17, 2023 11:21 AM EST

One person is dead after a single-vehicle collision on Thursday afternoon in Lexington County, says the South Carolina Highway Patrol.

Traffic Alert: Paving work on Augusta Road/US-1 at I-20 causes lanes to close

Nov 16, 2023 10:43 AM EST

The Lexington Police Department has announced that lanes on Augusta Road/US-1 at I-20 are closed.

Irmo Community Park temporarily closed for repairs

Nov 15, 2023 11:19 AM EST

The Town of Irmo has announced the two-day closure of the Irmo Community Park for renovations.

Jill Biden hosts tea for female faith leaders and others, including South Carolina prayer partner

Nov 14, 2023 3:24 PM EST

Jill Biden hosted a White House listening session on Monday with about 60 female faith leaders, community leaders and others, including the South Carolina pastor’s wife whom she credits with helping restore her faith in God after the Bidens’ son Beau died of cancer in 2015.