Passerby discovers dead body along shoulder of I-20
Authorities investigate a death after they say a passerby discovered a dead body on the shoulder of the interstate 20 Friday morning
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Chapin H.S. student selected to perform at Carnegie Hall
One Chapin High School student is hitting a high note after being chosen to join other musician peers from across the country that will get to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City
Death investigation underway in Lexington County
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department said it is in the early phases of a death investigation that began on Friday morning along the westbound side of I-20 near mile marker 62.
Traffic Alert: Multiple railroad crossing closures in Irmo
The Town of Irmo announced on Facebook that there will be railroad crossing closures in the area starting today.
SCDOT celebrates groundbreaking of improvements to busy interchange
To improve safety and flow of traffic, the project will include reconstruction of ramps as well as the creation of flyover acceleration lanes.
Lexington County man sentenced to 40 years for Fish Hatchery Road murder
A 22-year-old man was convicted for murder by a Lexington County jury last week, says the Eleventh Circuit Solicitor’s Office.
9 people displaced following single-wide mobile home fire
Nine people in Lexington County are displaced after a mobile home fire, said fire officials.
Firefighters investigate smoke coming from Gaston school
Crews with the Lexington County Fire Service and Gaston Police Department was at a school seen with smoke in the structure, said Gaston police.
Lexington County coroner identifies person killed in motorcycle accident
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the name of the person who died in a motorcycle accident near the 63 mile-maker of I-20, said the coroner's office.
Lexington County man sentenced to 30 years in prison for burglary, armed robbery
A 19-year-old has pled guilty in Lexington County after his connection to two separate cases, said the Solicitor’s Office.
First Lady makes a stop in West Columbia
With the South Carolina Democratic Primary next Saturday, First Lady Jill Biden traveled to the Palmetto State Friday
Police officer terminated after removing political signs, say officers
An Irmo Police Officer was terminated from the department for removing political signs, said IPD.
Lexington Police searching for man accused of stealing clothing from department store
The Lexington Police Department is trying to identify a person who took clothing from a department store, said officers.
Lexington man sentenced to prison for shooting into estranged wife's home
According to the 11th Circuit Solicitor’s Office, a Lexington man was sentenced to prison for shooting into his estranged wife's house.
Several railroad crossings set to close for maintenance, repairs
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department wants residents, and those who may be planning to drive in the area to be aware of upcoming closures for several railroad crossings
Coroner releases name of victim who died in Fish Hatchery Road collision
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the name of the person who died in a single-vehicle collision on Fish Hatchery Road, said the coroner's office.
Multiple railroad crossings across the Midlands closing for maintenance
Multiple railroad crossings across the Midlands will be closed for maintenance and repairs starting on Monday, Jan. 29.
Traffic Alert: Lexington residents urged to use caution after collision in North Lake Drive area
The Lexington Police Department is asking residents to use caution in the North Lake Drive and Round Knob Road area due to a collision.
1 dead, 1 injured after late night Lexington County collision, says SCHP
One person is dead and one person is injured after a late night collision on Tuesday, says SCHP.
Riverbanks Zoo beloved koala dies
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is mourning the loss of a beloved koala Charlotte.
Midlands "gang member" sentenced to 25 years in prison for drugs
A Midlands gang member was convicted by a Lexington County jury on Thursday, said the Eleventh Circuit Solicitor’s Office.
Lexington man arrested on charges connected to solicitation of a minor
A Lexington man was arrested three charges connected to the attempted sexual exploitation of a minor, said the Attorney General's Office.
Police: Man arrested for sharing child sexual abuse material
Investigators say they found sexually explicit pictures of children dating between 2014 and 2023.
Individual accused of stealing headphones, army bag from multiple vehicles, say investigators
The Lexington Police Department is asking for assistance from the public to identify the individual accused of stealing from several vehicles, said the department.
Officers searching for person accused of shoplifting at local business
The Cayce Police Department is asking for the public's help finding a person accused of shoplifting from a business in the area, say investigators.
