The Lexington Police Department is out in full force today, conducting safety checkpoints. The checkpoints come in response to collisions, citizen traffic complaints, speeding and unsafe driving practices.
“I think it’s very clear that if we are not called back in, this is going to land in courts for them to make a decision," said Rep. Russell Ott from St. Matthews. "All we’re simply saying is that’s not necessary.”
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The Gaston Police Department says officers arrested two men after they found 20 grams of crack cocaine during a traffic stop.
“Both of my kids have been excited since early June to get going. My daughter will be in 1st grade and my son is in pre-K," Shaw said.
On Monday, Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher identified the suspect who was killed in an officer involved shooting on I-26 East yesterday.
In South Carolina, $435 million is set to go to 254 towns in the Palmetto State with fewer than 50,000 residents. However, South Carolina is only one a few nationwide that has yet to request those funds.
Residents in Irmo will soon have some new options when it comes to outdoor entertainment. This morning, Irmo Mayor Barry Walker and other officials broke ground on a new ten acre park project that will include a community garden, a dog park and a skate park.
Lexington Medical Center is on track to exceed its highest amount of hospitalized COVID-19 patients ever. Hospital spokesperson Jennifer Wilson says nearly 90% of those patients are unvaccinated.
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According to the Eleventh Circuit Solicitor's Office, a gang member who lives in Pelion pled guilty to trafficking cocaine and was sentenced to 15 years in prison yesterday.
Lexington Medical Center will now offer vaccines on Sundays. A spokesperson for the hospital says the expansion is due to an increasing number of COVID-19 cases throughout the Midlands.
The possibility of virtual learning was discussed at the Lexington-Richland Five School Board meeting on Monday. The board went over the district's COVID-19 protocol and decision making guide.
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The Lexington Police Department says they arrested a man after they found a stolen AR-15, nearly 100 rounds of ammunition, marijuana and Oxycodone pills during a traffic stop overnight.
The Irmo Police Department says a 37-year-old man was arrested for an indecent exposure incident that occurred back in May.
According to South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, a Batesburg man is charged with 14 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.
The Lexington Police Department provided an update on their investigation into a daycare employee accused of assaulting children in her care.
With the recent rise of COVID-19 cases locally, Lexington Medical Center is updating its hospital visitation policies.
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is asking for the community's help to find a missing woman.
Midlands students begin heading back to school this month.
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says they arrested a man accused of a shooting at a gas station last week.
According to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department, a man from Newberry County is accused of criminal sexual acts with a minor.
Lexington County is looking to help those affected by the pandemic. Renters or homeowners struggling to make payments can apply for up to six consecutive months of rental, mortgage and utility financial help through the LexCo CARES program.
