12-year-old Lexington boy charged for neighborhood "swatting" calls
Lexington Police say a 12-year-old boy has been charged in connection with several "swatting" calls that were made from a neighborhood off Barr Road in Lexington.
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Columbia man pleads guilty to failing to pay taxes withheld from employee paychecks
U.S. Attorney Peter M. McCoy Jr. says a Columbia man was sentenced to a year and a half in prison after pleading guilty to failing to pay taxes withheld from employee paychecks.
Protesters gather outside the office of Rep. Joe Wilson, call for impeachment of the president
Protestors gathered outside of Congressman Joe Wilson's office in West Columbia Monday afternoon.
LCSD: Gaston woman arrested with over 60 grams of meth
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says a woman accused of trafficking meth has been arrested.
RCSD: Woman charged with abuse of a vulnerable adult resulting in death
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says a woman has been charged with abuse of a vulnerable adult resulting in death.
Myrtle Beach teen charged with robbing, kidnapping taxi driver in Lexington Co.
Officials say a teenager from Myrtle Beach is in custody after being accused of robbing and kidnapping a cab driver in Lexington County.
Update: Pet Supermarket in Lexington hosting fundraiser; adoption drive canceled
You have the chance to give a furry friend a new home. Pet Supermarket in Lexington is hosting a "furever home" adoption drive this Saturday.
Lexington Two extends virtual learning period through January 15
On Tuesday, Lexington School District Two announced that students will have a two week virtual learning period that runs from January 4-15.
Riverbanks Zoo offering "Free Fridays" for Richland and Lexington County residents through February
If you live in Richland County or Lexington County, the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is giving you free admission every Friday throughout this month and February.
Lexington man arrested on charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of a Lexington man for charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor.
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List of Midlands school districts temporarily moving online following winter break
Several school districts throughout the Midlands have opted to temporarily move to a virtual learning model for students following winter break.
Lexington PD searching for suspects accused of stealing the license plate from a truck parked at a hotel
The Lexington Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying two suspects who, they say, stole the license plate from a truck parked at a hotel in the Town of Lexington.
City of West Columbia extends mask ordinance through the end of February
On Wednesday, the West Columbia City Council voted to extend the city's mask ordinance through the end of February.
Cayce DPS: Man charged in August double homicide
The Cayce Department of Public Safety says a man has been charged in connection with an August 2 shooting incident that left two dead.
Driver charged with a DUI involving drugs after colliding with Lexington Police vehicle
A driver was charged with a DUI involving drugs after colliding with a Lexington Police SUV.
Michigan man arrested in Lexington County, facing drug and gun charges
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says they arrested a man from Detroit, on Saturday, and charged him with trafficking meth, trafficking heroin and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
Midlands residents are invited to recycle their Christmas trees at the Grinding of the Greens
Residents in Lexington and Richland Counties can recycle their Chritsmas trees at the Grinding of the Greens, provided by Keep the Midlands Beautiful.
Leesville man charged with criminal solicitation of a minor
According to South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, a Lexington County man has been charged with criminal solicitation of a minor.
One dead after SUV goes airborne in four vehicle collision near State Farmers Market
Highway Patrol says one person is dead after an SUV went airborne in a four vehicle collision near the State Farmers Market Wednesday.
Lexington School District Two announces a week of remote learning to follow winter break
Students in Lexington School District Two will return to the classroom a week later following winter break.
DHEC: Rabid raccoon enters Lexington Medical Center; one person exposed
DHEC says one person was exposed to rabies after a rabid raccoon entered the Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia.
Lexington Police looking for suspect who stole multiple packages from the front porch of a home
The Lexington Police Department says they are looking for a suspect who stole multiple packages from the front porch of a residence earlier this month.
Hudson's Smokehouse hosting "Archery Turkey Shootout" this Saturday
Hudson's Smokehouse in Lexington is hosting an "Archery Turkey Shoot-out" on Saturday.
