Lexington News
Lexington-Richland Five Board releases statement regarding the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Melton
As we reported earlier this week, Lexington-Richland Five Superintendent Dr. Christina Melton announced her resignation Monday night. Thursday, current board members released a statement addressing allegations made by one board member about the nature of Dr. Melton's exit and whether the board acted inappropriately.
Lexington PD conducting traffic safety checkpoints Friday
Heads up drivers! Don't be surprised if you see some blue lights driving around Lexington. The Lexington Police Department is setting up checkpoints around town Friday.
AG Wilson: Gaston man facing 20 charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors
According to South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, a Gaston man was arrested this week and faces 20 total charges for the sexual exploitation of minors.
Lexington Police asking for help finding man pictured on fake license used for credit card theft
The Lexington Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a man accused of using a fake driver's license to steal credit cards last week.
Lexington County Coroner identifies pedestrian fatally struck on Airport Blvd. Wednesday
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the pedestrian who died after being hit by a vehicle on Airport Boulevard Wednesday morning.
LCSD: Lexington man charged with trafficking meth
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says a Lexington man was arrested earlier this month on meth trafficking charges.
Two Lexington County men arrested on charges related to the sexual abuse of minors
According to South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, two Lexington County men were arrested on charges related to the sexual abuse of minors last week.
Town of Pine Ridge opens polls to elect new mayor
Residents in the Town of Pine Ridge are casting their ballots for mayor today. The special-called election comes after Robert Wells resigned in March for what he called lingering complications from COVID-19.
Bright pink bench, playground dedicated to Faye at Springdale Elementary
It’s been more than a year since the tragic disappearance and death of 6-year-old Faye Swetlik, when she went missing from her home in Cayce in February 2020. Sunday would have been Faye’s 8th birthday, so her teachers at Springdale Elementary School helped dedicate brand new playground equipment and a bright pink bench in memory of the bright and happy first grader.
Springdale Elementary reveals new bench dedicated in memory of Faye Swetlik
This morning, Springdale Elementary School honored the memory of Faye Swetlik, who would have turned eight yesterday. The school revealed a bright pink bench along with new pieces of equipment at the playground.
One man found dead from shooting on Groover Circle in Cayce
The Cayce Department of Public Safety says one man was killed after an early morning shooting on Monday on Groover Circle.
West Columbia man facing several charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor
According to Attorney General Wilson, a West Columbia man is facing several charges related to the sexual expolitation of a minor.
LCSD: Batesburg man charged in shooting that killed an 11-year-old girl on Wednesday
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says they arrested a man and charged him with the shooting death of an 11-year-old girl on Wednesday.
Lexington-Richland Five Summer Food Service Program begins June 23
On Friday, officials with Lexington-Richland School District Five announced that their Summer Food Service Program will begin Wednesday, June 23 and run through August 4.
Lexington Coroner identifies pedestrian struck and killed by vehicle on Augusta Road
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher says a pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle while she tried to cross Augusta Road around 11 p.m. last night.
Lexington County deputies search for answers in fatal shooting of 11-year-old girl
Lexington County deputies are investigating why two children were shot in Lexington County. Deputies say one of the children, 11-year-old Tashya Michelle Jay was pronounced dead on the scene.
High school graduations in the Midlands taking place this month
High school graduations are underway in the Midlands, and we have a list of graduation dates for school districts throughout the Midlands.
11-year-old girl fatally shot in Batesburg-Leesville
The Lexington County Coroner's Office has identified the child who was fatally shot on Wednesday on Madera Road.
Cayce fire truck used 80 years ago makes appearance at SC Firefighters Association Convention
The South Carolina Firefighters Association Convention is currently underway at the Columbia Convention Center. Earlier today, the firefighters got a blast from the past when the City of Cayce drove its 1936 fire truck from Cayce City Hall to the Convention Center.
LCPL Summer Reading program virtually exploring "Tails and Tales" from the Riverbanks Zoo
You and your kids can take part in the Lexington County Public Library's Summer Reading program! Today, you can learn about Riverbanks Zoo's most interesting stories in the "Tails and Tales from the Zoo" virtual event.
No one is hurt after a private bar fire on Fairview Road in Lexington
Lexington County firefighters say no one is hurt after an early morning fire at a private bar on Fairview Road.
