Several roads will be closed Sunday for the annual Town of Lexington Christmas Parade
The Town of Lexington annual's Christmas parade is this Sunday, and there are several road closures and detours drivers should be aware of.
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72-year-old woman shot and killed after argument behind shopping center
One man is in custody after Lexington investigators say a 72-year-old Gilbert woman was shot in the face during what a witness says started as an argument behind the Town Square Shopping Center.
Lexington District Two experiencing high number of teacher absences at two schools on Friday
According to a statement released by Lexington School District Two, Brookland Cayce High School and Airport High School are experiencing a high number of teachers who requested personal illness leave today.
Lexington-Richland District Five board meets to discuss possible changes to reopening plan
The Lexington-Richland School District Five board met Wednesday to discuss possible changes to the district’s reopening plan. This comes after three high schools closed Tuesday due to a severe shortage in staff.
Lexington School District One passes one-time employee payment package
Tuesday night, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees passed a one-time employee payment package.
Four Lexington County men arrested on charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that four Lexington County men have been arrested on charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor.
Lexington Richland District Five to hold special board meeting after three schools close Tuesday morning
In a statement released Tuesday morning, Lexington Richland School District Five announced a special-called board meeting scheduled for Wednesday at 4 p.m.
Toys for Tots "Fill the MRAP" toy drive begins
On Monday, Lexington Police Chief Terrrence Green announced the start of the annual Toys for Tots "Fill the MRAP" toy drive.
Gilbert man charged for crimes related to the sexual exploitation of a minor
According to Attorney General Alan Wilson, a Gilbert man has been arrested and charged with five crimes related to the sexual exploitation of a minor.
Missing teen found safe
Lexington County Sheriff's Department officials say they are searching for a missing teenager in Red Bank.
Deputies investigating after woman found with gunshot wound in Swansea
Lexington County deputies say one woman was shot on Wednesday.
Columbia man sentenced to nearly 22 years for role in 2017 home invasion
According to U.S. Attorney Peter M. McCoy Jr., a Columbia man has been sentenced to nearly 22 years in federal prison for his role in a Lexington home invasion.
Lexington Co. Coroner identifies victim from Monday evening fire
Authorities say one person was killed in a house fire in Gilbert Monday night. Lexington County emergency crews responded to the home on Chicksaw Trail around 7 p.m.
Lexington man arrested for home break-in near Pelion
Deputies with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department say they have arrested a Lexington man for a break-in at a home near Pelion on Saturday.
Lexington County School District 3 changes in-person learning schedule
Lexington County School District 3 is changing its hybrid schedule. Starting Monday, hybrid students at Batesburg-Leesville Middle School will begin five days per week face to face instruction.
Lexington man arrested on several child sexual abuse charges
In a statement released Thursday afternoon, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of 37-year-old Ronnie Dawsey Jr. on 16 charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor.
Staff evacuated after gas leak at Irmo Middle School
According to Lexington-Richland School District Five, a gas leak was reported Wednesday morning at Irmo Middle School. Officials say no students were in the building as Wednesday's are a distance learning day for the district, but staff members at Irmo Middle and CrossRoads Intermediate were evacuated.
Victim id'd after fatal shooting on S. Hampton Ave. in Red Bank
The Lexington County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal shooting in Red Bank Monday night.
Funeral held for unclaimed veterans Friday morning
A funeral for unclaimed veterans who died in Lexington County was held Friday morning. The funeral took place at the Fort Jackson National Cemetery. Those remembered were U.S. Army veterans Alan Bedell, Cephus Grate Jr. and Ricky Willie.
Cayce DPS looking to identify car, driver involved in hit and run Monday evening
The Cayce Department of Public Safety is asking for the public's help in identifying the car and driver involved in a hit and run collision Monday.
