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Richland, Lexington courts put temporary restrictions, cancellations in place to avoid coronavirus exposure

Richland County and Lexington County put temporary changes into effect as cases of COVID-19 continue to climb

Mar 13, 2020 6:00 AM EDT

Rochelle Dean,

Richland County Administrator Leonardo Brown announced Thursday that a decision has been made to temporarily restrict access to the Judicial Center due to possible concerns of indirect exposure to the coronavirus. All jury trials at the courthouse are now postponed. Brown says it’s a temporary restriction as crews come in to the clean the building. Right now only essential personnel…

Water main break causes temporary road closure in Town of Lexington

Nov 15, 2019 8:05 PM EDT

Rochelle Dean,

Image: Lexington PD Lexington, SC (WOLO) — The Lexington Police Department is asking drivers to avoid the 100 block of West Butler Street where they say a water main break is affecting traffic. If you do have to travel through the area, authorities ask that you stay alert of Town of Lexington personnel which are currently working to repair the…

A Lexington Co. man dies week after encounter with deputies

Sep 25, 2019 8:30 AM EDT

Rochelle Dean,

Lexington, SC (WOLO) —A Lexington County man has died after an encounter with deputies last week. Investigators say 34 year old Stephen Gagliani died Tuesday. According to deputies, on September 18th, Gagliani became combative with deputies conducting a welfare check on Crestridge Drive. The deputies then used tasers and pepper spray to subdue Gagliani. Authorities tell is the Deputies were…

Free child seat check helps parents click in to proper safety

May 16, 2019 11:27 PM EDT

Rochelle Dean,

Lexington, SC (WOLO) — The Lexington Police Department is teaming up with Panera bread for a child seat check event they hope with help you keep your precious cargo safe. Saturday May 18th, 2019 from 11AM until 1 PM, you can stop by the Panera Bread at 5416 Sunset Boulevard in Lexington and make sure the child seat you strap…

Police looking for suspect accused of CVS robbery in Lexington

May 2, 2019 7:38 AM EDT

, Kenneil Mitchell,

Lexington Police are looking for a armed robbery suspect and a get away driver accused of robbing a CVS store on Sunset Boulevard.

Cost of Lexington curbside pick up set to jump

Mar 1, 2019 11:00 PM EDT

Rochelle Dean,

Lexington, SC (WOLO) — A contract for Lexington’s curbside pick up is about to expire and County officials say resident who live in unincorporated parts of the County, who subscribe to curbside pick up may soon see a difference in their bill within the next month. County officials say the rate customers have now has been in effect since 2009…

Detained suspect sentenced to 7 years for smearing bodily fluids on officer

Feb 27, 2019 7:27 PM EDT

Rochelle Dean,

A man arriving at a Lexington Detention center for a previous charge has been sentence to 7 years after officials say he threw fecal matter at officers.