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Body recovered from Lake Murray identified

Travers Antonio Berry, 50, of Columbia, has been identified by Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher as the man recovered from Lake Murray last week. His body was found near the Irmo side of … more
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Mental Health Matters: Is AI making us spectators of own lives?

I write this today while admitting I do not have a handy list of solutions or strategies to suggest (just a spoiler alert before you get to the end and are expecting an answer to this issue). I … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: April 3, 1882: Jesse James was just the 1st to fall

It was an unusually warm morning on that Monday, especially for early spring. The man who rented the little wooden-frame house at 1318 Lafayette St. had just finished breakfast when he noticed that a … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Meeting Street Music Fest is this weekend in West Columbia

Lexington County Thursday, April 16 Concert at Icehouse Amphitheater On Thursday, April 16, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., Sam & Illia will be performing at Lexington’s Icehouse Amphitheater, … more
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Lexington may get 50 new townhomes

Lexington Town Council approved the first reading of a rezoning request that could bring a 50-unit townhome development to 201 Old Chapin Road, not far from downtown Lexington. The request seeks … more
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Man convicted of West Columbia attempted murder on law enforcement officers sentenced to 25 years in prison

Jonathan Russell Saylor, age 36, was convicted on Friday, March 27, 2026, by a Lexington County jury for a shooting that took place at a West Columbia hotel in 2023. The jury convicted Saylor of two … more
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‘Give nature its best chance.’ Couple creates their dream home on wildlife habitat, pushing back on Lexington’s rapid development

About five minutes by car from big box stores, restaurants and offices on Sunset Boulevard, tucked among the hardwood trees on Hope Ferry Road, is Wayne Haltiwanger and Teresa Addy-Haltiwanger’s … more
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Special election set for Lexington 1 school board seat

The special election to fill former Lexington One School Board Member Beth Shealy's seat is set for June 23.  Early voting for the nonpartisan race will be on weekdays from June 8 to June … more
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Lexington County Council grants purchase approval of county’s 1st mass casualty bus

Lexington County Council approved the purchase of a “mass casualty bus” during the March 24 meeting. A mass casualty bus is a specialized vehicle used by emergency personnel to administer … more
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Lexington man to be inducted into South Carolina Entertainment and Music Hall of Fame on April 17

A Sumter native and Veteran artist agent will be inducted into South Carolina Entertainment and Music Hall of Fame during a ceremony on April 17 at Lexington’s Icehouse Amphitheatre. The event … more
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Lexington County man charged with exposure of private parts to a minor

Jason Vincent Carnavale, 41, of Lexington County, has been charged with exposure of private parts in a lewd and lascivious manner, and disseminating harmful material to a minor. According to a … more
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Lexington County man charged with sexual exploitation of a minor

Steven Michael Schulz, 48, of Lexington County has been charged with third degree sexual exploitation of a minor and unlawful dissemination of obscene material to a minor. According to a release … more
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1 dead, another charged after Lexington County shooting April 4

Ke'Mari Samar'Trey Ford, 18, of Lexington, has been identified by Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher as the person who was found shot outside of an apartment complex on Fernandina Road in the … more
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Lexington woman charged with stealing dealership cars

Da’Niyah Shanesse Fulks, 20, of Lexington County, has been charged after cars were stolen from a dealership and damaged. Fulks was charged with three counts of grand larceny, two counts of … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: No shortage of events, things to do this Saturday in Lexington County

Lexington County Thursday, April 9 Concert at Icehouse Amphitheater On Thursday, April 9, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., Bourbon Sons will be performing at Lexington’s Icehouse Amphitheater, … more
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Mental Health Matters: Men’s mental health

Happy Spring! It looks and feels like spring is here, and while it may come and go for a bit, we are headed towards warmer weather! I grew up on the prairie where there are wide expanses of … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: The giggling granny

Criminals come in all shapes and varieties, and they prompt many reactions. Some infuriate you. Some leave you perplexed. Some evoke pathos and tragedy. And some are just plain creepy. They all … more
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Pamela Evette, the most Trump-aligned candidate for governor

Two threads tie President Donald J. Trump and South Carolina’s next Governor, Pamela Evette, together: both are political outsiders and highly successful business owners. I come from the … more
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Lexington man, age 91, dies in house fire

Wilfrid J. Demers Jr., 91, of Lexington, has been identified by Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher as the man who died in a house fire on April 1 just after midnight.  The house fire … more
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Lexington County Sheriff’s Department K-9 who died in 2025 among dogs to be honored at D.C. event

K-9 Sam, a two-year-old Belgian Malinois, who died on the job last year from heat-related illnesses, according to a 2025 Facebook post from the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, will be … more
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141 citations given to Lexington County drivers 30 days into hands-free law enforcement

It has now been over 30 days since South Carolina started issuing citations for the Hands-Free and Distracted Driving Law on Feb. 28, and according to data from the South Carolina Department of … more
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14th Annual Tartan Day South Highland Games & Celtic Festival brought traditions, fun to Lexington County

The 14th Annual Tartan Day South Highland Games and Celtic Festival was held from Thursday to Sunday, March 26 to March 29. Tartan Day South honors the Celtic culture and heritage in South … more
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See photos from Dining on the Dam 2026

Midlands locals gathered at the Lake Murray Dam on Sunday, March 29 for Dining on the Dam 2026, hosted by the Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center. Admission included dinner, beverages and … more
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49 running to represent Lexington County in 2026 General Election

Filing to run for seats in the 2026 General Election representing part of or the entirety of Lexington County closed on March 30. The statewide primaries are on June 9, 2026. The statewide general … more
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Campground planned near Seven Oaks area in Lexington County

Lexington County Council approved a zoning change for newly acquired land in the Gardendale community during its last meeting on Tuesday, March 24. The land, purchased by the Irmo Chapin Recreation … more
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