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Wanted man dies after being stun-gunned, handcuffed by Lexington County deputies

A suspect died while in the custody of the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 9, the department announced. more

NC parents arrested for illegally removing children from foster care

A man and a woman from North Carolina are accused of illegally removing their children from foster care in Lexington County and taking them across state lines. more

Lexington sheriff talks leading department during ‘national tide’ against law enforcement

With a little more than a year to go before his office will again be on the ballot in Lexington County, Sheriff Jay Koon spoke of his department’s recent accomplishments and difficulties at the Lexington Chamber’s Aug. 8 Business Over Breakfast meeting. more

Man accused of calling in bomb threats against Upstate police departments from Lexington County

A Lexington man was arrested July 24 for allegedly calling in bomb threats against police departments in the Upstate municipalities of Greenville, Simpsonville and Fountain Inn. more

West Columbia man charged with attempted murder following convenience store shooting

A West Columbia resident was charged with attempted murder, accused of shooting into a car full of people Aug. 3. more

6 Lexington County restaurants received C grades in July

Six Lexington County restaurants received a C, the lowest Food Grade given out by the state Department of Health and Environmental Control, during the month of July. more

2 Lexington County men accused of distributing child sexual abuse material

Two Lexington County men were arrested recently on three total charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors. more

West Columbia man to serve 6.5 years in prison for fentanyl possession

A West Columbia man will serve 6.5 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to a fentanyl charge. more

Columbia man found with 587 pills at traffic stop, charged with trafficking fentanyl

Columbia residents arrested in Lexington County July 31 on drug charges. more

Lexington County schools release early amid threat of severe storms

The two Lexington County school districts where students have begun classes are altering their schedules Aug. 7 due to the threat of potentially dangerous weather. more

Photos: Lexington County Sheriff's Department hosts Touch a Truck event

The parking lot at Lexington High School was full of the sound of sirens and children's excitement as Touch a Truck took over the space Saturday, Aug. 5. more

Busy Irmo intersection closed for the week for water repairs

A key intersection in Irmo is closed for the week while Columbia Water conducts repairs. more

Lexington County details plans to protect against potential flooding

How will Lexington County prepare for future flooding disasters? It’s an important question, given the catastrophic damage suffered throughout the county during the “thousand year … more

Photos: Lexington welcomes River Bluff principal’s daughter home after traumatic car wreck

After more than a month, a local principal’s daughter is home following traumatic injuries suffered in a Hawaii car crash. more

Man dies in Lake Murray near Chapin-area dock

A man who died in Lake Murray last month has been identified. more

Cayce camp connects youth with police officers while striving to develop character

Thirty-two kids gathered in Cayce for the last two weeks learning from a variety of community leaders. more

Ahead of school year, multiple law enforcement agencies train at Lexington high school

Multiple agencies participated in a crisis management training at a Lexington County high school last month with an emphasis on special-needs students. more

Lexington educator named state’s top history teacher

A Lexington teacher has been honored as the state’s best in his subject. more

Movement under Lake Murray Dam walkway caused June closure

The Lake Murray Dam is undergoing repairs after inspections revealed structural issues, but a federal monitoring agency says the problems don’t present an immediate safety concern. On June … more

After lakefront resort falls apart, proposed Lexington Conference Center up in the air

With the clock ticking on state funds allocated for the purpose, Lexington is mulling where it could put a proposed conference center. more

New Pelion development could nearly double the town’s number of homes

Pelion Town Council has annexed property to add a development that could bring big growth to the small hamlet. more

Lexington Medical Center named No. 2 hospital in SC for second-straight year

The second-best hospital in South Carolina continues to reside in Lexington County. more

Chapin church announces new affiliation after exiting UMC

A Chapin church that recently adopted a new name now has a new affiliation. more

Starting this year, all Lexington County schools will have a dedicated resource officer

When students return to Lexington County classrooms this month, each of their schools will have its own school resource officer. more

2 Lexington County men convicted for conspiracy to distribute meth

Two Lexington men recently pleaded guilty to charges related to the distribution of methamphetamine. more
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