Man sentenced to 15 years for sexual assault of child
2019-07-18
James C. Hester, Sr., age 61, has pled guilty in Lexington County to Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor – Third Degree for sexually abusingContinue Reading
West Columbia police take part in bike run
2019-07-18
A law enforcement bike run was held July 13 starting in the Community Park of Irmo which involved several agencies from around the midlands. LexingtonContinue Reading
Six arrested on drug charges
2019-07-17
Lexington County narcotics agents have arrested six people on drug charges after tracking two wanted subjects to a home in Lexington. Deputies responded to theContinue Reading
Child found dead in pool
2019-07-16
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the identity of the 10-year-old boy who was pronounced dead after being found unresponsive in a relative’s swimmingContinue Reading
Lexington County deputy suspended after DUI arrest
2019-06-26
A Lexington County deputy has been placed on paid administrative leave after South Carolina state troopers charged him with driving under the influence. Troopers saidContinue Reading
Lexington man accused of sex trafficking
2019-06-20
Lexington County deputies have charged a man they said recruited and enticed a woman to perform sexual acts with other men for money. Gino Smith,Continue Reading
FBI academy graduates Captain Jenn Burns
2019-06-20
FBI academy graduates Captain Jenn Burns Captain Jenn Burns, commander of the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department’s west patrol region, has been graduated from the FBI’sContinue Reading
Solicitor’s Statement Following Death Penalty Trial
2019-06-14
On August 28, 2014, Merah, Elias, Nahtahn, Gabriel, and Abigail lost their lives at the hands of their father, Timothy Jones, Jr. The Lexington CountyContinue Reading
Boating Safety Class June 15
2019-06-13
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will be conducting a Boating Safety Class June 15 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The class will be heldContinue Reading
Surviving summer
2019-06-13
It’s not just uncomfortable outside – it’s dangerous. We haven’t reached the hottest days of the season, and there is already a very real threatContinue Reading
Irmo woman dies in West Columbia crash
2019-05-24
Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died as a result of a single-vehicle accident that occurred in the 600 block of West DunbarContinue Reading