Coroner Identifies Victim in Fatal I-26 On-Ramp Crash
2025-12-19
By Terry Ward, West Metro News Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a two-vehicle crash on the westbound I-26Continue Reading
West Columbia Fire Chief Shares Winter Home Safety and Energy-Saving Tips
2025-12-16
By Terry Ward, West Metro News WEST COLUMBIA — With more people relying on home heating systems during the winter months, West Columbia Fire ChiefContinue Reading
Two Charged in Lexington County on Drug, Firearms Offenses
2025-12-10
LEXINGTON COUNTY — A Lexington County man and woman were arrested following a traffic stop that led to multiple drug and weapons charges, according toContinue Reading
Sheriff Leon Lott and deputies ring bells for the Salvation Army
2025-12-09
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department raised over $1,800 in a single day this year By W. Thomas Smith Jr. FOR THE FIFTH YEAR IN AContinue Reading
Town of Lexington Christmas Parade road closures and detours
2025-12-07
Lexington, SC (December 5, 2025) — Chief Terrence Green is notifying the Town of Lexington community of road closures and traffic detours in place onContinue Reading
Cayce Police Make Arrests in Two Separate Cases
2025-12-03
Officers Remain Dedicated to the Safety of Cayce Citizens CAYCE, S.C. — The Cayce Police Department (CPD) has made significant arrests in two separate cases—oneContinue Reading
School Cafeteria Employee Charged After Carrying Weapon on Campus
2025-11-18
LEXINGTON, S.C. – A Sandhills Middle School cafeteria employee has been charged after allegedly bringing a loaded firearm onto school grounds. Andrea Brooks, 43, facesContinue Reading
SCDNR Director delivers keynote during S.C. Police Combat League Banquet
2025-11-18
Mullikin celebrates law enforcement officers from across South Carolina By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, director of the S.C. Department of Natural ResourcesContinue Reading
Leesville Man Charged After Drugs, Guns, and Cash Found in Home
2025-11-07
LEXINGTON, S.C. – A Leesville man is facing charges after narcotics agents discovered cocaine, firearms, and cash in his home, according to the Lexington CountyContinue Reading
Deputy presented retirement credentials at age 92
2025-10-23
Sheriff Lott honors retired Deputy and Vietnam veteran James L. Taylor Sr. By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Mr. James L. Taylor, Sr., a 92-year-old retiredContinue Reading
Richland County Deputies win softball tournament title
2025-10-13
First Responders Charity Softball Tournament held at Columbia’s Segra ParkBy W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and deputies with the Richland CountyContinue Reading