LEXINGTON, S.C. – Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the man recovered from Lake Murray near the Irmo side of the dam on September 13 as Darius Marshe Dendy, 34, of Columbia. Dendy was pronounced dead at the scene following the recovery of his body from the lake. InvestigatorsContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. – A Lexington County deputy has been placed on paid administrative leave following his arrest on third-degree domestic violence charges. According to an incident report from the Lexington Police Department, 47-year-old Charles Freeman was arrested early Monday morning at a residence in the 400 block of Ivy GreenContinue Reading
Senior Detention Deputy Brittany Sawyer of Lexington County has been named Officer of the Year by the South Carolina Jail Administrators Association. Sawyer received this honor at the association’s annual training conference in recognition of her outstanding service at the Lexington County Detention Center. Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon expressedContinue Reading
Five recipients from five agencies honored by Columbia-area church for fourth consecutive year By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) Lieutenant Frieda Brown and four fellow first responders received Eastminster Presbyterian Church’s annual SERVANT LEADERSHIP AWARD on Wednesday evening, the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.Continue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. – Lexington County deputies have arrested a Little Mountain man accused of sexual activity with teen girls he lured to meet him with promises of vaping devices. Trevor Grant Oty, 20, is charged with two counts of solicitation of a minor, and one count of second-degreeContinue Reading
By Dr. Akil E. Ross, Sr. Dear District Five Families After the recent tragedy in Winder, Georgia, our nation mourns while grappling with solutions for targeted school violence. School officials carry the massive responsibility of ensuring thousands of students and staff are safe and secure. The Lexington Richland School DistrictContinue Reading
The Irmo Fire District and Irmo Fire Foundation have partnered with Hometown 803 to launch a special line of merchandise in memory of their fallen brother, James “J” Michael Muller. All proceeds from these sales will be donated directly to the Irmo Fire Foundation’s Muller Memorial Training Fund, a restrictedContinue Reading
The Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce (GCCC) marked the grand opening of Glo Skin Bar and Medical Spa with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, August 22. The event was attended by GCCC President/CEO Paul Sadler, who joined Dr. Loging and his team as they officially opened the doors to theirContinue Reading
The Lexington County Republican Party is hosting a special prescreening of the movie “Reagan” this Monday, August 26, at Regal Theaters in Northlake Village, located at 929 N Lake Drive, Lexington. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m., with the movie starting at 6:30 p.m. Seating is on a first-come, first-servedContinue Reading
The Irmo Police Department has arrested Maurice T. McQuire, 20, of Chapin, SC, on charges of Attempted Murder and Possession of a weapon during a violent crime following a shooting incident earlier this month. On August 3, 2024, Irmo officers responded to a shooting at a residence in the NewContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. – A former Lexington County detention deputy has been charged with providing contraband to an inmate and misconduct in office, according to the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED). Yvette Constantino Wiggins, 57, was arrested by SLED agents after turning herself in Thursday morning at the Lexington County Sheriff’sContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. – Lexington County deputies have arrested one man and are actively searching for another in connection with the killing of a man whose body was discovered by firefighters inside a burning home last month. Edward Leroy Smith, a 39-year-old resident of Winnsboro, was taken into custody Tuesday night.Continue Reading
Columbia, SC – A collision occurred at the intersection of I-26 and the Piney Grove Rd. exit on Tuesday morning, causing significant traffic disruptions. The incident involved a semi-truck parked on the shoulder of the interstate when a pickup truck collided with it. The crash led to the blockage ofContinue Reading
Columbia, SC – A shooting occurred at Harbison Gardens on Saturday, August 3, leaving one person injured. Police responded to the incident and discovered a male victim who had been shot multiple times. The victim was promptly transported to Prisma Health Richland, where he is currently listed in stable condition.Continue Reading
Lexington County, SC – The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is currently investigating an officer-involved shooting that took place on the morning of Friday, August 2, 2024, in Lexington County. Officers from the Lexington Medical Center Department of Public Safety responded to a call at the medical center’s EmergencyContinue Reading
South Carolina – The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS) has introduced a new initiative to aid offenders in their job search efforts. As part of this program, SCDPPPS has distributed 21 laptops to probation and parole county offices throughout the state. These laptops are equippedContinue Reading