LEXINGTON, S.C. – A local man from Prosperity, James Robert Peterson, 37, has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a police dog during an incident with law enforcement officers last week. The shooting took place while Newberry County deputies and agents from the State LawContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. – Five men from Leesville have been arrested and charged following a shooting incident on Saturday night in Pelion, according to Lexington County authorities. The suspects are accused of firing shots at a car and a house on Otis Road. Arrested and ChargedThe individuals charged are: Austin MichaelContinue Reading
Officers attempting to serve a warrant Tuesday morning in the Blacksgate neighborhood in the Prosperity area were forced into a confrontation with a suspect when he pulled a gun and shot a K-9 officer. The suspect was hiding in the home of a family member when officers tried to serveContinue Reading
Richland County deputies, Columbia Police officers, and Columbia firefighters compete for most blood donor votes in the annual drive By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD), the Columbia Police Department, and the Columbia Fire Department are partnering with the American Red Cross onceContinue Reading
Lexington – An 18-year-old from Lexington, Logan Nathanial Cason, faces serious charges after allegedly shooting at a vehicle while driving his SUV on Highway 378 near Lake Murray on Tuesday night. Cason has been charged with three counts of first-degree assault and battery and one count of pointing a firearmContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. – Lexington County deputies arrested a Leesville man, Daniel Gene Crapps, 28, on Friday morning, charging him with domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “This situation started Thursday evening at a home onContinue Reading
Lexington County deputies have arrested Johnnie Quawnetel Mack, a 34-year-old Columbia resident, in connection with the shooting death of John Darrick Rumph, 53. The incident occurred Tuesday night in Gaston. Mack faces charges of murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and possession of a firearm by aContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Did Lexington County turn down a brand new ambulance funded by the state? That’s what some residents are saying about the county’s response to Sen. Ronnie Cromer’s offer of $365,000 in state funds for the purchase of a fully-equipped ambulance to serve the Chapin area. Cromer’s actionContinue Reading
Lexington County narcotics agents apprehended an Irmo man wanted on multiple drug charges following a traffic stop on Interstate 20 on April 24. Stewart Jamaul Stroman, 34, faces numerous charges, including multiple counts of trafficking methamphetamine exceeding 400 grams, trafficking fentanyl, and criminal conspiracy, as outlined in arrest warrants. LexingtonContinue Reading
The Cayce Fire Department (CFD) is embarking on an innovative venture to enhance community outreach and education by introducing South Carolina’s first registered Fire Department Therapy Horse, Muffin. This groundbreaking initiative aims to utilize Muffin’s unique abilities to educate people across the Midlands on fire safety and drug awareness. TheContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. A pair of linemen who first developed their craft at high schools in Irmo have received an opportunity to compete on the pro level. Offensive lineman Kameron Stewart of Dutch Fork and defensive end Trajan Jeffcoat of Irmo both signed undrafted free agent deals with respectiveContinue Reading
A tip from the public led narcotics agents to a motel on Piney Grove Road Friday in their search for an accused drug dealer. “Investigators with the Lexington County Multi-Agency Narcotics Enforcement Team, along with narcotics investigators from the Richland County Sheriff’s Department arrested 38-year-old Vander Antonio Mingledolph as heContinue Reading
Lexington County Council would not accept a $365,000 gift that was intended for the purchase of an ambulance to support the Chapin side of Lake Murray. The money was tapped as a line item in the state budget sponsored by Senator Ronnie Cromer to help his district of Irmo, BallentineContinue Reading
Join the South Carolina Philharmonic for an unforgettable cinematic experience as they present “Star Wars: A New Hope In Concert” at the Koger Center for the Arts on Sunday, August 25, 2024, with showtimes at 2 PM and 7 PM. Tickets for this epic event go on sale May theContinue Reading
Lexington County authorities are reaching out to the community for assistance following a tragic incident that unfolded early Sunday morning at a bar in Swansea. Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon stated, “Deputies were called to Amici Tavern around 3:20 a.m. in response to reports of gunfire. We’ve been diligently investigatingContinue Reading
Deputies and K9s will race in the popular 5K alongside Midlands-area runners, many participating with their pet dogs By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Registration is open for the 13th annual GUARDIANS OF THE NIGHT, a 5K road race in support of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s (RCSD) K9 teams (dogsContinue Reading