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Lexington County man arrested on child sexual abuse material charges

Richard Channing Shealy, 53, of Lexington County was arrested today on 13 charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors. Investigators say Shealy distributed and possessed files of child … more
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West Columbia man charged in connection with March 20 deadly shooting

A 26-year-old man has been charged in connection with the March 20 shooting that killed Charles Boyd Moore Jr., 54, of West Columbia.  Patrick David Esparza, also of West Columbia, has been … more
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Here are some names that will be on Lexington County ballots in 2026

Filing for the following seats representing part of or the entirety of Lexington County opened on March 16 and will close at noon on March 30. The statewide primaries are on June 9, 2026. The … more
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Lexington resident found guilty of torturing inmates while chief of Syrian prison

A part-time Lexington resident who once headed a notorious Syrian prison has been convicted by a federal jury of committing torture and immigration fraud. The defendant, Samir Ousman Alsheikh, … more
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Attendees were all smiles at the 9th Annual Irmo Cherry Blossom Festival

The 9th Annual Irmo Cherry Blossom Festival was held on Saturday, March 21. This event was held at the Irmo Town Park. The festival, which began at 10 a.m., highlighted the themes of renewal by … more
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Gaston man sentenced to 25 years for drug trafficking

Tony Leonard, 52, of Gaston in Lexington County was sentenced to 25 years in prison earlier this month. “Leonard was sentenced to the mandatory twenty-five (25) years for Trafficking … more
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What to know about Lake Murray public parks this season

The Lexington side of the Lake Murray dam will open for beach goers on April 1, and required day passes can be reserved through Dominion Energy’s online reservation system up to three weeks in … more
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Soiree on State brought Cayce warm-weather fun

Soiree on State was on Saturday, March 21, in Cayce. “The City has partnered with the Avenues Neighborhood Association to combine the Cayce Festival of the Arts with Soiree on State,” according … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Hear and learn about bagpipes at Icehouse Amphitheater in Lexington

Lexington County  Thursday, March 26 Master Gardeners at Swansea Branch Library On Thursday, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Swansea Branch Library, located at 199 N. Lawrence Ave., you can … more
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S.C. candidates officially file to appear on 2026 ballots

Candidates vying for office in South Carolina can officially file to run after months of campaigning and fundraising. Filing ends at noon on March 30.  The two-week period will set the … more
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River Bluff High School chess team wins back-to-back state championships

River Bluff High School’s chess team has once again claimed the top spot in South Carolina, earning back-to-back State Championships at the State Scholastic Chess Championship held on March 21, … more
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Mental Health Matters: Communicating our needs around mental health

Health conditions of any kind often present us with some challenges. My sons are dirt bike riders, and if you know anything about recreating with motorized and wheeled machines, you know that … more
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OPINION: The screen between us: Why it’s time to end the 1-to-1 iPad experiment

When school districts first championed the idea of putting a digital device in every student's hands, the vision was one of limitless educational access. The 1-to-1 device policy was supposed to … more
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OPINION: Fix it now—S.C. House members must vote to end double taxation on boats

There’s a simple principle most South Carolinians agree on: government shouldn’t balance its books on the backs of taxpayers—especially not by taxing the same asset twice. Yet that’s … more
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UPDATED: Lexington County investigators seek tips on deadly West Columbia shooting

Lexington County law enforcement says the person who was bleeding and knocking on doors this morning in West Columbia  asking for help has died.  Anyone with information on a deadly … more
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Students demand apology from Lexington 1 board member for criticizing Black History Month event

Students from the Amplifying Black Voices group at River Bluff High School attended a Lexington County School District One event on March 19 to demand an apology for and detail the impact of a … more
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West Columbia man sentenced to over 21 years in prison for child sexual abuse material production

Robert K. Bonesteel, 63, of West Columbia, was sentenced to over 21 years in federal prison for producing child sexual abuse material. “Evidence obtained in the investigation revealed that in … more
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Lexington driver killed after striking tree March 15

Timothy Lee Morton, 48, of Lexington, has been identified by Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher as the man who died in a single-vehicle accident in the Lexington area on March 15. At about … more
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2 Lexington County women arrested after 27 horses removed for emaciation, other conditions

Danielle K. Fowlston, 48, and Michelle Lyn Murray, 48, both of Lexington County, were arrested on March 5 on ill treatment of animals charges. “In mid-February, Lexington County Animal … more
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Skateboarders to gather in Irmo for national contest March 27-28

The Boardr Series is coming to Rawls Creek Park in Irmo, inviting skateboarders of all ages and skill levels to compete in a national contest. The event is on March 27 and 28 at 1113 Friarsgate … more
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Chihuahua bred in Lexington County wins ‘Best of Variety’ at Westminster 2026

A nice round apple head. Nice ears set in the right place. Big, bold eyes. A short nose. These are characteristics award-winning Chihuahuas likely have; Nacho, born and bred in Lexington County, … more
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OPINION: Before Lexington 1 asks taxpayers for over $680M, it’s time to rethink school board representation

Why does one of South Carolina’s largest school districts still govern itself as if it were a much smaller, rural district?    How can the school board fairly prioritize the facility … more
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4 Lexington County students win recognition in annual state high school writing contest

Two students from River Bluff High School, one from Gray Collegiate Academy and one from Airport High School earned recognition in the 2025-26 South Carolina High School Writing Contest.  … more
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Lexington's new mural the 2nd in a Keep the Midlands Beautiful project series

A new mural in Lexington, completed earlier this month, is part of a project aimed at beautifying the Midlands in an artful way. Lexington's new postcard mural, "Greetings from Lexington," was … more
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3 takeaways from Lexington’s Mayor in 2026 State of the Town address

In her 2026 State of the Town address, Town of Lexington Mayor Hazel Livingston talked about town safety, its police department, traffic, new businesses that joined the town in 2025 and more. Here … more
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