Lexington Breaking News
BREAKING NEWS
Lexington County Authorities Search for Wanted Man
Lexington County, SC, October 26, 2025 News Summary The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is actively searching for 27-year-old Cordell Wyman Clark, wanted on assault and weapons charges. Authorities urge anyone with...
Lexington School District Settles Lawsuit for Student’s Rights
Lexington, South Carolina, October 26, 2025 News Summary The Lexington One School District has settled a lawsuit for $75,000 after a 15-year-old student’s First Amendment rights were allegedly violated. Marissa Barnwell...
Lexington Two School Bus Involved in Rear-End Collision
Lexington, South Carolina, October 25, 2025 News Summary A Lexington Two school bus was rear-ended by a car while transporting approximately 20 students home on Fish Hatchery Road. Emergency responders quickly...
Tragic Accident Claims Life of Local Driver in Lexington
Lexington, October 25, 2025 News Summary A tragic accident in Lexington County has resulted in the death of a local driver, Byron Paul Gunter, after his truck collided with a tree....
Tragic Single-Vehicle Collision Claims Life in Lexington County
Lexington County, October 25, 2025 News Summary A single-vehicle collision in Lexington County has resulted in the death of Byron Paul Gunter, who was pronounced dead at the scene after crashing...
Traffic Disruptions Following Multiple Crashes in Lexington
Lexington, South Carolina, October 25, 2025 News Summary In Lexington, South Carolina, traffic has resumed on South Lake Drive after a crash caused temporary disruptions. The incident involved a driver failing...
Fatal Crash in Lexington County Claims a Life
Lexington County, South Carolina, October 25, 2025 News Summary A tragic accident occurred in Lexington County, South Carolina, resulting in the death of a 37-year-old driver late Thursday night. Byron Paul...
South Carolina High School Football Week 10 Highlights
South Carolina, October 25, 2025 News Summary Week 10 of South Carolina high school football showcased impressive performances with dominant victories, close matches, and several shutouts. Noteworthy games included Batesburg-Leesville defeating...
Truck Crash Claims Life of Lexington Resident
Pelion, October 25, 2025 News Summary A tragic truck crash in Lexington County has resulted in the death of Byron Paul Gunter, 37. The accident occurred late Thursday at the intersection...
Dreher Shoals Dam Recognized as National Historic Landmark
Columbia, South Carolina, October 24, 2025 News Summary The Dreher Shoals Dam, also known as Lake Murray Dam, was honored with the National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark designation by the ASCE....
POLITICS
Former S.C. Representative R.J. May Under Investigation for Serious Crimes
Columbia, South Carolina, October 17, 2025 News Summary Former Representative R.J. May is facing legal challenges, including ten counts of distributing child pornography and a tax investigation. The South Carolina House...
Republican Candidates Unite Around Parental Rights in SC
Columbia, South Carolina, October 10, 2025 News Summary In South Carolina, the gubernatorial race intensifies as Republican candidates, including Josh Kimbrell, support the Moms for Liberty’s Parental Rights Pledge. This initiative...
Lexington Mourns the Loss of Beloved Camel Abraham
Lexington, October 9, 2025 News Summary The Lexington community is remembering Abraham the Camel, who passed away at nearly 30 years old after surgery for an intestinal blockage. Known for his...
Abraham the Camel Passes Away in Lexington Community
Lexington, South Carolina, October 9, 2025 News Summary Abraham the camel, known as the ‘Camel for Christ,’ has passed away after 29 years of service in the Midlands community. He was...
Investigation Looms Over South Carolina State Rep. R.J. May III
Columbia, South Carolina, October 9, 2025 News Summary State Representative R.J. May III is under scrutiny following a federal raid at his home where electronic devices were seized. Although facing a...
Kershaw, South Carolina Experiences 1.8 Magnitude Earthquake
Kershaw, September 30, 2025 News Summary A 1.8 magnitude earthquake struck Kershaw, South Carolina, early Monday morning at 3:08 a.m. The tremors occurred 6 miles south-southwest of Kershaw at a depth...
South Carolina Supreme Court Allows Voter Data Sharing with DOJ
Columbia, South Carolina, September 28, 2025 News Summary The South Carolina Supreme Court has ruled for the state to share voter registration data with the U.S. Department of Justice, overturning a...
Lexington Council Rejects Avanti Townhomes Development
Lexington, SC, September 26, 2025 News Summary The Lexington County Council has rejected the Avanti Townhomes development plan, which proposed 83 townhome units. Concerns over overcrowding at Deerfield Elementary influenced the...
Teacher Placed on Leave Amid Social Media Investigation
Lexington, SC, September 25, 2025 News Summary A teacher from Lexington School District One has been placed on administrative leave while an investigation into their social media posts takes place. Allegations...
Columbia Faces Affordable Housing Crisis
Columbia, SC, September 25, 2025 News Summary Columbia, South Carolina is grappling with an affordable housing crisis affecting up to 25,000 people. City officials are addressing the crisis through renovations and...
CRIME
Lexington County Authorities Search for Wanted Man
Lexington County, SC, October 26, 2025 News Summary The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is actively searching for 27-year-old Cordell Wyman Clark, wanted on assault and weapons charges. Authorities urge anyone with...
Tragic Single-Vehicle Collision Claims Life in Lexington County
Lexington County, October 25, 2025 News Summary A single-vehicle collision in Lexington County has resulted in the death of Byron Paul Gunter, who was pronounced dead at the scene after crashing...
Traffic Disruptions Following Multiple Crashes in Lexington
Lexington, South Carolina, October 25, 2025 News Summary In Lexington, South Carolina, traffic has resumed on South Lake Drive after a crash caused temporary disruptions. The incident involved a driver failing...
Fatal Crash in Lexington County Claims a Life
Lexington County, South Carolina, October 25, 2025 News Summary A tragic accident occurred in Lexington County, South Carolina, resulting in the death of a 37-year-old driver late Thursday night. Byron Paul...
Lexington County Man Sought for Assault and Weapons Charges
Leesville, October 24, 2025 News Summary Authorities are searching for Cordell Wyman Clark, a 27-year-old man wanted for first-degree assault and other firearms-related charges following a domestic incident in Leesville. The...
Three Men Arrested for Child Sexual Exploitation in Lexington County
Lexington County, South Carolina, October 23, 2025 News Summary In a significant crackdown on child sexual exploitation, three men have been arrested in Lexington County, South Carolina. The arrests, resulting from...
ECONOMY
FBI Launches Tip Website After South Carolina State Shootings
Orangeburg, South Carolina, October 10, 2025 News Summary Following two shootings during homecoming weekend at South Carolina State University, which left one dead and another injured, the FBI has introduced a...
Columbia Man Wins $1 Million Lottery with Second Chance Ticket
Columbia, September 12, 2025 News Summary A man from Columbia became a millionaire after purchasing a second Million Dollar Mania lottery ticket. Initially unsatisfied with his first ticket, he returned to...
Spirit Airlines to Cease Operations at Columbia Metropolitan Airport
Columbia, SC, September 9, 2025 News Summary Spirit Airlines has announced the termination of all operations at Columbia Metropolitan Airport effective October 4, as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring....
Woman Charged with Murder in West Columbia Shooting
West Columbia, SC, September 4, 2025 News Summary A 21-year-old woman, McKenzie Leigh Brady, has been charged with murder following the shooting death of 57-year-old Joel Todd McCullough at his home...
West Columbia Film Producer Arrested for $12 Million Fraud
West Columbia, SC, August 30, 2025 News Summary David Raymond Brown, a film producer from West Columbia, was arrested facing federal charges related to a fraud scheme amounting to approximately $12...
Lexington Police Investigate Rising Thefts and Break-ins
Lexington, August 27, 2025 News Summary The Lexington Police Department is investigating multiple thefts in the area, including significant incidents of shoplifting at ULTA Beauty and a puppy theft from Petland....
University of South Carolina Sets New Fundraising Record
Columbia, South Carolina, August 24, 2025 News Summary The University of South Carolina achieved a remarkable fundraising milestone, raising $259.7 million in private donations for the fiscal year. This total not...
Midlands Woman Wins $2 Million Lottery Jackpot
News Summary A woman from the Midlands has won a $2 million lottery jackpot after purchasing a scratch-off ticket on her first visit to a local convenience store. The winning...
Camden Resident Wins $100,000 in Powerball Lottery
News Summary A local resident in Camden has celebrated a life-changing victory after winning $100,000 from a Powerball ticket purchased at the Corner Pantry. The winner matched four white ball...
Rapper Leek Obama Sentenced for Bank Fraud Scheme
News Summary Malik Jahlil Bell, known as rapper ‘Leek Obama,’ has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for leading a major bank fraud scheme. His group, ‘Swiperz Only,’...
SPORT
University of South Carolina Association of Lettermen Golf Tournament Supports Local Causes
Columbia, South Carolina, October 26, 2025 News Summary The University of South Carolina Association of Lettermen held its annual golf tournament at Fort Jackson Golf Club, attracting 50 competing teams. Proceeds...
Orange County SC Faces Indy Eleven in Crucial Match
Irvine, CA, October 26, 2025 News Summary As the regular season nears its conclusion, Orange County SC is poised for a decisive clash against Indy Eleven. A win will secure OC...
Columbia’s Attractions Thrive Amid Government Shutdown
Columbia, SC, October 20, 2025 News Summary Columbia, South Carolina, continues to attract tourists with open attractions and events despite the federal government shutdown. Key sites like Congaree National Park, the...
Phoenix Rising FC Achieves Crucial Victory Against San Antonio
Phoenix, October 20, 2025 News Summary Phoenix Rising FC secured a vital 1-0 win over San Antonio FC, enhancing their playoff prospects. The decisive goal was scored by Charlie Dennis in...
Dutch Fork High School Dominates Lexington in Football Showdown
Lexington, SC, October 20, 2025 News Summary Dutch Fork High School secured a resounding 49-0 victory over rival Lexington High School, showcasing a strong performance that included standout players Jaxon Knotts...
Carolina Ascent FC Gears Up for Brooklyn FC Showdown
Brooklyn, NY, October 19, 2025 News Summary Carolina Ascent FC is preparing to face Brooklyn FC at Maimonides Park with the aim of improving their standings. Currently tied on points, both...
DISASTERS
Tragic Accident Claims Life of Local Driver in Lexington
Lexington, October 25, 2025 News Summary A tragic accident in Lexington County has resulted in the death of a local driver, Byron Paul Gunter, after his truck collided with a tree....
Tragic Single-Vehicle Collision Claims Life in Lexington County
Lexington County, October 25, 2025 News Summary A single-vehicle collision in Lexington County has resulted in the death of Byron Paul Gunter, who was pronounced dead at the scene after crashing...
Fatal Crash in Lexington County Claims a Life
Lexington County, South Carolina, October 25, 2025 News Summary A tragic accident occurred in Lexington County, South Carolina, resulting in the death of a 37-year-old driver late Thursday night. Byron Paul...
Truck Crash Claims Life of Lexington Resident
Pelion, October 25, 2025 News Summary A tragic truck crash in Lexington County has resulted in the death of Byron Paul Gunter, 37. The accident occurred late Thursday at the intersection...
Lexington County Man Sought for Assault and Weapons Charges
Leesville, October 24, 2025 News Summary Authorities are searching for Cordell Wyman Clark, a 27-year-old man wanted for first-degree assault and other firearms-related charges following a domestic incident in Leesville. The...
Three Men Arrested for Sexual Exploitation of Minors in Lexington County
Lexington County, October 23, 2025 News Summary Three men from Lexington County, South Carolina, have been arrested in separate cases involving the sexual exploitation of minors. Trey Sullivan, Brandon Bailey, and...
Lexington Police Seek Public Help to Locate Domestic Violence Suspect
Lexington, October 23, 2025 News Summary The Lexington Police Department is requesting assistance from the public in locating Michael Keith Smith, a 36-year-old man from Saluda. He is wanted on charges...
Tragic Truck Accident in Lexington Claims Life of Local Man
Lexington, October 21, 2025 News Summary A tragic single-vehicle accident on Interstate 20 in Lexington resulted in the death of George Woodrow Stoudemire III. The 55-year-old driver collided with a deer...
Two Dead in Separate Crashes in Lexington County
Lexington County, SC, October 21, 2025 News Summary Two tragic crashes in Lexington County, South Carolina, resulted in the deaths of three individuals over the weekend. The South Carolina Highway Patrol...
Tragic Car Accident Claims Life on I-20 in Leesville
Leesville, South Carolina, October 21, 2025 News Summary A fatal car accident occurred on Interstate 20 Westbound near mile marker 42, resulting in the death of George Woodrow Stoudemire III. Driving...
HEALTH
Breast Cancer Nurse Navigator Inspires Hope in Patients
Lexington, S.C., October 20, 2025 News Summary Kelly Jeffcoat, a Breast Cancer Nurse Navigator at Lexington Medical Center, brings over 20 years of experience and personal story as a breast cancer...
Fatal Pedestrian Collision in Lexington County
Lexington County, South Carolina, October 12, 2025 News Summary A tragic accident on Mountain Drive in Lexington County has resulted in the death of 59-year-old Tonya Mayers Bowers. Struck by a...
Prisma Health Warns Parents About Counterfeit Car Seats
Columbia, South Carolina, September 23, 2025 News Summary Pediatric experts from Prisma Health in Columbia, South Carolina, are issuing a warning to new parents about the dangers of counterfeit car seats....
South Carolina Hospitals Achieve Notable Safety Ratings
Columbia, South Carolina, September 14, 2025 News Summary Recent evaluations by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services indicate substantial improvements in South Carolina’s hospitals, with eight facilities receiving prestigious five-star...
Lawsuit Filed Over Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak at Trane Factory
Columbia, South Carolina, August 29, 2025 News Summary Three former workers at Trane’s Columbia facility have filed a lawsuit against Flow International Corp. related to a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak linked to...
Lexington Records Rare Chill with 48-Degree Morning
Lexington, August 27, 2025 News Summary Lexington experienced an unusual weather pattern as morning temperatures dropped to 48 degrees, tying the record for the coldest August 26 in history. This significant...
Community Mourns 12-Year-Old Jaysen Carr After Lake Incident
News Summary The community of Columbia, South Carolina came together to honor the memory of 12-year-old Jaysen Carr, who tragically died from a rare Naegleria fowleri infection. His memorial service...
Richland County Residents Face Water Outage and Boil Water Advisory
News Summary Residents near Shakespeare Road in Richland County are experiencing a water outage due to an eight-inch water main break. Columbia Water has issued a boil water advisory affecting...
Cooperative Health to Close Five Clinics in Midlands
News Summary Cooperative Health has announced the closure of five community health clinics due to financial difficulties, affecting about 80 employees. The closures are set to take effect by August...
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Enhance Access to Doula Services in South Carolina
News Summary The South Carolina State House is considering a bipartisan bill to mandate insurance coverage for doula services, aiming to improve maternal health outcomes. If passed, this legislation would...
SHOWBIZ
The Woody on Main Closing After Halloween Due to Insurance Costs
Columbia, SC, September 23, 2025 News Summary The Woody on Main, a popular bar and dance club in Columbia, SC, will close after Halloween due to skyrocketing liquor liability insurance costs....
Columbia, SC, Prepares for Major Developments
Columbia, SC, September 4, 2025 News Summary Columbia, SC is set to experience significant changes with new restaurants, medical facilities, and entertainment venues. Key projects include the USC School of Medicine...
Toddler Hospitalized After Rottweiler Attack in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, August 24, 2025 News Summary A toddler was hospitalized after being mauled by a Rottweiler in Fort Lauderdale, an incident that has alarmed the local community. The attack occurred...
Uncertainty Looms Over New Brookland Tavern as Properties Go Up for Sale
News Summary New Brookland Tavern, an iconic venue in Columbia, faces uncertainty as both buildings it occupies are listed for sale. With a property valuation exceeding $1 million and ongoing...
Columbia Welcomes New Bar Baileys in Vista District
News Summary Baileys, a new bar, has applied for a liquor license at 920 Lady St. in Columbia’s Vista district, aiming to provide beer, wine, and liquor for on-premises consumption....
SoulHAUS Gallery Closes After Two Years of Impact
News Summary SoulHAUS gallery in Columbia’s Vista district has announced its closure, ending a vital chapter in promoting Black art and culture. The gallery, founded by Preach Jacobs, provided a...
Bow Tie Management Cinemas in Columbia Closes Permanently
News Summary The Bow Tie Management Cinemas at Dutch Square Center has closed its doors for good, leaving Columbia with fewer movie options. The closure follows a trend of diminishing...
Columbia Set for Major Transformation by 2027
News Summary Columbia is preparing for significant changes, with new restaurants, recreational facilities, and medical centers expected to open by 2027. The University of South Carolina’s new School of Medicine...
David LaTorre Takes the Helm at Village Square Theatre
News Summary David LaTorre is set to lead the Village Square Theatre as its new artistic director. With a rich background in theater and local roots, LaTorre aims to revitalize...
Columbia’s Morihiko Nakahara Extends Contract with Philharmonic
News Summary Columbia is set for a vibrant musical future as Morihiko Nakahara renews his contract as Music Director of the South Carolina Philharmonic through June 30, 2029. Since 2008,...
TECH UPDATES
Lexington County School District One Awards $10,000 in VEX Robotics Grants
Lexington, South Carolina, October 20, 2025 News Summary The Lexington County School District One has awarded $10,000 in grants through the Michelin VEX Robotics Grant Awards to enhance STEM education for...
Lexington Educators Awarded Bright Ideas Grants
Lexington, SC, October 19, 2025 News Summary Five educators from Lexington School District Two have received Bright Ideas grants from Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative for their innovative teaching projects. These grants aim...
Lexington County Remembers Devastating Tornado Outbreak
Lexington County, August 19, 2025 News Summary Lexington County marks the 30th anniversary of the August 1994 tornado outbreak that confirmed five tornadoes in the area, causing $50 million in property...
USC Freezes In-State Tuition and Expands AI Resources
News Summary The University of South Carolina has announced a freeze on in-state tuition for the seventh year at $6,344 per semester, while non-resident tuition will increase by 3%. The...
Economic Impact of USC on Columbia, SC: Challenges and Growth
News Summary The University of South Carolina significantly boosts Columbia’s economy, contributing over $7 billion. However, the summer student exodus poses challenges for local businesses, which struggle with reduced sales....
Columbia City Council to Consider Sale for Technology Hub
News Summary The Columbia City Council is preparing to vote on a $2 million proposal to sell a vacant office building on 2221 Devine Street. This initiative aims to transform...
Local Living: Bright Outlook on Affordable Housing
News Summary Our community is experiencing a wave of optimism in the housing market with a focus on affordable housing solutions. As local perspectives emerge, the importance of securing affordable...
USC Begins Construction on New School of Medicine in Columbia
News Summary The University of South Carolina has officially broken ground on its new School of Medicine, set to revolutionize medical education and research in the state. With a planned...
Columbia’s New Medical Education Facility Breaks Ground
News Summary Columbia, South Carolina, recently celebrated the groundbreaking of the new School of Medicine Columbia as part of the University of South Carolina’s $300 million Health Sciences Campus initiative....
Columbia Receives $1 Million for Investigative Journalism
News Summary The Darla Moore Foundation has donated $1 million to establish a sustainability fund supporting investigative journalism in Columbia, South Carolina. This initiative aims to ensure the continuation of...
SCIENCE
Columbia Alumni Shining in New Superman Film
News Summary The new Superman film has grossed over $400 million and highlights the talent of Columbia alumni Ed Tilden and Bonnie Discepolo. Their reunion on the project showcases local...
Bright Fireball Captivates the Southeastern Sky
News Summary On Thursday afternoon, a bright fireball lit up the skies across South Carolina and neighboring states, leaving residents amazed and curious. Eyewitnesses reported a vivid spectacle similar to...
Red-Cockaded Woodpecker Returns to Lexington County
News Summary Biologists have confirmed the sighting of a red-cockaded woodpecker at Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve, marking its first appearance in Lexington County in fifty years. This significant event raises...
Jim O’Heir Cast as Dick Harpootlian in Hulu Series
News Summary Actor Jim O’Heir is set to portray Dick Harpootlian in the Hulu series ‘Murdaugh Murders,’ stirring excitement in Columbia, South Carolina. Known for his comedic role in ‘Parks...
Tragic Loss in the Music World: Angie Stone Dies in Car Accident
News Summary Angie Stone, the beloved neo-soul singer, has passed away at 63 following a tragic car accident on March 1, 2025. While traveling with her crew, their vehicle was...