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
Get ready to savor the flavors of Louisiana right here in Columbia as the Rosewood Crawfish Festival celebrates its 18th year this Saturday, May 4th, from 11 am to 7 pm. Head over to the South Carolina State Fairgrounds, located at 1200 Rosewood Drive, for a day filled with CajunContinue Reading
Legionnaires from American Legion Post 193 in Chapin will lay to rest the cremated remains of six previously unclaimed veterans at the Fort Jackson National Cemetery on Friday, May 10. US Army Veteran SSG Howard Weitzell, SSG Weitzell served in the US Army from November 24, 1975 – September 1,Continue 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
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
Join us for an extraordinary celebration of community and creativity at Wonder presents yellow, a vibrant Community Art Exhibit featuring 22 talented regional artists. Location: 713 Studios, 713 Saluda Ave., Columbia, SC (in 5 Points) Exhibition Dates: April 30 – May 29 Participating Artists: Dylan Bannister, Jahnna Blyden, clo, TruContinue 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
Honoring a Quarter-Century Commitment to Literacy in Central South Carolina Turning Pages SC, a nonprofit literacy council dedicated to teaching adults to read for free, has bestowed its prestigious Lifetime Member Award upon Jerry Bellune in recognition of his unwavering dedication to literacy in central South Carolina. At 88 yearsContinue Reading