As the temperature continues to rise, traffic at Lake Murray is ramping up. The lake is a large part of the high quality of life we enjoy here in Lexington County. With more than 650 miles of shoreline, thousands of boaters, skiers and campers visit the water during these summer months. Safety is a concern […]
LEXINGTON, S.C. – Lexington County narcotics agents arrested a Gaston woman after they found heroin, meth and crack in her car during a traffic stop. Tina Catherine Dent, 57, is charged with trafficking heroin, possession with intent to distribute meth, and possession of crack, according to arrest warrants. “During a traffic stop for a moving […]
LEXINGTON, S.C. – A West Columbia man is accused of sexual conduct with a Pelion Middle School student in a restroom at the school. Juston Deon Smith, 21, is charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor, according to an arrest warrant. “Smith, who was a contract temporary employee of a janitorial service provider, had […]
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and with warmer weather starting, you’ll likely see more motorcyclist on the roadways. I am writing to you this week to remind you how to “share the road” safely. In 2019, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports 5,014 motorcyclists were killed. Per vehicle miles traveled in 2019, motorcyclists […]
