LCSD

Lexington County man charged in accidental shooting at car dealership

A Gaston man faces a child neglect charge after an underage member of his family accidentally shot another minor inside a vehicle at a car dealership. Claude William Pound, 65, is charged with unlawful conduct toward a child, according to an arrest warrant. “We’re at a point in our investigation where detectives have determined Pound […]

Woman, 4 teens arrested with stolen items in car after pursuit

A Columbia woman and four teens arrested after a short pursuit early Sunday morning were in possession of stolen items related to a series of thefts, according to deputies. Tia Quineese Murrell (above left), 21, of Columbia is charged with three counts of possession of stolen items and failure to stop for blue lights. Amilyah […]

VIDEO: Thieves steal church’s sound equipment, supplies

Sunday worship services at 12 Springs Community Church typically sound like other Lexington County houses of worship. But where there were once amps, drums, sound boards, basses, tables and chairs…this week, there was almost nothing left. “I really don’t know how to say it better than this, but all of our equipment was stolen,” said […]

Lexington County teacher accused of sexual conduct with minor

A Sandhills Middle School teacher is accused of having a relationship with and kissing a former student at the school last year. Samantha Lynne Knopsnyder, 26, is charged with third degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor, according to an arrest warrant. Knopsnyder, who lives in Lexington, was arrested Friday afternoon after turning herself in. […]