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Lexington County’s top jailer earns national certification

The man who oversees the daily operations of the Lexington County Detention Center for Sheriff Jay Koon has successfully completed requirements for a national corrections certification. Maj. Kevin Jones earned the Certified Corrections Executive designation from the Commission of Correctional Certification and the American Correctional Association. “Kevin is a valued member of my staff and […]

VIDEO: Myrtle Beach woman last seen in Columbia

Update: Miranda Butler is safe. The West Columbia Police Department located her Friday morning.   Lexington County detectives are investigating the whereabouts of Miranda Butler, who was last seen more than two months ago. She was last seen Aug. 4 at the City Gas station across from Walmart on Bush River Road.   Butler was […]

Four more charged in connection to fatal Gaston shooting

Four more people have been arrested in connection to a fatal shooting that happened in Gaston early Wednesday morning. Amaria Regina Hamm, 20, Monyell Deshea Fulton, 22, Treshawn Alexander, 23, and Ashley Danielle Riley, 29, are charged with murder, according to arrest warrants. Hamm was arrested Wednesday along with 23-year-old Chesnee Labri Mattress in connection to […]

Deputies arrest suspect in overnight fatal shooting

A Gaston woman has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to a fatal shooting early this morning in southern Lexington County. Chesnee Labri Mattress, 23, is also charged with possessing a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher identified the victim as Annette Riley, 44, of […]