Halloween is a fun time to for children and a busy time for parents, but it’s important to keep some safety tips in mind as you get ready to celebrate what’s now known as America’s second largest holiday. Here are some things to remember as your children prepare to go trick or treating and as […]
How many times have you shelved an old medication and forgotten about it? If you’re like most Americans, it’s probably more than you can count – but Lt. Robbie Lint says that’s a dangerous practice. “We’ve seen an increase in addiction because of these pills,” Lint said. “The means of opportunity of them being around […]
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 […]
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 […]