By Thomas Grant Jr. It’s not just about college baseball at Lexington County Blowfish games. This first full week of action provided the usual family-friendly activities for all ages. From “Dog Day Tuesday” where ticket purchasers could bring along their favorite canine for free to the weekend fireworks shows, there’sContinue 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
By Al Dozier Leaders of municipalities from throughout Lexington County gathered for a special meeting April 19 to address the on-going conflicts with Lexington County Council on road maintenance issues. Irmo Mayor Bill Danielson said he found the 90-minute at the Lexington Municipal Complex to be positive. He foresees theContinue Reading
The town of Lexington’s Information Technology Director (IT) was charged with using more than $57,000 of the town’s funds to buy items for personal use from Amazon. Beatrice Lyons-Daniels, 64, was arrested and booked into the Lexington County Detention Center on March 18 for breach of trust with fraudulent intentContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. After an eight-day postponement due to rainy weather, the ninth Shamrock Parade in Lexington took place Sunday under clear skies. Hundreds of observers lined up along Main Street to watch and cheer those participants who either marched like the 282nd Army Band from Fort Jackson whoContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. Special to the Lake Murray News The Lexington County Blowfish have been hosting the Shamrock Parade for nearly a decade, contributing to the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day in the Lake Murray area. The event has become a tradition, featuring the Connick School of Irish Dancers,Continue Reading
Lexington County deputies have apprehended a man suspected of spray-painting numerous cars in Red Bank. Daniel Lee Ennis, 31, was found with white spray paint on his hands and shoes during a follow-up investigation into the vehicle vandalisms. He is currently held in the Lexington County Detention Center. Deputies, conductingContinue Reading
Lexington County narcotics agents have made a significant arrest following the execution of a search warrant at a Leesville residence, resulting in the seizure of a substantial amount of methamphetamine, marijuana, cash, and firearms. Arromus Abney, 33, faces charges of trafficking methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, and possessionContinue Reading
In a chilling turn of events, Lexington County has been rattled by the arrest of a man and a woman in connection with two separate fatal shootings late last year. Allon Triante Adams, 22, and Cady Elise Keener, 19, now face charges including two counts of murder, armed robbery, criminalContinue Reading
For almost a decade, the Lexington County Blowfish and Old Mill Brewpub have collaboratively hosted the Lexington County Chili Cookout, an event designed to delight chili enthusiasts while supporting charitable causes. The Lexington County Chili Cookout invites attendees to sample a variety of chili recipes presented by over 25 cookContinue Reading
In a recent court decision, 22-year-old Daniel Taylor Jones of Lexington County has been convicted and sentenced to forty (40) years without parole for the murder of Barry Joe Chavis, Jr., on March 27, 2020, at 3630 Fish Hatchery Road in the Gaston area of Lexington County. The verdict wasContinue Reading