LEXINGTON, S.C. – A Batesburg man has been arrested by Lexington County deputies on multiple serious charges, including attempted murder and kidnapping, following a violent incident on Thursday night. Jerry William Hall, Jr., 29, faces charges of attempted murder, kidnapping, third-degree assault and battery, possession of a firearm or ammunitionContinue Reading
Lexington County, SC – The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is currently investigating an officer-involved shooting that took place on the morning of Friday, August 2, 2024, in Lexington County. Officers from the Lexington Medical Center Department of Public Safety responded to a call at the medical center’s EmergencyContinue Reading
Starting at noon this Friday, July 19, all Lexington County services related to property taxes will be unavailable for up to five days due to the installation of a new property tax billing and collection system. This temporary disruption will affect both online and in-person functions of the Lexington CountyContinue Reading
Columbia, SC – A Columbia man has been charged with the murder of his mother, an incident that took place last December. Terry Lee Self Jr., 37, faces charges of murder according to an arrest warrant issued by the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. The victim, identified as Regina Arroyo, wasContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Perhaps playing before a large group of soldiers on Fort Jackson Night has inspired a turnaround for the Lexington County Blowfish. The defending Coastal Plain League champions have resembled a different team than the one which ended the first half schedule under .500. Since closing outContinue Reading
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