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
In a historic moment for the town of Lexington, Mayor Hazel Livingston was officially sworn in on December 4, making her the first female mayor in the town’s rich history. The swearing-in ceremony, held in the council chambers, also saw the induction of three council members. Mayor Livingston brings aContinue Reading
Chief Terrence Green is giving an update to the early morning stabbing death investigation last month in the Victorian Lakes neighborhood, as the 11th Circuit Solicitor’s Office has reviewed this case and has ruled it as a justifiable homicide. On July 31, 2023, at approximately 3:22 a.m., officers were dispatchedContinue Reading
The Town of Lexington celebrated South Carolina Arbor Day with the planting of a Red Oak at the corner of Maiden Lane and South Church Street as part of the beautification enhancements of the One-Way Pair Project. South Carolina Arbor Day has been held annually since 1934 and helps markContinue Reading