Gamecock softball ends frustrating regular season, SEC Tournament on deck
South Carolina concluded its regular season on May 2 and will next head to the SEC Tournament in Lexington, Ky.
May 3, 2026Open source
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Richland County investigating deadly shooting of Lexington man by Forest Acres officer
The shooting happened along Two Notch Road, where authorities say a Forest Acres officer shot 32-year-old Cody A. Johnson of Lexington. Here's what we know.
May 11, 2026Open source
A Lexington County man is charged with claiming lost wages from a company SLED says didn't exist
Granison Dwight Peterson Jr., 31, is accused of including a fake employer in a 2021 Geico crash claim to seek more than $10,000 in lost wages, SLED says.
May 8, 2026Open source
LOOK: Flipped vehicle in Lexington County causing traffic delays
A flipped vehicle in Lexington County is causing traffic delays.
May 8, 2026Open source
Police: SC teen helped plan his own armed kidnapping
Authorities are now saying that the armed kidnapping of a 17-year-old in Lexington, South Carolina, was staged.
May 6, 2026Open source
Richland County traffic stop leads to federal prison sentence for Lexington County man
52-year-old felon charged for unlawful possession of a firearm
May 6, 2026Open source
Lexington felon sentenced to federal prison for unlawful possession of gun
The U.S. Department of Justice announced that a Lexington man has been sentenced to federal prison.
May 6, 2026Open source
Lexington police search for teen kidnapped from his home
The Lexington Police Department (LPD) is searching for a teen who was kidnapped from his home Sunday night.
May 4, 2026Open source
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Voters head to polls in four states
Voters in Maine, Nevada, North Dakota and South Carolina cast ballots Tuesday as a closely watched Senate race, election integrity claims and California's on...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
South Carolina primary election day: What Beaufort County voters should know
Statewide, more than 300,000 ballots were cast during the early voting period. In Beaufort County, election officials said more than 14,000 ballots have...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Polls open in South Carolina
More than 315,000 ballots were cast during the two-week early voting period, a record turnout for the state.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Jasper County deputy arrests 24-year-old on charges of criminal sexual conduct with a minor
Jasper County, South Carolina, deputies arrested a 24-year-old on two counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor. Investigators say the case remains active.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
South Carolina primary puts Trump’s influence to the test in governor, Senate races
South Carolina’s primary is testing President Trump’s sway with Republicans as candidates for governor and Senate battle for his backing.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
More than a dozen names vie for South Carolina's U.S. Senate seat
More than a dozen names have filed to run for South Carolina's U.S. Senate seat in 2026, a position currently held by Lindsey Graham.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Full list: These are the names seeking the South Carolina governor seat
South Carolina will elect a new governor in 2026. Here's a look at the candidates who have qualified to run.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
The Latest: In crucial Maine race, Platner seeks Senate seat after controversies
Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota head to the polls for another day of primary elections in America, but much of the political wor...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
The Latest: Maine primary election tests Platner’s support following mounting scandals
Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota head to the polls for another day of primary elections in America, but much of the political wor...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
What to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Graham Platner tries to clinch Senate nomination in Maine
Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota head to the polls for another day of primary elections in America. But much of the political wor...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
The Latest: Maine primary election tests Platner’s support following mounting scandals
Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota head to the polls for another day of primary elections in America, but much of the political wor...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
The Latest: Maine primary election tests Platner’s support following mounting scandals
Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota head to the polls for another day of primary elections in America, but much of the political wor...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
What to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Graham Platner tries to clinch Senate nomination in Maine
Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota head to the polls for another day of primary elections in America.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Collaboration is essential to protecting SC’s water future
Commentary from the vice president of conservation for Sustain South Carolina, who writes about protecting the state's water resources.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in South Carolina’s state primary
South Carolina voters will choose nominees for governor and other state and federal offices in a primary election on Tuesday. The election will be the latest...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
WATCH: Video shows moment truck-driving preacher helps thwart alleged kidnapping in South Carolina
WATCH: Video shows moment truck-driving preacher helps thwart alleged kidnapping in South Carolina
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Massive Immigration Raid in Abbeville S.C.
A massive, multi-agency immigration raid was conducted at a manufacturing facility in Abbeville County, South Carolina on Wednesday morning (June 3, 2026).
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Week in Review: Murdaugh Legal War, Death in Belize, Election Insanity
Our news team was grinding this week, covering several major updates in the case of disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh. This action was official...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
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Lexington is in Lexington County, South Carolina.
Region: South Carolina
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29071, 29072, 29073
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Voters head to polls in four states
Voters in Maine, Nevada, North Dakota and South Carolina cast ballots Tuesday as a closely watched Senate race, election integrity claims and California's on...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
South Carolina primary election day: What Beaufort County voters should know
Statewide, more than 300,000 ballots were cast during the early voting period. In Beaufort County, election officials said more than 14,000 ballots have...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Polls open in South Carolina
More than 315,000 ballots were cast during the two-week early voting period, a record turnout for the state.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Jasper County deputy arrests 24-year-old on charges of criminal sexual conduct with a minor
Jasper County, South Carolina, deputies arrested a 24-year-old on two counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor. Investigators say the case remains active.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
South Carolina primary puts Trump’s influence to the test in governor, Senate races
South Carolina’s primary is testing President Trump’s sway with Republicans as candidates for governor and Senate battle for his backing.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
More than a dozen names vie for South Carolina's U.S. Senate seat
More than a dozen names have filed to run for South Carolina's U.S. Senate seat in 2026, a position currently held by Lindsey Graham.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Full list: These are the names seeking the South Carolina governor seat
South Carolina will elect a new governor in 2026. Here's a look at the candidates who have qualified to run.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
The Latest: In crucial Maine race, Platner seeks Senate seat after controversies
Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota head to the polls for another day of primary elections in America, but much of the political wor...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
The Latest: Maine primary election tests Platner’s support following mounting scandals
Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota head to the polls for another day of primary elections in America, but much of the political wor...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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