By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Near 91-year-old Jim Hamilton, a commissioner emeritus of the S.C. Aeronautics Commission and a S.C. Aviation Hall of Fame inductee, exchanged coins and reminisced about days gone by with longtime friend Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott at Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) headquarters, December 13.Continue Reading

Lexington County deputies have arrested a man following a shooting Tuesday night in the Amazon Fulfillment Center parking lot in West Columbia. Jonathan Harden Alique Walker, 20, is charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “Walker and the shooting victim,Continue Reading

Four new firefighters recently joined the Columbia-Richland Fire Department after completing the department’s direct hire program. Each firefighter received their badge from Chief Aubrey Jenkins during a pinning ceremony Monday at department headquarters. The direct hire program allows candidates with prior experience and the proper certification to begin running callsContinue Reading

Irmo Fire officials survey the damage at Minnie’s Auto Repair Shop on St. Andrews Rd. after a Ford F-150 crashed into the building at a high rate of speed. The crash happened around 6:15 pm on Monday, December 12 and the vehicle went straight through the building coming out onContinue Reading

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the man who died after being struck by a vehicle in the 200 block of Jamil Road in the Columbia area of Lexington County shortly before 6 pm December 10. Daniel Nelson Gibbons III, 68, of Columbia was walking on Jamil Road whenContinue Reading

The Irmo Fire District held their annual Awards Banquet/Ceremony last weekend, where it honored Firefighter of the Year, Nick Powell, as well as Rookie of the Year, Dylan Williams. Powell and Williams were recognized by the department for their outstanding dedication and performance to the Irmo Fire District.Continue Reading

As the leftovers are put away and the shopping lists come into focus, criminals spring into action to steal your would-be gifts and money. “This time of year always brings concerns for safety and security,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said. “Distractions a part of the holiday season and theyContinue Reading

Two men are accused of stealing a trailer from a neighbor’s home in Lexington County. Jason Wilson, a 41-year-old Lexington resident, was charged with grand larceny and Maynard Bartlett, a 37-year-old Columbia resident, was charged with grand larceny and receiving stolen goods, according to arrest warrants. “After receiving a callContinue Reading