Koon’s Watch Firearm sales spiked this year. With more guns on the streets and in our homes, it’s important to remind residents and visitors about safe firearm practices. • Treat all guns as if they’re loaded, even if you think it is unloaded.• Keep your finger off the trigger andContinue Reading
The Seventh District Coast Guard Auxiliary honored a Lake Murray Coast Guard Auxiliary member for outstanding volunteer service in a ceremony on October 16, at Southshore Marina. Barbara Burchfield, Lake Murray Flotilla 12-3 member, was selected as the Seventh District Coast Guard Auxiliarist of the Year for 2019. She wasContinue Reading
Irmo Police Chief Courtney Dennis announced that Quavian Bing, 31, of Irmo has been arrested on Burglary charges. Investigators were able determine through evidence collected Bing broke into the Silver Fox Grill in the 7400 Block of Broad River Road on October 25. On October 29th, Bing broke into theContinue Reading
Monica Pamella Swain, 28, was seen by deputies removing mail from mailboxes in a Columbia neighborhood. “During a routine patrol, deputies were flagged down by workers who witnessed a woman taking mail out of area mailboxes and putting it in her vehicle. When the vehicle was located, deputies saw SwainContinue Reading
The Irmo Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred at the Burger King & 7-11 convenience store located in the 7700 Block of Broad River Road in Irmo. Around 3:30 am, the suspect in the picture below broke out a window and entered the restaurant. During the burglary atContinue Reading
By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott took to the air Tues. afternoon, Oct. 27, as pilots with the Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) Aviation Unit tested and demonstrated helicopter performance capabilities all the while conducting a routine patrol operation over Richland County. Sheriff Lott (pictured here)Continue Reading
Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the motorcyclist who died as a result of a collision that occurred at the intersection of Platt Springs Road and McLee Road in Red Bank at approximately 5:55 PM on October 23, 2020. According to Coroner Fisher, Mr. Galen Manapat, 73, of Lexington was pronouncedContinue Reading
A Columbia man is accused of fatally shooting a man and dumping the body last month at a former rest area along Interstate 20. Richard Lee Hudson, 65, is charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “A team of detectives hasContinue Reading
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) was selected by the S.C. Dept. of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) to be the pilot agency for a COVID-testing program in which first responders will be tested quickly on a large scale with little notice. “DHEC notified usContinue Reading
Koon’s Watch Have you checked your medicine cabinets lately? You’ll probably find some unused or expired pills. Oct. 24 is the Drug Enforcement Administration’s next Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. This National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, whileContinue Reading
Lexington County officials recently conducted in-person court activity for guilty pleas inside the Mark H. Westbrook Judicial Center. Safety measures and courtroom guidelines included mandatory face masks for participants and social distancing due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Judge Walton J. McLeod IV presided over proceedings last week, which included multipleContinue Reading