A father and daughter face multiple charges after a shooting in a restaurant parking lot Thursday night in Swansea. Stephanie Lynn Brown, 40, is charged with attempted murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and pointing and presenting firearms at persons, according to arrest warrants. David Lee Brown,Continue Reading
An Irmo High School teacher is accused of giving a minor THC gummies and items of a sexual nature. Brianna Nicole Carpenter, 25, is charged with criminal solicitation of a minor and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, according to arrest warrants. “The victim’s parents found women’s clothing, sexualContinue Reading
The County of Lexington’s Land Development Division has released the 2023 Floodplain Management Plan report outlining the progress made in mitigating the potential flooding hazards throughout the county. The report lists 19 action items identified by county officials and residents that were published in the 2023 Floodplain Management Plan asContinue Reading
Lexington County deputies have arrested two men accused of shooting into a house during an armed robbery in 2021. Khartae Tyuan Bethel, 20, and Darreun Hampton Miller, 19, are charged with two counts of attempted murder, kidnapping and armed robbery, as well as discharging a weapon into a dwelling andContinue Reading
Emily Renee Zeigler, 55, of Leesville was shot and killed June 7 in the 600 block of Pine Grove Road located in the Leesville area of Lexington County. Zeigler was pronounced dead on scene due to a gunshot wound to the upper body. An acquaintance of Zeigler was also shotContinue Reading
Lexington County deputies have arrested a man accused of presenting a firearm to a driver during a road rage incident last week. Adam Lee Jones, 43, displayed the weapon while stopped at a traffic light near the 200 block of Longs Pond Road Thursday, according to an arrest warrant. “InContinue Reading
A search is underway for a man who’s wanted after an attempted sexual assault at Chapin’s Crooked Creek Park. Lexington County Sheriff’s Department said the attack happened the afternoon of May 21. A woman exercising in the park said a shirtless man wearing khaki cargo shorts who appeared to beContinue Reading
The Lexington Police Department has arrested a former Lexington County deputy accused of disorderly conduct at an apartment complex. Giovanni Michael Vaccaro, 29, was charged with disorderly conduct Friday morning, according to a Lexington Police Department incident report. “When I became aware of Mr. Vaccaro’s actions which resulted in hisContinue Reading
A Gaston man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting in a hotel parking lot earlier this year. Dyshawn Titus Hines, 40, is charged with criminal conspiracy, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, in addition to two counts of attempted murder, accordingContinue Reading
Stating that it is “about time Republicans across our state and county were made aware of the range of actions from our body,” the new leadership of the Lexington County Republican Party (LCRP) released the numerous actions the party has taken over the past two years. These actions were plannedContinue Reading
Lexington’s Town Council has taken initial steps to approve a resort community on Lake Murray, including a Regional Conference Center. Private developers are expected to invest in excess of $733 Million into the project. The 93.53-acre property, currently known as Smallwood Cove, is located off Beekeeper Court and North LakeContinue Reading