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Irmo man arrested on multiple drug charges
LEXINGTON, S.C. - Lexington County narcotics agents arrested an Irmo man wanted on multiple drug charges after a traffic stop Wednesday. “A deputy pulled Stroman over on I-20 near exit 55,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said. “Once he confirmed his identity, the deputy detained Stroman because there were multiple warrants for his arrest.” “The deputy conducted a probable cause search of Stroman’s vehicle and found more than 1,000 grams of meth.”
Former Fairfield Country Club to undergo transformation
WINNSBORO, S.C. — The once-vibrant Fairfield Country Club in Winnsboro is poised for a revival as developer Webb Yongue plans to transform the property. With its picturesque surroundings and expansive 64 acres, Yongue envisions transforming the site into an upscale restaurant, boutique hotel, and premier event venue. "It just...
Three shot in Newberry, one death
NEWBERRY — On Saturday, April 20, 2024, officers with the Newberry Police Department responded to a shooting incident around Emory Street near Hunt Street in the City of Newberry around 9:22 p.m. Once on scene, officers found three victims with apparent gunshot wounds. One victim was transported to Prisma...
73-year-old man riding bicycle killed in collision with truck in Fairfield County
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, S.C. — A man is dead after authorities said he was struck and killed while riding a bicycle. Fairfield County Coroner Chris Hill said 73-year-old George Christensen of Countryside Illinois was riding along Highway 34 in Ridgeway on Monday, April 22. Hill said Christensen was traveling west...
Fairfield County man threatened to drag public officials 'out of their households,' DOJ says
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A man has been sentenced to prison after making threats to public officials, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. (Video above: Morning headlines from WYFF News 4) The DOJ says the FBI received multiple complaints concerning a man's social media post. According to the DOJ,...
RCSD: Midlands teen found safe
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– Richland County deputies say the teen has been found. RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– Richland County deputies are searching for a teen last seen on Thursday in Blythewood, says RCSD. Richland County Sheriff’s Department detectives say Andrea De La Cruz Rodriguez was last seen on...
Fairfield County crash leaves 1 dead after truck hits bicyclist
RIDGEWAY, S.C. (WIS) - One person is dead following a crash on SC Highway 34 Monday evening, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP). The crash occurred at around 7:30 p.m. near Autumn Drive about 3 miles east of Ridgeway. Officials said a 2022 truck which was towing a...
Fairfield County Airport encourages youth to explore careers in aviation
WINNSBORO — Fairfield County Airport will celebrate the essential careers of the aviation industry during South Carolina Aviation Week by providing three local high school seniors with discovery flights on Monday, April 22 at 9 a.m. For the sixth consecutive year, high school students were recruited to participate in...
National retail gas station chain leases 1-acre tract in Irmo
A national retail gas station chain has leased space in Irmo. Craig Waites of Colliers South Carolina brokered the ground lease of an approximately one-acre parcel at the intersection of St. Andrews a...
County Council recognizes retiring employees
NEWBERRY — Newberry County Council held their biweekly meeting on Wednesday, April 17. Council recognized five employees for their dedication to Newberry County. Heather Chapman, who was unable to attend the meeting, was recognized for her five years working for the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office in the detention center.
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