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CRIME & SAFETY
Irmo shooting: 20-year-old woman arrested
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — A 20-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in connection with a recent shooting incident near Irmo. Chrystal Gordon faces charges of domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature, as well as possession of a weapon during a violent crime. She is currently being held at the Lexington County Detention Center.
Cyclist dies from injuries after being struck by car
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Following an accident earlier this month, a cyclist has tragically passed due to their injuries. Officials with the South Carolina Highway Patrol say that on May 9 say the cyclist and automotive were both travelling south on secondary highway 663. The automotive collided with the...
Train collision claims one life near Dutch Fork Rd
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — One victim is dead after being hit by a train early in the afternoon of May 19. According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol around 12:10 p.m. on private property near Dutch Fork Rd. The pedestrian was struck by a train and passed due to their injuries.
Tougher DUI law meant to curb drunk driving in SC takes effect Sunday
COLUMBIA — Emma Longstreet of Lexington was killed nearly 12 1/2 years ago in a car accident involving a drunk driver while riding with her family on the way to Sunday church. She would have been 19-years-old this month. A state law that may have prevented the then 6-year-old’s...
Lexington police ask for help finding missing man
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The Lexington Police Department is asking the public for help finding a missing man. Kenneth Higgins, 32, was last seen on Saturday around 9 a.m. at the 100 block of Firethorn Place, which is a neighborhood off Mineral Springs Road. Police said Higgins has a mental...
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