Pelion News

The suspected gunman, Major Nidal Malik Hasan, is alive and in custody despite intial Army reports that he died.

The Lexington County Sheriff's Department has three men in custody charged in connection with what they say was a drug-related shooting on Wednesday near Pelion.

Investigators in Lexington County are searching for three people in the Town of Pelion who they want to question about a drug-related shooting that left one man injured Wednesday afternoon.

Federal authorities say 21 people have been charged for their roles in cockfighting businesses operating in South Carolina.

The massive effort to vaccinate children for the swine flu in public schools in South Carolina starts today and will continue nearly through the Christmas break.

A car struck a tree on Calks Ferry Road near Pelion early Saturday morning, killing the driver, the South Carolina Highway Patrol reported.

Near freezing temperatures and still air led to the first frost of the season in the Midlands Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service.

MIDLANDS residents who fly commercial probably don't know much - if anything - about Lexington County's tiny airport.

Two seats, elected at large. Incumbent Same Jackson did not respond. Carlisle Rast Age: 53 Education: Associate degree in civil engineering, Midlands Technical College Occupation: Environmental engineering designer/land surveyor Current community organizations: Pelion Methodist Church, Carolina Good Neighbors Family: Married, one daughter Why I am ...

Schools in the Lexington County town of Pelion are shut down early Wednesday, after Lexington District 1 officials say a water line broke in the area.

Springdale on Tuesday became the second town in Lexington County to snuff out smoking in restaurants, bars, stores and offices, and two neighboring communities may do likewise.

Residents who want to vote in Nov. 3 municipal elections in Richland and Lexington counties have until the end of this week to register.

Family and friends honored the memory of a Lexington County woman murdered almost two decades ago.

What once started as a hole in the wall, is now a Lexington staple. G-20 opponents, police clash Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 5:28 PM Protest march in Pittsburgh during the G-20 summit turns chaotic as police clash with marchers Shaw Airmen prepare for deployment By Jerrita Patterson Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 10:05 PM Nearly 200 Airmen ...

A Pelion home was destroyed by a fire early Friday morning. Lexington County Fire Crews reported to the scene on Otis Road in which the home was completely engulfed involved with flames.

Firefighters with the Lexington County Fire Service responded to a report of structure fire in the Pelion area of Lexington County early Friday morning.

Graveside services for Ricky Darell Padgett, 52, will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Pauline Church of Christ.

Opponents of a workplace smoking ban said Tuesday that members of at least five organizations plan to target for defeat the five Lexington County Council members who voted for the ban.

Funeral services for Lisa Marie Bacon, 30, of Pelion, will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 26, 2009, at Fish Hatchery Church of God.

How many times have you heard 'eat your fruits and veggies?' Bethune, Pelion, Elloree Elementary schools and others are getting some cash to do just that.