Brett Parker's Attorney Cites 'Stand Your Ground' Law in Motion

Parker's attorneys have requested a hearing to determine whether he is exempt from prosecution under South Carolina's Protection of Persons and Property Act.

Irmo Correctional Officer Receives Life-Saving Award

Correctional Officer Phillip Weiger, 28, was one of six officers who received the award at the Woodmen of the World's banquet.

Lexington County's 'Most Wanted:' April 14

The following people have outstanding arrest warrants with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department.

Updated: Boil Water Advisory Issued for Chapin Residents

Residents should boil their water before drinking or cooking.

Irmo-Seven Oaks Crime Blotter: Assault, Vehicle Theft, Flim Flam

The following report was provided by the Irmo Police Department for incidents in the Irmo area from April 2-9.

Report: Family Jumps from Burning Apartment Near Irmo

No serious injuries were reported and the fire was contained to only one apartment, according to a report.

Irmo-Seven Oaks Crime Blotter: March 26-April 2

The following report was provided by the Irmo Police Department for incidents in the Irmo area from March 26-April 2.

Violent Crimes in Lexington County Up in 2011

SLED released its 2011 crime database on Monday.

Lexington County's 'Most Wanted': April 1

The following people have outstanding arrest warrants with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department.

Firefighters Rescue 1 Person from House Fire

The fire started around 5:30 a.m. at a home in the Harbison area, according to WIS.

Trial Date Set for Irmo Man Accused of Killing Wife, Friend

Brett Parker's trial will start at the beginning of May, according to a report in The State.

Irmo-Seven Oaks Crime Blotter: March 7-26

The following incidents were reported to the Irmo Police Department.

Road Construction for Richland, Lexington Counties: March 25

Traffic advisory for areas in both Richland and Lexington counties beginning Monday, March 25.

Third Arrest Made in Newberry High Bomb Threat

A 16-year-old male, whose name is not released because of his age, was charged with conveying a bomb threat, according to a news release.

You Ask, Patch Answers: What Happened to the Playground at Archer's Lake?

A reader wanted to know what happened to a neighborhood playground in the Harbison area.

Newberry County Police Arrest 2 Teens in School Bomb Threat

Daisha Kibler, 17, of Silverstreet, and a 16-year-old were arrested Tuesday afternoon and will be charged with conveying a bomb threat, the Newberry County Sheriff's Office said.

Irmo Police Chief Brian Buck Returns to Job After 4-Day Suspension

The reason for the suspension could not be released because it is a personnel matter, town administrator Bob Brown said.

Lexington County's 'Most Wanted': March 18

The following people have outstanding arrest warrants with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department.

Deputies: Three Additional Men Arrested in Irmo Sports Gambling Ring

Richland County deputies arrested a total of 12 people they say were clients of Brett Parker, an Irmo man charged with the murders of his wife and business partner.

RCSD Sergeant Wins Officer of the Year

The American Legion Post in Chapin presented Sergeant Maria Yturria with the award this week.

UPDATED: Report: Deputies Arrest Alleged Gamblers With Ties to Brett Parker Bookie Operation

Nine people are charged with gambling, and face up to 30 days in jail and fines.

Irmo Police Arrest 2 in Home Burglary

Juhoun Benson, 18, of Irmo was charged with second-degree burglary. A juvenile was also charged with second-degree burglary.

Lexington County's 'Most Wanted': March 12

The following people have outstanding arrest warrants with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department.

One Killed in Interstate 26 Collision

The accident happend on I-26 eastbound near mile marker 93, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.

Road Construction for Richland, Lexington Counties Beginning March 11

Traffic advisory for areas in both Richland and Lexington counties beginning Monday, March 11.

Bond Denied for Suspect in Prosperity Man's Death

A judge denied bond for Daryl Richburg, 49, of Prosperity, who was charged with murder in connection with the death of his brother, 56-year-old Walter Hawkins Jr.

Irmo-Seven Oaks Crime Blotter: Feb. 26-March 6

The following incidents were reported to the Irmo Police Department.

Irmo Police Asks Residents to Be Aware of Rabid Animals

Three cases have been reported in the Irmo community since October.

Mother Charged After Hitting Son With Spatula

A 29-year-old mother of two was charged with cruelty to children after she hit her son in the face with a spatula.

West Columbia Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash Near Mall

Brian F. Rose crashed his motorcycle near Columbiana Centre Saturday night, according to the coroner's office.

Lexington County Mug Shots: March 3, 2013

The following mug shots were provided to Patch by the Lexington County Sheriff's Department.

Brother Charged With Murder of Missing Prosperity Man

Daryl Richburg, 49, of Prosperity, was charged with murder in connection with the death of 56-year-old Walter Hawkins Jr.

UPDATED: Authorities Search for Missing Prosperity Man

Walter Hawkins Jr., also known as “Tom," has been missing from his Prosperity home since 6 p.m. Friday.

Lexington County's 'Most Wanted': March 3

The following people have outstanding arrest warrants with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department.

Bullets Found in Irmo Middle Classroom

A student discovered the inert bullets Wednesday morning and told his teacher, according to a report from the Lexington County Sheriff's Department.

Irmo-Seven Oaks Crime Blotter: Feb.12-26

The following incidents were reported to the Irmo Police Department.

UPDATED: Dutch Fork Middle Employee Charged with Having Sex with Student, 13

Police say Lawanda Ann Cummings, 42, had sex with a 13-year-old student last year at her apartment.

Two Burglary Suspects Grabbed by RichCo Deputy

The two men were apprehended Tuesday in the Heron Ridge neighborhood between Irmo and Northeast Columbia.

Two LexCo Residents Indicted in HHS Data Breach

Christopher R. Lykes of Swansea was indicted on five counts.

Brett Parker Indicted in Federal Sports Bookie Case

Brett Parker, an Irmo resident charged with the murder of his wife and friend, is one of three meen indicted by a federal grand jury on one count of conduct of an illegal gambling business.