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Yesterday at 4:15 PM  A Lexington Walmart store was closed for part of Tuesday after a chemical spill.

Monday, June 17, 2013  Katie Reilly is enjoying the near picture perfect day at Lake Murray with her son, but this young mother knows you can never be to safe in man-made waters.

Monday, June 17, 2013  Lexington County sheriff's deputies are again rounding up new and used eyeglasses and hearing aids to help people see and hear better.  This is the third year that deputies have partnered with the Cayce-West Columbia Lions Club to collect the items, which will be donated to South Carolina Lions Charitable Services.

Monday, June 17, 2013  The Lexington County Coroner has released the name of the teenager killed on Interstate 20 on Saturday.

Sunday, June 16, 2013  Richland County deputies responded to an aggravated assault call approximately around 6 o’clock am on Sunday morning.

Friday, June 14, 2013  Tipsters who report drunken drivers in Columbia can get a $100 reward under a new initiative.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Pools, playgrounds, sporting events, and a lot of outdoor activity will be on the to-do list for some as the summer begins. However, staying hydrated and beating the heat will also be at the top of the list as summer temperatures rise.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  A Lexington attorney accused of extorting more than $1 million from clients has waived his right to have a court hearing on his mental competency.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Virginia State Police say a South Carolina man has died after a series of crashes on a rain-soaked interstate in Carroll County.

Saturday, June 01, 2013  Seven year old Richard Culliver and his mother Stephanie McMillan are soaking up every moment in the day. Friday Richard earned his police badge while hundreds honored his journey through life.

Saturday, June 01, 2013  More than one hundred people huffing and puffing their way up 479 steps at the Capitol Center in Downtown Columbia, to help fight lung disease.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Lexington County deputies say a man is accused of killing his family's black lab puppy that was found with its mouth taped shut in an outdoor closet without food or water.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Veterans, families and friends greeted Monday in Lexington by the community and politicians including State Senator Katrina Shealy and State Representative Todd Atwater, thanking them for their service.

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Wednesday, May 22, 2013  More than 80 military veterans from World War II and the Korean War are flying to Washington, D.C., for a tour of memorials erected in their honor.