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Tuesday, June 18, 2013  A Lexington Walmart store was closed for part of Tuesday after a chemical spill.

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.

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.

Friday, May 24, 2013 

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  A 30-year-old Lexington man is charged with one count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a child who is under the age of 11.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Dozens of golfers teeing of Thursday in honor of a little girl that was killed as a result of drunk driving.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Two former Gaston town officials have been sentenced to prison for misusing public funds.

Monday, April 15, 2013  A 32-year-old former McDonald's store manager has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for setting up a robbery at his restaurant that ended with an employee being killed.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Last October Stephanie McMillan got news no parent ever wants to hear, her seven year old son was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Not a day goes by that David Longstreet wishes he could see the smile of his daughter Emma one more time, the six year old was killed by a drunk driver last year.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  It was a fun day full of fun and exciment for fifth graders at Midway Elementary School for career day.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  There is finally some relief for people feeling the pain at the pump.

Monday, February 04, 2013  Lexington Mayor Randy Halfacre gives his State of Town Address.

Friday, January 25, 2013  If temperatures stay low in the Midlands, February 16 is going to be a very chilly day for some brave folks going plunging for a good cause.