Swansea News

RICHLAND COUNTY CLERK OF COURT AND FAMILY COURT DEPARTMENTS raised $300 for breast cancer research.

A joint investigation with federal and state agencies has discovered a possible cockfighting ring on private property in Lexington County.

A 13-year-old boy put two roosters on the ground in Swansea last July to determine if one had any fight left in it, federal court documents say.

Officials urge better security measures. Since the first of the year, there have been more 50 utility trailers and more than 20 riding lawnmowers reported stolen in southern Lexington County, including in the Swansea, Gaston and Fairview communities.

Lexington County deputies are searching for those responsible for stealing more than 50 utility trailers and more than 20 riding lawn mowers since January 1st this year, and they are asking for the public's help in finding them.

Mrs. Amanda Owens Reagan, 63, of Gaston died May 15, 2009, in Providence Hospital in Columbia.

A fundraiser for Clay Dixon and Camp Kemo for children with cancer is scheduled for Saturday in Irmo.

A 43-year-old Swansea man is behind bars for not only failing to pay court-ordered child support payments, but also for assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature.

Posted on Friday, May 01, 2009 at 10:04 a.m. Two men were arrestedA Thursday by Richland County Sheriff's Deputies in connection with a vehicular assault on two victims.A A Read story Methamphetamine Lab Seized Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 8:47 PM A A A clandestine methamphetamine laboratory that was being operated at an abandoned home on Redmond ...

Five people were arrested after Lexington County sheriff's deputies seized a clandestine meth lab Monday at an abandoned home on Redmond Chavis Road near Swansea, a Sheriff's Department news release said.

Lexington County deputies have arrested five people, including a father and his son, on charges that they operated a methamphetamine laboratory inside a home in Swansea.

A A A clandestine methamphetamine laboratory that was being operated at an abandoned home on Redmond Chavis Road near Swansea was seized by Officers with the Lexington County Multi-Agency Narcotics Enforcement Team on Monday, April 27.A Lexington County Sheriff James R. Metts said officers also arrested five persons, including a father and his son, ...

A woman wanted on charges of forging money orders at a check cashing business has been arrested, thanks to a Crimestoppers tip.

Funeral service for Sidney Hydrick Furtick, 82, of Swansea, will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at Faith Baptist Church with Rev.

A Saint Matthews man is dead after a being ejected from a truck early Saturday morning.

A forum discussing the importance of communication will take place Thursday at the Eau Claire Print Building on Ensor Avenue.

Some folksA laced up their walking shoes to help the Special Olympics down in Swansea Saturday.

Posted on Sunday, March 29, 2009 at 12:11 p.m. Swollen river breaches levee at Fargo school in what mayor calls a 'wakeup call' for city Read story Walk-N-Roll for Special Olympics Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 11:25 PM Some folksA laced up their walking shoes to help the Special Olympics down in Swansea Saturday.

Two men and a woman were arrested Tuesday after Lexington County sheriff's deputies seized a mobile meth lab near Batesburg-Leesville, authorities said.

LEXINGTON a ' A man has been jailed after he was shot by a South Carolina trooper he tried to run over with a car.