Lee County Observer

09/10/2026

Here's our online version of the news we shared yesterday from the Lee County Sheriff's Office about three young men arrested following a three-car collision who were found with burglary tools. A printed version will appear in next week's LCO, but subscribers can read the story now on our website.

Three young men from Andrews face multiple charges following a three-car crash in Lee County including possession of burglary tools. Lee County deputies apprehended them after a bloodhound search near a local school that was temporarily locked down for safety during the incident and investigation.

09/09/2026

LCO BREAKING NEWS: Teens with burglary tools arrested after three-car collision

Three young men, ages 18 and 19, are facing charges after being arrested following a three-car collision earlier today. See the shared post from the Lee County Sheriff's Office. The LCO will have a full story on our website in the coming days and in next week's print edition.

09/03/2026

Bishopville City Council met on Tuesday and we've already got a report for you, including a look at the city's new official City Seal. We'll have it in next week's print edition of the LCO, but subscribers can read it right now on our website!

Bishopville City Council approved a lease agreement with the YMCA of the Upper P*e Dee to operate a community health and wellness center in the former Easy Living Furniture Store, supporting local health, recreation, youth development, and family services at 238 North Main Street.

09/02/2026

Dr. Michael Chandler (pictured) recently joined CareSouth Carolina's Bishopville office. "Meet" and learn more about him in one of today's front page stories from the LCO and our website.

CareSouth Carolina announces Dr Michael Chandler’s relocation to the Bishopville office where he will continue providing family medicine to Lee County patients, leveraging over 25 years of experience in emergency, urgent, and family care throughout South Carolina.

09/02/2026

Bishopville City Council met last night and we'll have a recap in an upcoming edition. In the meantime, check out what was on the agenda on today's front page of the LCO and on our website.

Bishopville City Council will review final readings of two ordinances related to the new YMCA facility at 238 Main St, including a lease agreement and an intergovernmental partnership. The meeting will also cover first readings on property incentives and an election date change, plus other city busi...

08/30/2026

Good Sunday morning! Bishopville City Council will meet this coming Tuesday, Sept. 1. We'll include a printed preview on this week's upcoming front page, but subscribers can read it now on our website.

Bishopville City Council will review final readings of two ordinances related to the new YMCA facility at 238 Main St, including a lease agreement and an intergovernmental partnership. The meeting will also cover first readings on property incentives and an election date change, plus other city busi...

08/28/2026

LCO NEWS BRIEF #2: Garbage pickup to be delayed

Please see this additional announcement from the city of Bishopville.

08/28/2026

LCO NEWS BRIEF #1: Water system shutdown announced

Please see this first of two announcements from the city of Bishopville.

08/27/2026

BREAKING NEWS: N.C. man dies in late night crash Wednesday night

Subscribers can read this short story on our website ahead of next week's print edition of the LCO.

A North Carolina man died after a collision between his tractor-trailer and a pickup truck on I-20 in Lee County. The crash occurred around 11 p.m. as both vehicles were traveling eastbound near mile marker 109, causing them to overturn after leaving the roadway.