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Mackenzie Dalton missing Missing Lexington County, South Carolina teen girl, 16, found safe, 18-year-old man Mackenzie Keith English Jr arrested. Teen had left willingly with suitcase and cut off all ties with her family.

A 16-year-old Lexington County, teen girl reported missing over a month ago was on Tuesday found safe and alive. A man the teen was found with was arrested.

Mackenzie Dalton according to investigators ‘was never held against her will or she didn’t want to be with.‘ Nevertheless, authorities arrested 18-year-old Mackenzie Keith English Jr., accusing the man of impeding the search for the missing teen who may have been ‘endangered.’

English Jr. was charged with obstruction of justice according to a from the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department.

He is accused of lying to investigators about being with Dalton along with his knowledge of her location.

The update follows the 16-year-old leaving her home in late November and cutting off ties with her family. Investigators say Dalton was seen driving off with a suitcase.

Weeks after she ran away, investigators said they had located the teenager’s abandoned vehicle and her suitcase. However, at the time, authorities did not disclose what, if anything, was inside the suitcase, or any information about the car she was driving.

At the time of her disappearance, authorities surmised that the missing woman may have been traveling with a man ‘she knew’.

Authorities declined to articulate the nature or dynamics between Dalton and the 18-year-old taken into custody.

At the time of her disappearance, Dalton was described as being 5’4” and weighing 118 pounds.

As of Tuesday afternoon, records show English being held at the Lexington County Detention Center.

On average, around 2,500 people go missing in South Carolina state each year.

In 2023, 74% of missing children cases in South Carolina involved a teen between 15 and 17, according to .

A search is underway for a South Carolina teenager who has been missing for months and could be in danger.

Mackenzie Dalton was publicly reported missing Friday night by the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. The 16-year-old has not been seen for several months, the sheriff’s department said in a news release.

Dalton was last seen leaving her Lexington home in late November, according to the release.

She drove away from the home and had a suitcase with her, the sheriff’s department said. Both the car and suitcase have been recovered, according to the release.

Dalton was called a runaway, the sheriff’s department said. There was no word if Dalton was alone when she was last seen, but the sheriff’s department said it believes that the teen is traveling with a man she knows. Information about either the man’s identity or his relationship with Dalton was not available.

The sheriff’s department did not say if foul play was suspected in Dalton’s disappearance, but the law enforcement agency called her “endangered.” Information about why she was considered to be in danger was not available.

The sheriff’s department described Dalton as a 5-foot-4, 118 pound teen. A picture of Dalton shared by the sheriff’s department shows her with long hair, that might have been dyed blonde.

The sheriff’s department is asking the public for help with information that could help them locate Dalton.

Anyone who has seen Dalton, or has information about her, is asked to call the sheriff’s department at 888-274-6372, CrimeStoppers at 888-CRIME-SC or submit an online tip.

In the case of an emergency, always call 911.

Lexington County, SC – Authorities in Lexington County are renewing their plea for public assistance as the search continues for a missing and endangered teenage girl who has not been seen for weeks.

According to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, 16-year-old Mackenzie Dalton has been missing since she left her Lexington-area home in late November. Investigators say efforts to locate her are ongoing, and tips from the public remain critical.

Deputies describe Dalton as standing approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing about 118 pounds. Officials confirmed that the vehicle she left in and a suitcase taken from the home have since been recovered, but Dalton herself has not yet been located.

Investigators believe Dalton may be traveling with a man she knows, raising concerns for her safety due to her age and the length of time she has been missing. Authorities have classified the case as an endangered juvenile runaway investigation.

The sheriff’s department is urging anyone who may have seen Dalton, has knowledge of her whereabouts, or has information related to the individual she may be with to come forward immediately. Tips can be submitted anonymously through the Crimestoppers mobile app or by calling 888-274-6372.

Law enforcement officials stress that even small details could prove significant in helping reunite Dalton with her family and ensuring her well-being.

Anyone who believes they have immediate or time-sensitive information is encouraged to contact local law enforcement without delay.

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LEXINGTON, S.C. (WIS) - What started with a single inflatable decoration has grown into a neighborhood spectacle for one Midlands family.

Ann and Kevin Myhill have transformed their front yard in the Stoney Creek subdivision into a glowing, colorful display that has become a holiday tradition for their community.

“We started off way back when our kids were little, and we started off with one inflatable, and they were in the backyard at that time,” Ann Myhill said. “Over COVID, we decided that we’d put the joy out front for the rest of the neighborhood.”

The couple says there is a little something for everyone in their display.

Sea creatures are arranged along blue lights, alongside Darth Vader and Santa with his reindeer.

“Well, I don’t want to upset any of the inflatables by picking one out,” Kevin Myhill said.

Kevin Myhill, an engineer, handles the logistics, including cords, layout, and positioning. He checks it twice, of course.

“I like creating things, and I feel like this is a creation,” he said. “I like to make things and at the end see it and go, ‘Oh, that looks cool.’”

Ann jokingly warns visitors about navigating the display.

“Don’t try walking through it, it’s a landmine,” she said.

The Myhills’ children are now grown, and Ann said they don’t seem to care about their parents’ festive folly.

“They’re over it, but they expect it,” Ann Myhill said. “So if we don’t do it, then we’re going to hear about it.”

Ann Myhill said the smiles and reactions from neighborhood children make the effort worthwhile.

“If this is going to bring somebody joy, I’m happy to do it,” she said. “And it does bring us joy too.”

For the Myhills, the display has found new meaning as news gets heavier and headlines feel darker.

“It’s just important at this time of year for everybody individually to do what they can to spread joy,” Kevin Myhill said. “This is what we can do. We’re sort of blessed in that we can put together a reasonable display and show it to people. But as I drive around, anybody that’s got a little bit of decoration, I’m like, ‘they’re all trying to spread a little bit of joy in their particular way.’”

Their daughter, Kenzie, agreed that the simple gesture can make a difference.

“Times are tough, and everyone’s going through it,” she said. “So if some lights and a racoon and a hedgehog will make people smile, let’s do it.”

The couple starts their festivities early with a Halloween display.

This year, they debuted a pre-Christmas display on November 1 with a costumed skeleton holding lights and a brand-new countdown to Christmas sign.

The current display features nearly 5,000 lights and 30 inflatables.

Ann joked that they may need a storage unit if the display keeps growing.

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COLUMBIA, S.C. —

A drug trafficking investigation in South Carolina centered around THC products openly sold in stores has led to 12 arrests, according to the South Carolina Attorney General's office.

The operation, called “Ganjapreneur", ended with 40 narcotics charges for the defendants in Richland and Lexington counties.

The AG's office said the focus of this investigation was distributors and wholesalers of certain THC products, which, regardless of what their packaging says, test illegal under the law, are highly intoxicating, and packaged to appeal to children and teens.

“A stand needed to be made against stores openly selling illegal THC products, many of which are dangerously potent and clearly marketed to attract children and teens,” Attorney General Alan Wilson said.

“This is yet another example of the State Grand Jury bringing together partnerships across jurisdictions to do tough jobs that needed to be done,” State Grand Jury Chief Attorney Creighton Waters said. Both Attorney General Wilson and Waters thanked all the partner agencies for their hard work in the case.

On Dec. 9, 2025, law enforcement said it conducted a joint operation that executed search and seizure warrants on multiple locations and served arrest warrants on indicted individuals.

The operation resulted in the arrest of the 12 defendants, who are alleged to be the wholesale distributors of large amounts of these illegal products to various retail establishments. The operation resulted in the search of six warehouses, six homes, one retail business and two storage units.

Authorities said approximately eight large 26-foot box trucks of allegedly illegal products were seized at these locations, totaling over 30,000 pounds of product or 15 tons.

The seized products included marijuana, pre-rolled marijuana cigarettes, vapes, oils, dabs, syrups, and edibles, according to investigators.

Proceeds and assets of the illegal enterprises alleged in the indictments were seized as well, totaling approximately $2 million. Over 30 county and local agencies also conducted their own simultaneous operations throughout the State.

“These suppliers sought to peddle these products to anyone who would buy them. In turn, they were directly profiting off the backs of our children. It is unconscionable,” said SLED Chief Mark Keel. “Today, I want to make it clear: law enforcement in South Carolina stands united in our effort to rid our state of these dangerous, illicit products.”

The Attorney General's Office said the following were charged:

Shazan GhaniZeeshan GhaniZanira SafriRizwan RashyaniBhavik PatelFadi Muneer ZuhourMohamed A. IsaMuhammad Usman ButtAhad ShafiqAsim Pervaiz

For mugshots of some of those arrested and images of the seized products, click here.

A spokesperson for the SC Healthy Alternatives Association sent the following statement about these arrests:

"Today’s press conference with Attorney General Alan Wilson and SLED Chief Mark Keel underscores what South Carolina hemp growers and industry stakeholders have been saying for years: our industry needs to be clearly regulated.

"This week, multiple law-abiding business owners across South Carolina were arrested and hit with unreasonable drug trafficking charges when their businesses were swarmed by law enforcement officers and their legal products and hard-earned dollars were seized. Nothing in South Carolina’s state statutes bans or regulates the sale of hemp or hemp-derived products.

"Rather than expose South Carolinians to more unnecessary law enforcement action, we call on policymakers to step up and do what we’ve been asking for years – regulate the hemp industry in South Carolina, so everyone understands the rules of the game."