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Deputies search for missing man in Lexington County; truck found at intersection on Friday

The man was last in contact with his family on Jan. 1, but authorities say he hasn't been heard from since.
Credit: Lexington County Sheriff's Department
Tony Etheredge missing in Lexington County

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. — Lexington County investigators are asking the public to keep their eyes open for a missing man who lost contact with his family on New Year's Day.

According to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department, 35-year-old Tony Etheredge was reported missing on Thursday, but the family said they last contacted him on Jan. 1.

Etheredge is about 5 feet 9 inches tall and 135 pounds. The sheriff's department said his black 2014 Toyota Tacoma truck was recovered from the intersection of Truex Road and Rish Drive on Friday evening. 

The sheriff's department encourages anyone who believes they may know where Etheredge is to contact Detective Reed at 803-785-8230.

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