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Irmo Fire, with West Columbia Fire, Lexington County Fire and Columbia Fire Department on the scene of a structure fire -Video Link

Irmo Fire crews are on the scene, Tuesday morning, of a structure fire in the 100 block of Garden Path Lane. Crews from West Columbia Fire Department, Lexington County Fire and Columbia Fire Department are assisting. Click here for the video First arriving units found heavy fire from several windows […]

Sugar Ray, along with bluegrass, jazz, pop, rock, and country, at the West Columbia Meeting Street Music Fest

The City of West Columbia is excited to announce the return of the award-winning 3rd Annual Meeting Street Music Festival, a free, two-day celebration of live music, food, and community, happening Friday and Saturday, April 17–18, on Meeting Street in West Columbia. The festival features 11 incredible bands across multiple […]

Man, age 47, found dead of gunshot wounds in Lexington County, coroner releases his identity

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the identity of a man who was found deadoutside of a residence in the 100 block of Villa Court, off of Emmanuel Church Road, in Lexington County on Sunday, at approximately 4:40 p.m. Fisher states that Mr. Hoyt Mitchell Jennings, 47, of Columbia, […]

Lexington County Sheriff’s Deputies conducting death investigation

Deputies from the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department are on the scene of a death investigation at a home on Villa Court, off of Emanuel Church Road, in Lexington County. The investigation was reported Sunday night. One person has been detained in relation to the incident. Deputies said they do not […]

Man who died in Lexington County plane crash is identified by coroner

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a single-engine planecrash that occurred in the 500 block of Country Creek Lane in the Gilbert area of Lexington County onFriday, at approximately 9:25 a.m. According to Fisher, Mr. Andrew Frederick Nichols, 30, of Huntsville, Alabama was a […]

Cayce Police Department Announces New Assistant Police Chief

The City of Cayce is proud to announce the appointment of Jonathan E. von Moltke as the new Assistant Chief of the Cayce Police Department, bringing more than a decade of diverse law enforcement, training, and leadership experience to the role. Assistant Chief von Moltke has served in law enforcement since 2012 and is […]

Taylor Watford Foundation 5K Run/Walk for Hope is May 16 – Register Now!

The Taylor Watford Foundation 5th Annual 5K Run/Walk for Hope is less than 100 days away!!! —May 16th, 2026 9am @ Brookland Cayce HS—Register to run or walk now at strictlyrunning.com. We are also looking for sponsors (packages ranging from $100).The form is attached below and is available digitally on taylorwatfordfoundation.org. As always, profits support local […]

West Columbia Shines a Spotlight on Black-Owned Businesses Making an Impact

This month, West Columbia proudly celebrates the thriving Black-owned businesses that contribute to the city’s vibrancy and economic strength. While Black History Month originated in the United States to honor significant figures and milestones in African-American history, West Columbia shows ongoing support for its Black community and entrepreneurs year-round. On […]

Cayce Approves Landmark Public Art Investment; Brings First Thomas Dambo Troll to South Carolina

Cayce Approves Landmark Public Art Investment; The City of Cayce has approved the negotiations for a major public art initiative designed to attract tourism and generate long-term economic growth. The project will make Cayce the first city in South Carolina to host one of Thomas Dambo’s internationally recognized recycled-wood troll sculptures, which attract tens […]