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Day of Service in Cayce highlighted by street clean-up in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

There was a Day of Service in Cayce, Saturday, two days before the Federal Holiday to honor the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Cayce City Councilman Byron Thomas headed up the effort and US Rep. Joe Wilson joined in. “Thank you to everyone who came out on this […]

City of West Columbia Launches $15 Million Infrastructure Project to Revitalize Mill Village and Alexander Road

The City of West Columbia is beginning a $15 million overhaul of the Mill Village neighborhood and Alexander Road. This comprehensive project is designed to modernize the area’s utility networks, reduce the risk of severe flooding, and improve overall safety and mobility for residents and visitors. The initiative is fueled […]

Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is asking for help to find man wanted for burglary and other charges

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is asking for help to find Frederick Michael Nerini. He’s wanted on multiple charges including four burglary charges, possession of stolen goods and criminal conspiracy. He’s likely in the Gilbert area, according to the sheriff’s department. You can anonymously share tips on Nerini’s whereabouts when […]

West Columbia’s Riverwalk gets rave Internet reviews, even in the winter months – See a list of West Columbia’s many parks

It’s January, but the forecast for West Columbia shows many days with temperatures in the 50s and 60s under sunny skies. Weather conditions are just right for many who are drawn to West Columbia’s Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater year-round. The West Columbia Riverwalk is part of the 3RVRS trail network. […]

SCDOT video explains improvements to Augusta Road in West Columbia

US 1 (Augusta Road) in West Columbia is seeing safety-focused improvements, including new turn lanes and concrete medians, identified through an SCDOT Road Safety Assessment.These targeted upgrades will improve traffic flow, reduce the risk of serious or fatal crashes, and enhance safety for pedestrians. Click on the video link below […]

Spring registration is open for Cayce-West Columbia Diamond Youth Baseball

Are you ready for some Cayce West Columbia Diamond Youth Baseball? Get Signed up at www.cwcbaseball.com Spring registration is open for Cayce-West Columbia Diamond Youth Baseball. Age 3-to12 for T-Ball; Rookie Ball; Coaches Pitch; Minors; O’Zone. Practice beings in February. all games held on weekdays. League provides hat and shirt.Players […]

Former S.C. Lawmaker Sentenced to Federal Prison for Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Robert John “RJ” May, III, 39, of West Columbia, has been sentenced to more than 17 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing child sexual abuse material. Evidence obtained in the investigation revealed that in May 2024 the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department received a cyber tip […]

Lexington man dies after being hit on Platt Springs Road, early Tuesday, Coroner identifies

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a vehicle vs. pedestrian accident in the 5400 block of Platt Springs Road in the Lexington area of Lexington County onTuesday, at approximately 6:45 a.m. According to Fisher, Mr. Russell Keith Coufal, 73, of Lexington, was crossing Platt […]

Former S.C. Lawmaker to be Sentenced for Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Robert John May III is scheduled to be sentenced Jan. 13 before U.S. District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie. May pleaded guilty to five counts of distributing child sexual abuse material. U.S. Attorney Bryan Stirling and Homeland Security Investigations Acting Special Agent in Charge Kyle Burns will host a […]