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Family of Chapin Mayor Al Koon asks voters to Write-In the name of Gregg White in Nov. 4, Municipal Election

Chapin Mayor Al Koon died at the age of 74, Friday, Oct. 17. Despite his death, Koon’s name will still appear on the Nov. 4 ballot because there was not enough time to remove his name from the ballot. A vote for Koon, will not count. Therefore, the Family of […]

2 Winners named in West Columbia Beautification Foundation’s $10,000 Reverse Raffle – Preston Hook and Reggie Jacobs

Congratulations to Preston Hook and Reggie Jacobs. The two won $,5000 each. There were 250 West Columbia Beautification Foundation Reverse Raffle tickets sold at $100 each. The drawing was Tuesday at the Savage Craft Ale Works Armory, 430 Center St., West Columbia. The winners decided to split the grand prize. […]

Lexington County Men Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* Charges

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Trey Leviticus Sullivan, (age 33) of Batesburg, S.C., Brandon Dwayne Bailey, (age 35) of Pelion, S.C., and Rashaud Mandrell Price, (age 25) of Lexington, S.C. on six total charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Internet Crimes Against Children […]

West Columbia Fall includes Recycling Day Saturday, Bridge Dinner Sunday and Fall Back Fest on Nov. 7

The West Columbia Autumn is glorious. The temperatures are just right and there are many opportunities to get out and take advantage of the agreeable climate. At Monday’s Special West Columbia City Council Meeting, Mayor Tem Miles encouraged everyone to get out and enjoy the many events. “We have Fall […]

Tim James, Cayce City Councilman, celebrated by Congressman, Senator, Representative, Mayor, Council Members and friends

Cayce City Councilman Tim James (Dist 1) is not running for reelection in the Nov. 4, municipal election. A large crowd came out to honor James, and thank him for his years of service to Cayce at Savage Craft Ale Works, Tuesday. James is also the President and CEO of […]

Pineview Ruritan Club, Cornerstone Church and Mt. Hebron UMC present $12,344 check to hit-and-run victim Eddie Porter and his family

Pineview Ruritan Club, Cornerstone Church and Mt. Hebron UMC raised $12,344 to help Eddie Porter and his family. Eddie is a retired Law Enforcement Officer. He was severely injured by a hit-and-run driver in June. He sustained many broken bones, including a skull fracture and several broken vertebrae, and he […]

SC House District 88 Republican Primary is Tuesday – 4 Candidates are running

The SC House District 88 Republican Primary Election is Tuesday. There are four Republican candidates running in the Special Election. Brian Duncan Lorelei Graye John Lastinger Darren E Rogers Polls are open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. at local precinct locations, some of which are combined for this election. […]

Cayce Mayor Selected as SC Hunt State Policy Fellow

Eighteen local elected leaders, including Cayce Mayor, Elise Partin, from across South Carolina been selected for the inaugural South Carolina Hunt State Policy Fellows program, a bipartisan initiative designed to strengthen education policy from early childhood through workforce development. The program, launching this month, brings The Hunt Institute’s proven fellowship model to the Palmetto […]