Lexington County State House Rep. “RJ” May, indicted on distributing child sexual abuse material charge
A federal grand jury in Greenville returned a 10-count indictment against Robert John May III, 38, of West Columbia, for distributing child sexual abuse material.* According to court documents and statements made in court, in April 2024, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received a cyber-tip from the social messaging […]
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Father’s Day is Sunday – Check out a West Columbia Business for that Special Father’s Day gift
It’s time to look for that very special Father’s Day gift. This year, Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 15. Fathers Day became nationally recognized in 1972. However, the nation’s first Father’s Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910, in the state of Washington. If you’re thinking of a way […]
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See the lineup for the West Columbia Meeting Street Artisan Market, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday
The West Columbia Meeting Street Artisan Market is open for business Thursday. The market is held from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. every Thursday (except July 3) from June-through-August. It’s next-to West Columbia’s Interactive Art Park at 425 Meeting St. Here’s the lineup for this week. Emerald’s Artistry Carolyn’s Anime […]
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Irmo Fire District responded to two crashes Wednesday afternoon
Crews from the Irmo Fire District responded to two crashes Wednesday afternoon. The first one was on I-26 westbound, just past St Andrews Road. It was a three-car collision that blocked the right lane. Injuries were minor, according to the IFD. There was also a wreck at Harbison Boulevard and […]
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Cayce Police officer fired and arrested, accused of sexual acts while on duty
The Cayce Police Department received a complaint and allegation that Officer Michael Timo was engaging in conduct that was not consistent with the standards and expectations of our law enforcement officers. According to WIS-TV: “Documents state that on March 29, Timo (age 34) engaged in sexual acts with the woman […]
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Murray’s Neighborhood Grill – a friend to the Cayce Community – is in the Business Spotlight
Murray’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar is Cayce’s go-to spot for great food, cold beer, and a fun atmosphere. It opened in the Edenwood Plaza Shopping Center, 2433 Charleston Hwy, in 1992. How has Murray’s thrived for such a long period of time? “We have a great relationship with this community,” […]
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West Columbia Beautification Foundation’s Taste on the River is a culinary and aesthetically pleasing evening
The 9th Annual West Columbia Beautification Foundation’s Taste on the River was an unforgettable evening celebrating the vibrant local food scene in the Midlands in support of the ongoing beautification efforts in West Columbia. The extraordinary culinary experience was held at Stone River on the Congaree River in West Columbia. […]
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National Weather Service confirms that a Tornado touched down in Lexington County
A National Weather Service storm survey team has confirmed that an EF-1 Tornado touched down in Lexington County near Chapin during Monday night’s severe weather. It touched down near Lake Tide Drive on the north side of Lake Murray. It’s estimated the storm had peaks winds of 95 miles an […]
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SC Attorney General Alan Wilson’s release indicates “radical groups” may be planning violence on Saturday – “Will not be tolerated in South Carolina”
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has issued an alert to warn “radical groups” against violence. Wilson’s alert is below: Radical groups are planning protests country and statewide Saturday, June 14, Flag Day and President Trump’s birthday. Let this be a warning: If you attack law enforcement, destroy property, or […]
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Overnight storm knocks out power in some areas of Lexington County
A strong wind and rain storm moved through Lexington County beginning Monday night into early Tuesday morning. Parts of the county, in the Chapin/Lake Murray area, were under a tornado warning. The storm caused more than 3,000 power outages in Lexington County at one point. There are reports of trees […]
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