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Always Original Bakery, in West Columbia, to close, see the details

Always Original Bakery that opened five years ago at 500 Meeting Street in West Columbia is closing. One of the owners, George Grogan, announced Sunday night that the bakery will be closing as of Feb. 15. George and fellow owner Jay, are going to retire.The bakery’s last day of operation […]

16-year-old left home and is believed to be in danger, Lexington County Sheriff’s Department ask for tips to help find her

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is asking tips to help find the location of an endangered juvenile runaway named Mackenzie Dalton. Deputies have been working to find the 16-year-old since she left her Lexington home in late November. Mackenzie is 5’4” and weighs 118 pounds. The car she drove away […]

Lexington Police made more than 50 traffic stops overnight New Year’s Eve, make DUI, Drug arrests

The Lexington Police Department Patrol Division was out on the streets New Year’s Eve, along with the Traffic Safety Unit and K-9 officers. Lexington Police reported making more than 50 traffic stops overnight in the Town of Lexington. Officers made two arrests for DUI, multiple drug arrests to include Possession […]

Lexington County Coroner identifies victim in fatal vehicle accident on Old Chapin Road

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a two-vehicle accident in the 500 block of Old Chapin Road in the Lexington area of Lexington County Tuesday, at approximately 6:38 p.m. According to Fisher, Ms. Cheryl S. Deichmann, 78, of Lexington was traveling westbound on Old Chapin […]

Driver following too closely results in a crash on Augusta Road in Lexington

An outbound lane was closed, Wednesday morning after a occurred collision on Augusta Road (US-1) at I-20.First responders worked to clear the scene and the site was reopened.The wreck was caused by a driver following too closely, according to the Lexington Police Department. (LPD Photo)

Take your Christmas tree to a Lexington County Collection and Recycling Center to dispose of it

If you want to dispose of your Christmas tree, you can take it to a Lexington County Collection and Recycling Center. DETAILS: Remove all decorations first and take it to any one of the following Lexington County Collection and Recycling Centers that accept CLEAN WOOD to be recycled. (**NOTE-Not all […]

1 person is dead after a two-vehicle crash on Old Chapin Road in Lexington County

One person died Tuesday evening in a two-vehicle crash in Lexington County. The fatal collision occurred on Old Chapin Road, near Vista Oaks Drive, around 6:38 p.m., according to Sgt. Tyler Tidwell of the SC Highway Patrol. A 2008 Toyota Tacoma was traveling east on Old Chapin Road when it […]

West Columbia’s Savage Craft Ale Works presenting a Huge New Year Celebration, or dine at Terra or Black Rooster

New Year’s Eve is Wednesday. And there are spots in West Columbia where you can celebrate. Savage Craft Ale Works, at 430 Center Street, transforms into West Columbia’s New Year’s one-stop shop. There will be 5 parties to enjoy in one place. The doors of Savage Craft’s Main Taproom swing open […]

New Year’s Eve Fireworks ordinances in effect for West Columbia, Cayce, Lexington, Springdale and Lexington County

West Columbia: In the City of West Columbia Fireworks can only be discharged from 9 AM on December 31 through 1:30 AM on January 1, 2025. Cayce: As we all look to celebrate the new year, our City, City of Cayce Police Department and City of Cayce Fire Department want you to be safe! The discharging […]