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Dickerson and Burris to be new middle school principals at Busbee and Pine Ridge in Lexington 2

At its February 26 meeting, the Lexington School District Two Board of Trustees announced the selection of two principals for the 2026-2027 school year: Alicia Dickerson, interim principal at Busbee Creative Arts Academy since July 1, has been selected to the post permanentlyRebecca Burriss, assistant principal at Busbee, will become […]

West Columbia Meeting Street Music Fest, April 17-18, is the biggest, and most-exciting event as all eyes look toward Spring – There’s a St. Pat’s Day Bash, too

The first day of March is Sunday, and all attention will turn to Spring, and all the events that come as the weather gets warmer. And there is no bigger event this spring, than the Meeting Street Music Fest, presented by the City of West Columbia. Music has the ability […]

Camden man charged with murder in connection to shooting death at Lake Murray apartment complex

Lexington County deputies have arrested a man from Camden in connection to a deadly shooting at an apartment complex near Lake Murray. Brian Vincemichael Ashford, 42, is charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “Based on their investigation, which included a […]

Installation of drainage pipes on Honeysuckle Street and Indigo Avenue nearing completion – Cayce Avenues Drainage Project Update

The City of Cayce is sharing a brief update on the ongoing work related to the Cayce Avenues Drainage Project. The update is in regard to the Indigo Outfall: The installation of large diameter pipes on Honeysuckle Street and Indigo Avenue is nearing completion. The next phase of work will […]

Butch Wallace and the Wallace Insurance Agency honored as the Small Business of the Quarter by the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber

The Wallace Insurance Agency was honored as the Small Business of the Quarter by the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber. Butch Wallace accepted the award at the C-WC Chamber Business Breakfast , Tuesday morning at Stone River in West Columbia. For decades, Butch has served as a local and well-respected insurance Agent. […]

Rep. Micah Caskey is the speaker at the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Breakfast, Tuesday

State Rep. Micah Caskey spoke at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Breakfast, Tuesday at Stone River, in West Columbia. It was sponsored by Kay Plumbing, Heating and Cooling. The program featured remarks from Rep. Micah Caskey and recognized Butch Wallace Insurance Agency as Small Business of the Quarter, […]

Woman dies days after she was injured in a Lexington County crash

A Lexington County woman died in a three-vehicle crash. The crash occurred on U.S. 378 near Spring Hill Road, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Master Trooper William H. Bennett said the time of the collision was just after 7:20 a.m. Friday. Michele Guarino was injured in the crash […]

Lexington County deputies investigating deadly shooting at apartments near Lake Murray

Lexington County deputies have opened a homicide investigation after a man was found shot to death in the parking lot of an apartment complex near Lake Murray. The shooting victim has been identified as Raynard Brewington, 43, according to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher. “Mr. Brewington’s body was found near […]

SCDOT to temporarily detour I-77 southbound as part of new interchange project in Richland County

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will implement a temporary nighttime detour of Interstate 77 southbound in Richland County as part of the construction for the new interchange at exit 26. There will be two detour periods between mile markers 24 and 27: March 2 at 8 p.m. through […]