West Columbia Beautification Foundation’s Taste on the River raises close to $50,000 for enhancement of public spaces

The 10th Annual West Columbia Beautification Foundation Taste on the River was a memorable evening that celebrated the Midlands’ vibrant culinary scene and supported ongoing beautification efforts in West Columbia. Held on Thursday, June 11, at Stone River, the event drew hundreds of regional guests and raised $48,391.70, which will […]

Cayce City Council votes to rezone 45 acres to make way for 70-to-80 new single-family homes

Cayce City Council approved first reading, Tuesday, of an ordinance that would rezone 45 acres on Lybrand Street from Light Industrial to Single-Family Residential. Isaac Manning, representing his family, spoke to council before the vote to rezone the property passed 5-0.Manning said the plan to develop the property into 70-to-80, […]

B Avenue Ball Park in West Columbia to be handed off to the Lexington County Recreation and Aging Commission

West Columbia City Council passed first reading of an ordinance that would result in the the conveyance of the B Avenue Ball Park to the Lexington County Recreation and Aging Commission. In response to a question from Mayor Pro-Tem Mike Green, Justin Black, Sr. Asst. City Administrator and Treasurer, who […]

Cayce Police thank Back to School Bash sponsors, community partners, volunteers, and donors

The Cayce Police Department’s 2026 Back to School Bash was held July 30, to help local kids head back to school. There were FREE: It was at the Cayce Masonic Lodge at 1701 12th Street, Cayce.The Back-to-School Bash would not have been possible without the incredible support of our sponsors, […]

City of West Columbia announces the date for the 2027 Meeting Street Music Fest

For two days the music will flow in the City of West Columbia. The 2027 Meeting Street Music Fest will take place on April 16-17, 2027 on Meeting Street. It will be the fourth. Click here The third Meeting Street Music Fest was held in April 2026, with a sea […]

Construction completed on new Lexington County Coroner’s Office at Red Bank Crossing – See Photos

PRESS RELEASE – Solid Structures has completed construction on the Lexington County Coroner’s Office relocation to Red Bank Crossing, a major public facility project designed to better support the growing needs of Lexington County and the families served by the Coroner’s Office. Located at 1072 South Lake Drive in Lexington, […]

Crash in Lexington Monday morning results in temporary closing of lanes

Lexington police and EMS crews responded to a crash at West Main Street and Columbia Avenue, Monday morning. The intersection was blocked while the scene was cleared. Old Chapin Road was diverted outbound onto West Main Street. Columbia Avenue had two lanes open to continue onto West Main Street outbound […]

4 years since Lexington man was shot and killed, Police ask for information from the public to find his killers

Four years ago in July, Tyler Robinson was killed outside of his home at the Lauren Ridge Apartments, and Chief Terrence Green is again asking those who have information to come forward to assist our detectives as they continue to investigate this case. On July 9, 2022, at approximately 2 […]

Irmo Fire crews respond to crash on I-26, and car fire

Irmo Fire crews responded to the scene of a multi-vehicle collision, Friday, in the westbound lane ofI-26 at mile 106. The right lane was blocked and there were minor injuries. Also on Friday, Irmo Fire Crews responded to a vehicle fire that threatened an apartment building. Crews got the fire […]

Lexington County mosquito spraying schedule for Aug. 5-7

Mosquito Fogging Scheduled Our Vector Control team will be out fogging to help reduce mosquito populations in the following neighborhoods from 4 a.m.- 6 am. Weather Permitting Wednesday, August 5th Thursday, August 6th Friday, August 7th Wondering what we fog with? Here’s how we protect people and pollinators: We follow […]