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Cayce Announces Hiring of a New Public Works Director

The City of Cayce is proud to announce the hiring of Johnny Dillard as its new Public Works Director, bringing with him more than two decades of military service and extensive experience in public service, horticulture, and environmental management. A native of Murphy, North Carolina, Dillard joined the United States Navy immediately after high […]

Multi-vehicle crash on West Main Street in Lexington has all inbound lanes closed

A multi-vehicle collision on West Main Street near US-378, that occurred just before noon Thursday, resulted in all inbound lanes into the Town of Lexington, SC being closed. Several emergency personnel were on the scene, including Lexington Police, Lexington County Fire Service, and EMS. Inbound traffic is being detoured from […]

The last Invigorate Cayce Jazz Pop-Up concert is Sunday, March 8, in the Art Lot at 1908 State Street, Cayce

The last Invigorate Cayce Jazz Pop-Up concert in Cayce is Sunday, March 8.Enjoy LIVE, FREE jazz from the incredible Soda City Brass Band from 5–7 p.m. at the Art Lot (1908 State Street).Come hungry! Mary’s Arepas will be on site serving up delicious eats! This concert series is part of […]

Lexington County Announces Open House Meetings for Transportation Improvement Plan

The Lexington County Department of Public Works invites residents, businesses, and stakeholders to attend a series of Open House public meetings as part of the development of the Lexington County Transportation Improvement Plan. What is the Transportation Improvement Plan? The Transportation Improvement Plan is a long‑range effort focused on preserving and enhancing Lexington County’s transportation […]

Officer Myers recognized as West Columbia Police Department Officer of the Quarter

Officer Myers was recognized as West Columbia Police Department Officer of the Quarter at the March 2026 Regular Council Meeting, Tuesday evening. As School Resource Officer at East Point Elementary School, he has been recognized for his exemplary performance. Officer Myers is constantly volunteering for community events, building relationships with […]

Crash in Lexington results in two closed lanes on Sunset Boulevard

Lexington Police responded to a collision in the 4300 block of Sunset Blvd (US-378.) on Tuesday morning, around 7. Both outbound lanes were closed while emergency personnel worked to clear the scene. Outbound traffic was merged into a single lane using the median to travel around the scene.

George Robert’s restaurant on State Street in Cayce is hiring

George Robert’s Wine and Raw Bar on State Street in Cayce is hiring. Click here for George Robert’s Facebook PageBelow is the information:Now accepting resumes for the new George Roberts Raw Bar on State Street! We’re building an incredible team and are hiring for all positions:Front of House (FOH):• Host […]

Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center Awarded African American Museums Grant to Document Lakeview School Oral Testimonies

The Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center (former site of Lakeview School) is proud to announce that it has been selected as a recipient of a grant award from the Association of African American Museums (AAAM) through the AAAM x AACRN Grant Program. The $25,000 grant, made possible through a cooperative agreement between […]

Iliana Rose Trio plays Kelley Jones Park as a part Invigorate Cayce’s Concert Series

The Pop-Up Jazz Concert featuring the talented Iliana Rose Trio drew a large crowd to the beautiful Riverland Park neighborhood, on the Congaree River, Sunday afternoon. The free outdoor concert was in Kelley Jones Park. It was the second in a series of three concerts that is a part of […]