Man shot and killed, Lexington County Coroner releases victim’s name, Sheriff’s detectives and West Columbia Police investigating

Lexington County detectives are following leads they have developed in a deadly shooting investigation. They shooting occurred in the area of Hammond Avenue in West Columbia early Friday morning. Hammond Avenue is off of Augusta Road, near Dreher Road. First responders were called there after a person who was bleeding […]

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New AutoZone in West Columbia

Work crews were on the site in Westland Square (Food Lion) shopping center at 2250 Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia, Friday afternoon. There’s an AutoZone sign up on the building. One person was painting around the sign at the front of the building while others worked inside. The space where […]

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Lexington County Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Trafficking Drugs

Tony Leonard, a 52-year-old Gaston man, has been sentenced to twenty-five (25) years in prison following his conviction at trial in Lexington County for multiple counts of Trafficking and Possession with Intent to Distribute Drugs. Chief Administrative Judge Debra R. McCaslin presided over the jury trial and imposed the sentence. […]

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Lexington County Man Pleads Guilty in Federal Court

De’Marionne Zaquann Miller, 22, of Lexington, has pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Evidence obtained in the investigation revealed that on June 14, 2025, deputies from the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department responded to an […]

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Cayce Farmers Market opening for spring season on Wednesday, March 25 – See what’s for sale

Cayce Farmers Market is opening for spring Wednesday March 25. Below is a post from the Cayce Farmer’s Market Facebook page: The birds are chirping, the days are longer, and the sun is starting to shine. You know what that means. It’s almost that time! Have you missed us??? Because […]

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Cayce Announces the Hiring of Kristen Hall as New Municipal Clerk

The City of Cayce is proud to announce the hiring of Kristen Hall as its new Municipal Clerk, bringing more than two decades of public service experience in administrative leadership, public safety operations, and organizational management to the role. Hall currently serves as Executive Assistant to the Chief of Police at the Cayce […]

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Editorial: Keeping South Carolina Manufacturing Competitive by Rail – Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Merger matters for South Carolina

By Robert Shealy South Carolina’s manufacturing economy depends on reliable freight rail to function and compete. Companies across the state rely on efficient rail service to move heavy materials, control costs, and meet delivery deadlines in competitive markets. At HR International, dependable transportation connections often make the difference between predictable […]

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Cayce’s Soiree on State is this Saturday, March 21, on State Street, with Cash Money Experience

Cayce’s Soiree on State is a full day of live music, good vibes, and unforgettable fun! It is  is this Saturday, March 21.Featuring: Prettier Than Matt Whiskey Run Headliner: Cash Money Experience Come out Saturday from 2-8 right on State Street!Grab your friends, bring your energy, and get ready to […]

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Fan anticipation grows for West Columbia’s Meeting Street Music Fest, less than a month away – See the lineup of bands

In a short period of time, the Meeting Street Music Fest has become one of the most anticipated events in West Columbia. The 3rd Annual Meeting Street Music Fest is April 17-18, and is presented by the City of West Columbia. It’s a two-day event featuring eleven sensational bands playing […]

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National publication recognizes Wingard’s Market as a Top Plant Nursery in the United States!

Wingard’s Market is proud to announce they received the most votes across the country and have been named the winner for the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards for #1 Best Plant Nursery; earning national recognition as one of the top garden centers in the United States. The honor follows a highly competitive process in […]

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