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Father’s Day is Sunday, treat your Dad at a fine West Columbia restaurant

Sunday, June 21, is Father’s Day. Fathers Day became nationally recognized in 1972. However, the nation’s first Father’s Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910, in the state of Washington. If you’re looking for something special, there are some dining hot spots in West Columbia where you can go to […]

Ribbon cut on the Airport Boulevard Gateway Project With Mayors Elise Partin, Cayce, Tim Miles West Columbia

The ribbon was cut on the Airport Boulevard Gateway Project, Wednesday. Click here to see video Cayce Mayor Elise Partin cut the ribbon with the Midlands Business Leadership Group. West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles, West Columbia City Administrator Brian Carter and Lexington County Councilman Todd Cockrell attended the celebration. Th […]

Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, West Columbia Police, SLED, Homeland Security conducting an investigation into drug and human trafficking near West Columbia

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department began conducting an investigation, Thursday, into drug and human trafficking Thursday at multiple locations throughout Lexington County. The multi-agency operation includes the West Columbia Police Department, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division – SLED and the Department of Homeland Security. The operation includes a significant […]

Lexington police issue press release regarding Elena Katherine Moore and discovery of body

Chief Terrence Green updated the Town of Lexington community on new developments related to the case of a missing woman during a press conference Wednesday afternoon. The Lexington Police Department received a tip from the community that Elena Katherine Moore had been seen in the area of North Lake Drive […]

WesCo Brew and Bowl Opens June 26, in Cayce in former Charleston Highway Piggly Wiggly – Includes Bowling, Dining and Entertainment

$13.2 million investment transforms former Piggly Wiggly into Midlands’ premier entertainment venue, with grand opening events June 26–28 CAYCE, S.C. — Midlands residents are invited to experience the excitement at WesCo Brew & Bowl, Cayce’s all-new entertainment destination, during its grand opening weekend, taking place Friday, June 26 through Sunday, June 28. […]

Editorial: License plate readers can play an important role, but must be used responsibly

To the Editor: I appreciated Senator Brian Adams’ recent column in the Post and Courier on automatic license plate readers and the need for South Carolina to handle this issue responsibly. Too often, debates over public safety tools become all-or-nothing arguments. In reality, the better answer is to set clear […]

39 Lexington 2 high school students qualify for the South Carolina Seal of Biliteracy

Thirty-nine Lexington Two high school students qualified for the South Carolina Seal of Biliteracy, an award from the SC Department of Education that recognizes students who have attained proficiency in English and another world language by graduation. Students are recognized for their levels of mastery in testing, with Gold being […]

Cayce Police Sgt. Jarvis Riley recognized as SC Law Enforcement Administrator of the Year

Cayce Police Sgt. Jarvis Riley was honored, Monday, as the South Carolina Association of School Resource Officers (SCASRO) Law Enforcement Administrator of the Year Award. This prestigious award recognizes Sgt. Riley’s outstanding leadership, dedication, and commitment to setting the standard for excellence within the Cayce Police Department’s School Resource Officer […]

Lexington Police release new photos and details in the case of Elena Katherine Moore, missing since Friday

The Lexington Police Department continues to seek the assistance of the Town of Lexington community in the case of Elena Katherine Moore. Ms. Moore remains a missing person since Friday, June 12. Recently obtained camera footage shows Ms. Moore walking through the Publix parking lot, at 100 Old Cherokee Road, […]