South Carolina Election Commission Announces Timeline for Replacement of Republican U.S. Senate Candidate
Following the death of US Sen. Lindsey Graham, the Republican Party nominee for U.S. Senate in the 2026 General Election, a special filing period and special primary will be held to replace the party’s nominee in accordance with state election law. The filing period for candidates will open at noon […]
George Street in Lexington closed Monday evening, Dominion Energy crews called in after truck overturns
George Street, from Hendrix Street to the back entrance of Lexington Medical Center (Lexington) was closed at around 4:30 Monday afternoon, while Dominion Energy works in the area. Lexington Police units are on the site. According to the LPD, the work will be ongoing for an extended closure and drivers […]
Car fire closes lane in Lexington, Monday afternoon, Lexington County Fire Service responds
The inbound lane of South Lake Drive (SC-6) at Parker Street was closed Monday due to a car fire. Traffic was detoured onto Gibson Road around the scene. The Lexington County Fire Service was called to the fire and quickly extinguished, according to the Lexington Police Department.
Cayce Police join Operation Southern Slow Down effort, increased traffic enforcement
Beginning on Monday, July 13, the Cayce Police Department will join law enforcement agencies across the Southeast for Operation Southern Slow Down, a regional traffic safety campaign focused on reducing speed-related crashes through education and enforcement. Throughout the week, you’ll see increased traffic enforcement as we work to keep our […]
US Sen. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) died Saturday night, a special by Aug. 11, to choose GOP nominee
Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) died Saturday night at age 71 after a “brief and sudden illness.” Upon Graham’s death the SC Republican Party will hold a special primary by August 11 to choose a new November candidate. Gov. McMaster (R) will appoint a replacement to fill Graham’s seat until January […]
Fatal shooting in West Columbia reported by Columbia TV Station
The West Columbia Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Friday night, according to WLTX-TV. Click here to see TV report According to the West Columbia Police Department police units responded to a report of a shooting in the 800 block of Central Drive (off of Sunset Blvd) […]
When it’s hot outside, West Columbia offers several venues to find a cool drink where you can relax
July in South Carolina is hot and the summer of 2026 is no exception. With temperatures toasty, it’s a good idea to look for something frosty to cool you down. West Columbia restaurants, breakfast stops and coffee shops, when it’s hot, adjust their drink selections in an effort to help […]
Lexington County Coroner releases the identity of the man who died in a three-vehicle hit-and-run collision, Wednesday
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the identity of the person who was killed in a three-vehicle collision involving a tractor-trailer on Wednesday at the intersection of W.E. Jeffcoat Road and Hwy 6 in the Swansea area of Lexington County at approximately 6:50 a.m. Fisher states that Mr. Donerell […]
Tim James, former Cayce Councilman, C-WC Chamber CEO is the new Vice President of Marketing for M. B. Kahn
M. B. Kahn, recognized by Engineering News Record as the 200th largest construction company in the nation, is pleased to announce new team member, Timothy M. James, Vice President of Marketing. With more than 35 years of leadership experience in both the public and private sectors, James brings a blended background in government policy, economic development, and […]
Crash on Interstate 26 results in the closing of all eastbound lanes, Wednesday evening
All eastbound lanes of Interstate 26, near or in in Lexington County, were closed after a crash on Wednesday evening, according to the SC Highway Patrol. It was not clear if the crash was in Lexington or Calhoun County. Traffic was backed up for miles and it took hours (around […]
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