South Congaree Police make arrest in connection to Aug. 17, Main Street armed robbery
The South Congaree Police Department announced, Tuesday, an arrest in connection to an armed robbery that occurred at 709 Main Street on August 17. The subject was arrested and charged with Armed Robbery, Possession of a Weapon During a Violent Crime, Possession of a Firearm by Persons Unlawful, Possession With […]
Infant Surrendered in Lexington County – If you believe you have parental rights to the child you are required to attend a hearing
Officials at Lexington Medical Center in Lexington County recently accepted an infant safely surrendered under Daniel’s Law, the state’s Safe Haven for Abandoned Babies Act, on Friday, Aug. 28. The multi-race baby girl was born on August 28, 2026, and weighed 8 pounds, 13.6 ounces, and was 16.5 inches long […]
Woman who died in Frink Street hit-and-run in Cayce is identified by Lexington County Coroner
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the woman who died in a vehicle vs. pedestrian accident in the 1800 block of Frink Street in Cayce on Aug. 23, shortly before 3:30 a.m. According to Fisher, Ms. Janyne Renee Mbeng, 37, of Cayce, was walking in the road on Frink […]
Cayce Police Department Now Hiring Certified Police Officers – See Link to Apply
The Cayce Police Department is growing, and we’re looking for experienced professionals to join our team. This is an opportunity to take on new challenges, continue developing your skills, and be part of a department that is investing in training, leadership, and professional growth. There is real opportunity here for […]
EDITORIAL – Researchers Cracked the Cancer Code – South Carolina Needs Leaders Who Will Embrace The Technology
After years of waiting, we finally have the next big cancer breakthrough. A recent study found that an mRNA-based therapeutic for melanoma – one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer – significantly reduced chances that the cancer would return in patients. This first-of-its-kind treatment could save lives and, if mRNA technology continues to […]
Frink Street Sidewalk Project is progressing in Cayce
The effort to install sidewalks on Frink Street in Cayce is moving forward. The Frink Street Sidewalk Project, by the SCDOT, extends a sidewalk from State Street to the Foreman Street area. There is also a plan, through Lexington County, for a sidewalk from Forman Street, down Frink Street, to […]
Gray Collegiate Academy cuts the ribbon in its elementary school campus in Columbia with Sen. Darline Graham
Gray Collegiate Academy, on Wednesday Aug. 25, hosted a ribbon-cutting to commemorate the opening of its Midlands elementary school campus. Students, parents, faculty, and staff gathered to celebrate the occasion, with special guest Sen. Darline Graham and her family in attendance. Graham’s daughter is enrolled at one of Gray’s other […]
Teen left home without her medicines and did not return, Lexington Police ask for help to find
On Sunday, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Ms. Kimmora Michelle Carter left her residence at 930 East Main Street and did not return home. The juvenile is currently in remission for cancer and does not have access to her medications and supplements required for her appropriate level of care. It is […]
Man, age 46, Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Role in a Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
William Larry Javis, Jr., 46, of Columbia, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy. Evidence gathered during the investigation showed that, beginning in 2023, members of the organization distributed kilograms of methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl, crack cocaine, and marijuana throughout the […]
West Columbia is a unique destination, offering award-winning, high quality Bar-B-Que
Is West Columbia the BBQ capital of the world?Before you answer, remember that there are four highly successful and highly acclaimed BBQ establishments in West Columbia. You can base your BBQ rating on awards, media recognition, customer reaction or tradition, and West Columbia BBQ joints have something for every taste. […]
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