Month: July 2015

Rabies reported in Lexington County

Four people are being treated for rabies after being exposed to a dog that tested positive for rabies. A report from the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) states the dog bit two people and exposed two others before it was euthanized. Test results later showed the dog had rabies. The dog, according to DHEC, […]

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Photos of Chamber’s 5th Annual Breakfast Business Expo

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce hosted its 5th Annual Breakfast Business Expo, Tuesday morning. The business event was held at Glenforest School on Harbor Drive in West Columbia. Click on photos to enlarge. 

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Coroner releases name of man killed in deputy incident, Monday

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the name of the individual who was killed on Monday, at approximately 5 p.m. at a residence on East Selwood Lane in Columbia. The individual shot was as Timothy A. Milliken, age 56.Mr. Milliken was pronounced dead at the scene from gunshot wounds sustained after he was shot […]

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Man with knife shot and killed by Lexington County Deputies

Lexington County Sheriff’s Department has issued a statement on an officer-involved shooting. At approximately 4:45 (Monday) afternoon, two of our officers responded to a call in the 100 block of East Selwood Lane. The deputies arrived to find a man attacking a family member with a knife. Fearing for the life of the family member, both officers […]

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Luxury apartment construction abounds in Cayce and West Columbia

Apartments construction is taking place all over the Cayce-West Columbia area. On Knox-Abbott Drive in Cayce and a the Otarre Pointe Apartment Complex on 12th Street Extension.                 The Otarre Pointe Apartment Complex off of 12th Street Extension in Cayce has been under construction for more than a […]

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Bands for 2015 CMC Rhythm on the River Fall Concert Series announced

The band schedule for the 2015 CMC Rhythm on the River Fall Concert Series were announced Monday. They are : September 4th : DELEVELED We kick off the series by “Rockin’” the River! Featuring Jessica & Jeff from Prettier Than Matt. September 18th : THE TRAVELIN’ KINE w/ Cayla Fralick 2014 Charleston’s City Paper Americana […]

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Top Cayce-West Columbia businesses at Chamber Expo Tuesday morning

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 5th Annual Breakfast Business Expo on Tuesday, July 28th. The event is designed for business professionals but anyone can attend, including non-members. Once again, it will be held at Glenforest School located at 1041 Harbor Drive in West Columbia. Admission is FREE between 7:30 a.m. […]

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Apply for Sheriff’s Department ‘Citizens Academy’

Lexington County Sheriff’s Department accepting applications for ‘Citizens Academy’ The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is accepting applications for the 39th Citizens Academy, which starts Sept. 1. The Citizens Academy gives participants a behind-the-scenes look at law enforcement operations. “Our Citizens Academy offers transparency and helps citizens have a full and complete understanding about how we […]

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