Month: September 2018

4 teens arrested in connection to 50-plus Lexington car tampering, theft incidents

Four suspects who were allegedly involved in a series of auto tampering and theft from motor vehicle incidents have been arrested, according to Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green. He announced the arrests Wednesday, that involved more than 50 unsecured vehicles in the Town of Lexington. The incidents occurred early Sunday morning, August 19. The items […]

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Jeff Phillips introduced as West Columbia’s new Code Compliance Manager

Officer Jeff Phillips was introduced as West Columbia’s new Code Compliance Manager at the the West Columbia city Council meeting, Tuesday.

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Retail center planned for Sunset Boulevard, West Columbia

New commercial property is coming. A retail center is being planned for 2875 Sunset Boulevard, West Columbia. It’s the strip of property beside Freddy’s Steakburgers. Colliers International real estate group, in an email from broker Taylor Wolfe, stated that there will be a newly-constructed retail building consisting of 6,000 sq. ft. of contiguous space subdividable […]

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4 teens arrested in connection to 50-plus Lexington car tampering, theft incidents

Four suspects who were allegedly involved in a series of auto tampering and theft from motor vehicle incidents have been arrested, according to Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green. He announced the arrests Wednesday, that involved more than 50 unsecured vehicles in the Town of Lexington. The incidents occurred early Sunday morning, August 19. The items […]

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West Columbia Police arrest ATM robbery suspect for attempted murder

The West Columbia Police Department made an arrest in connection to an attempted murder and attempted armed robbery case that allegedly occurred Saturday on Augusta Highway in West Columbia. Assistant West Columbia Police Chief Scott Morrison announced the arrest Tuesday. Investigators have charged Lemont Michael B Smith, 27 of Santee S.C. with attempted murder, attempted […]

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South Carolina launches first-ever recruitment website for state careers

Our state. Your future. Discover the possibilities. That’s what stage agencies want people to remember and consider state careers when they search for a job. South Carolina Department of Administration Executive Director Marcia Adams announced the launch, Tuesday, of the recruitment website, careers.sc.gov. The website is part of the state’s first-ever statewide recruitment initiative. “State […]

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Brookland-Cayce High School student had handgun, taken to SCDJJ

A 16-year-old student at Brookland-Cayce High School in Cayce was taken into custody Tuesday at 1:15, after a handgun was found in his backpack, according to the Cayce Department of Public Safety. The student was taken into custody immediately and transported to the SC Department of Juvenile Justice.  The student’s name will not be released […]

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West Columbia Police arrest ATM robbery suspect for attempted murder

The West Columbia Police Department made an arrest in connection to an attempted murder and attempted armed robbery case that allegedly occurred Saturday on Augusta Highway in West Columbia. Assistant West Columbia Police Chief Scott Morrison announced the arrest Tuesday. Investigators have charged Lemont Michael B Smith, 27 of Santee S.C. with attempted murder, attempted […]

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