Month: July 2019

Man, age 61, gets 15 years for sexually abusing girl under age 11

James C. Hester, Sr., pleaded guilty Thursday in Lexington County to criminal sexual conduct with a minor – third degree. Hester, 61, was charged with sexually abusing a child under the age of 11. The child reported the abuse occurred over the course of a year, beginning in the summer of 2017, when she was […]

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Truck overturns in Lexington, closes lane

A tractor-trailer overturned on West Main Street (US-1) near the US-378 intersection, in Lexington, Thursday night. One lane was closed (inbound) on West Main Street, by Lexington Police personnel. The lane was later opened.

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Rash of crashes in Lexington

Over the past two days Lexington Police Department officers have responded to at least 15 collisions. The LPD reported the high number of accidents, late Thursday afternoon. The LPD said this spike in the numbers highlights the need for drivers to always be alert behind the wheel. Watch your speed, don’t follow too closely, look […]

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Child dies in pool incident near West Columbia

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the identity of the 10-year-old boy who was pronounced dead after being found unresponsive in a relative’s swimming pool. The incident occurred in the West Columbia area shortly before noon on Thursday. According to Fisher, Mr. Mack D. Bonnett Jr. of Pelion was found face down in the […]

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City of Cayce’s Calendars for 2019-2020 are available

The City of Cayce’s brand new 2019-2020 Calendars are out and FREE to all of Cayce Residents! Come by City Hall at 1800 12th Street and get yours. This year, each month shares photos and information about our City Departments. This is a great way to know when all of our City Council, Foundation and […]

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West Columbia to hold meetings to discuss sign regulation changes

The City of West Columbia wants to hear from residents. You’re invited to discuss the proposed sign regulation changes at two seperate meetings on July 23. The meeting are from Noon to 1 p.m. on the July 23, and from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. July 23. Both meetings are in the New Brookland Room […]

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Man, woman stopped in car reported stolen, charged with drug possession

A man and a woman face drug possession charges after a deputy stopped them Thursday in Gilbert driving a car reported stolen. Stephanie Yvonne Farmer, 43, and Bobby Ray Wood, 37, are charged with possession of less than 1 gram of meth, according to arrest warrants. “A deputy conducted a traffic stop on the car […]

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Piecewise Coffee Company has opened on State Street in Cayce

Piecewise Coffee Company opened Monday in Cayce. The new business is at 2001 State St, at the corner of Clark Street. Piecewise offered samples of the coffee at Soiree on State, in Cayce, on April 27. Piecewise is now serving coffee and drinks for limited hours MON – FRI. from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. […]

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