Month: October 2019

Failure to yield the right-of-way causes Sunset Blvd. crash, says Lexington Police

Lexington Police worked a collision, Monday morning on Sunset Blvd. (US-378) at Caughman Farm Road. The crash had all inbound lanes closed at about 8 a.m. By 8:45 A.m. all lanes were reopened at the collision scene. The cause of the collision was a driver failing to yield the right-of-way, according to the LPD.

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Growl at the Moon, Friday at the S.C. State Museum

SC State Museum –Growl at the Moon, Fri., Oct. 25 – 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. A signature Halloween event of the SC State Museum will feature the debut of Fright Lights, a new planetarium laser light show, new Haunted Virtual Reality experiences, live music from the Reggie Sullivan Band, haunted ghost tours, a dance […]

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Street closures expected for Trump visit Friday, says Cayce Public Safety, Democratic candidates expected too

The Cayce Department of Public Safety reported that it will release more information related to road closures and detours early next week. Travel patterns will be affected by a visit to Columbia from President Donald Trump. Presidents when visiting Richland and Lexington counties land at Columbia Metropolitan Airport in Lexington County. The president is expected […]

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Gervais Street Bridge Dinner held in perfect weather

There was rain earlier in the day Sunday, but the clouds broke and the sun came out in the afternoon for the annual Gervais Street Bridge Dinner. The weather was perfect. The Gervais Street Bridge Dinner is an annual seated sunset Sunday supper on the Columbia region’s most iconic landmark, featuring live music, vibrant artists, […]

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Radio Cult played Rhythm on the River, Truckstop Preachers next

The Rhythm on the River concert Friday was held under beautiful skies Friday night. It featured: Scott Rankin opening. the Headliner was Radio Cult. The last concert of the Fall series is this Friday and it is from 6 to 9 p.m. The Headliner is: Truckstop Preachers and opening is: Dirty Gone Dolas Presented by […]

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Some West Columbia streets to close Sunday for Gervais Street Bridge Dinner:

Beginning at 9 a.m., on Sunday (Oct. 20) the following roads will be closed for the Gervais Street Bridge Dinner: Sunset Blvd at State Street, Meeting Street at State Street, and Alexander Road at Oliver Street. All roads are scheduled to reopen at midnight

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Gray Collegiate, Brookland-Cayce, Airport win in high school football

Gray Collegiate Academy had little trouble with Calhoun County Friday night.  The game was played at the Midlands Sports Complex in Pine Ridge. The War Eagles defeated the Saints by a score of 58-20. Gray Quarterback Hunter Helms was 18-for-27. He passed for 357 yards and three touchdowns. By the end of the third quarter […]

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President Trump coming to Columbia next week

President Donald Trump is coming to Columbia next week. He is the keynote speaker at the 2019 Second Step Presidential Justice Forum, Friday at Benedict College (1600 Harden St.). Benedict College President Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis released a statement regarding Trump’s visit: Benedict College is honored to have been selected by the 2020 Bipartisan Justice […]

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