Month: February 2020

One dies in motorcycle crash in Richland County

A motorcycle crash on Clemson Road in Richland County has left one person dead. The incident occurred around 1:26 p.m. Monday, according to Cpl. Sonny Collins of the South Carolina Highway Patrol. He said a 2017 Kawasaki motorcycle was traveling west on Clemson Road when a 2008 Toyota traveling east was making a left-hand turn […]

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City of Cayce to hold candlelight vigil for Little Faye, Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, the City of Cayce will come together to remember Faye Swetlik, to grieve and to start the process of healing, as a community and individually. The candlelight vigil will be at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday on the Cayce City Hall Front Lawn at 1800 12th Street. Candles will be provided by the City.

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Coroner, Cayce Public Safety, to update Faye Swetlik case Tuesday, at press conference

There will be a press conference Tuesday in order to provide an update on the Faye Marie Swetlik Case, Ashley Hunter, City of Cayce Spokeswoman announced Monday. The press conference will be at approximately 3 p.m. Lexington County Coroner, Margaret Fisher will provide information, along with Cayce Department of Public Safety Director, Byron Snellgrove It […]

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Brookland-Cayce, Airport, Gray all going to state basketball playoffs

The S.C. High School playoff schedule was announced over the weekend. Brookland-Cayce, Airport, Gray are all going to state basketball playoffs. Gray Collegiate Academy in West Columbia, the defending 2A State Champion, will host Brashier Middle College at 7 p.m., Wednesday (At Allen University.) Brookland-Cayce finished third in Region 5 – 4A will get a […]

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Faye Swetlik autopsy complete, results to be released Tuesday

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has confirmed that the autopsy of Faye Marie Swetlik was completed Saturday. The preliminary results of that autopsy are not being released at this time out of respect for Faye’s family. They need privacy and time to process the information. The findings regarding Faye’s autopsy will be released at a […]

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Time to build your 2020 Kinetic Derby Day soapbox car

Do you have a quirky, creative side just fighting to get out? Need a thrill to stir your inner child? It’s time to start get started on the building of your Kinetic Derby Day sculpture. West Columbia’s Third Annual Kinetic Derby Day is April 25. Registration is open for the 2020 Kinetic Derby Day. This […]

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Semi hits car on I-26, leaves Columbia woman, 24, dead

One person was killed after a car was hit on I-26 East early Sunday morning, according to Lance Cpl. Tyler Tidwell of the S.C, Highway Patrol. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher identified the individual who died as Ms. Jamee Green, 24, of Columbia. She was pronounced dead at the scene due to her injuries. The […]

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19-year-old dies in Lexington County crash

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a vehicle accident that occurred at approximately 11:20 p.m., Friday. The crash occurred on U.S. 321 near Woodtrail Drive in Gaston. According to Fisher, Mr. Barron Lorel Adams, 19, of Gaston was pronounced dead at the scene due to his injuries. Mr. Adams […]

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