Month: March 2020

Budweiser Clydesdales to be in Lexington on March 18

The Budweiser Clydesdales will be in Lexington the week of St. Patrick’s Day. On Wednesday, March 18 at 2 p.m. the horses, icons of the Budweiser brand, will trot down Main Street in Lexington, distributing cases of beer to businesses that serve Anheuser-Busch products. Lexington is just one of the stops in the Midlands. Another […]

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Ribbon Cutting held Thursday at CORA Physical Therapy in West Columbia

A Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening was held Thursday at CORA Physical Therapy in West Columbia. The event, sponsored by the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce was held at CORA’s newest location at 100 Dreher Road, Suite 100. “This area of West Columbia is booming,” said Richard Skipper, the C-WC Chamber President and CEO. […]

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Fire damages house in Lexington County

Lexington County Fire Services EMS, and Batesburg-Leesville Fire Department responded to house fire in 400 block of S Bethlehem Road Thursday just before 11:30 am. Upon arrival, first responders found heavy smoke and flames coming from the windows of the home. Firefighters began extinguishing operations and had the fire knocked down quickly. No injuries were […]

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Terry Spires bowls perfect game in Chamber bowling league

It was a night of perfection Terry Spires is on the Local Payments Solutions team in the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Bowling League. Spires bowled a perfect 300 game, Wednesday at JC’s Lexington Bowl. Bottom photo Steve Cohen.

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Lexington County hit-and-run leaves pedestrian with serious injuries

The South Carolina Highway Patrol is seeking information about a Hit and Run collision in which a vehicle struck a pedestrian and then fled the scene. The suspected vehicle is possibly a white sedan. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries from the collision. When: Wednesday around 2 a.m. Where: Gator Road near SC-302 in Lexington County, […]

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Taste on the River raises $11,000 for West Columbia Beautification Foundation – Photo Gallery

The fourth Taste on the River was a huge success and resulted in more than $11,000 in proceeds for the West Columbia Beautification Foundation. “It was by far the best ever,” said Melissa Sprouse-Browne, WCBF Chairwoman. Photos by Kelli Ricard – City of West Columbia- link to more photos And the restaurants that participated enjoyed […]

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Shots fired near school bus stop in Lexington County, arrest made

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is reporting an arrest made after shots were fired near a school bus stop, Wednesday morning. The report was issued about 2 p.m. One man is in custody and facing weapons charges after detectives said he fired multiple shots this morning during a civil dispute at Pallet Drive and Dixiana […]

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Lexington man accused of sexual contact with children, more victims possible

Lexington County deputies have arrested a man as part of an investigation into encounters they said he had years ago with young girls. James Robert Pratt, 42, is charged with four counts of first-degree criminal sexual contact with a minor under the age of 11, according to arrest warrants. “Based on forensic interviews, detectives determined Pratt […]

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