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West Columbia 21-year-old shot and killed in Cayce, early Saturday morning, alleged shooter also dies after

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the identity of the person who was shot and killed at a home in the 1500 block of Granby Road, in Cayce, at approximately 4:27 a.m., Saturday. Fisher states that Mr. Zaquan Payden Glover, 21, of West Columbia was shot several times in the upper body and died […]

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Lexington Police ask public for help to find teen who ran away from home, Monday afternoon

At approximately 7 p.m. on Monday, May 25, Cooper Eugene Gainey, age 16, left his home on Autumn Stroll Court in Lexington with a shark graphic book bag on his back and a black trash bag in hand. The teen is being described as a runaway by the Lexington Police Department. Lexington Police Chief Terrence […]

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Town of Springdale to Unveil “Mayor Pat G. Smith Memorial Road” Sign

Dedication ceremony will honor the second longest-serving mayor in Lexington County history along the stretch of Platt Springs Road he shepherded for nearly three decades. The Town of Springdale will host a public dedication ceremony at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 29, 2026, to unveil the new “Mayor Pat G. Smith Memorial Road” sign along Platt Springs Road. […]

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Section of Mineral Springs Road in Lexington closed overnight after vehicle overturns

A section of Mineral Springs Road, in Lexington, in the 2600 block was closed due to an overturned vehicle, Monday night. Emergency personnel were on the scene and drivers were asked to find alternative routes. Mineral Springs reopened later, Lexington Police reported. LPD photo.

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REMINDER – Taste on the River, sample GREAT Restaurants, is June 11 – Get Your Tickets!

WCBF Taste on the River Tickets on Sale Now! The 10th Annual Taste on the River is June 11 at Stone River, to continue beautifying West Columbia! Enjoy bites from 14 local favorites while supporting the WeCo Beautification Foundation. Tickets: bit.ly/TOTR2026 Get your tickets now…Get ready for an unforgettable evening of indulgence at the 10th Annual […]

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Cayce’s George Roberts Grand Opening draws a packed house, with Tokyo Joe on the back porch

George Roberts restaurant at 1301 State Street in Cayce had its Grand Opening on Thursday, attended by Cayce Mayor Elise Partin. The parking lot was full with cars, trucks, SUVs, a golf cart and even a motorcycle or two. And every seat in the house was taken as the clientele dined on artisan pizza, oysters, […]

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Man shot in Lexington County, Sheriff’s Department investigating

Lexington County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 7-11 in the 5100 block of Platt Springs Road in reference to an overnight Saturday shooting incident. Upon arriving, deputies found a man with a gunshot wound to the upper body. He was transported to a hospital for more treatment.The sheriff’s department has not yet identified any suspects […]

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Memorial Day is Monday – West Columbia commemorates the day at various locations

Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May. It became an official federal holiday in 1971. Each year on Memorial Day a national moment of remembrance takes place at 3 p.m. local time. Like the rest of the nation, West Columbia will honor the men and women who died while […]

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