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The effort to install sidewalks on Frink Street in Cayce is moving forward. The Frink Street Sidewalk Project, by the SCDOT, extends a sidewalk from State Street to the Foreman Street area. There is also a plan, through Lexington County, for a sidewalk from Forman Street, down Frink Street, to James Street. The area where […]
Gray Collegiate Academy, on Wednesday Aug. 25, hosted a ribbon-cutting to commemorate the opening of its Midlands elementary school campus. Students, parents, faculty, and staff gathered to celebrate the occasion, with special guest Sen. Darline Graham and her family in attendance. Graham’s daughter is enrolled at one of Gray’s other campuses. GCA Principal Dr. Brian […]
On Sunday, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Ms. Kimmora Michelle Carter left her residence at 930 East Main Street and did not return home. The juvenile is currently in remission for cancer and does not have access to her medications and supplements required for her appropriate level of care. It is believed she does not have […]
William Larry Javis, Jr., 46, of Columbia, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy. Evidence gathered during the investigation showed that, beginning in 2023, members of the organization distributed kilograms of methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl, crack cocaine, and marijuana throughout the Columbia and Lexington County areas. […]
Is West Columbia the BBQ capital of the world?Before you answer, remember that there are four highly successful and highly acclaimed BBQ establishments in West Columbia. You can base your BBQ rating on awards, media recognition, customer reaction or tradition, and West Columbia BBQ joints have something for every taste. City Limits QCity Limits Q […]
A new Advance Auto store is coming to West Columbia. The new auto parts store will be in the former KJ’s Market grocery store building at 2349 Augusta Road in the Westside Plaza Shopping Center. KJ’s Market permanently closed in July of 2025. The building has sat empty, but there is a banner hanging from […]
Two Students at Carolina Springs Middle School were charged for unrelated cases of having weapons on school grounds. “On Tuesday, school administrators were notified that a female student might have a knife in her backpack,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said. “After searching her bag, a kitchen knife was found and immediately secured by the […]
Stefon Shananthony Russell, age 39, was convicted by a Lexington County jury on Thursday, August 20, for Trafficking Cocaine, 28 grams or more, but less than 100 grams – third or subsequent offense, Possession With Intent to Distribute (PWID) Cocaine Base – third or subsequent offense, Possession With Intent to Distribute (PWID) a Schedule I […]