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Sunset Boulevard crash involving 6 cars results in injuries in Lexington

Both inbound lanes and one outbound lane of Sunset Boulevard (US-378) were closed for a while Friday afternoon, due to a collision near Northside Boulevard. Inbound traffic was detoured to Darby Ambrose Road. The collision resulted in injuries. According to the Lexington police Department, the crash was caused by a reckless driver traveling outbound who […]

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Vehicle found partially submerged off of 12th Street Extension, driver died

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual whose vehicle was found partially submerged in a pond in the 4000 block of 12th Street Extension in Cayce shortly after 7 a.m. on Thursday. According to Fisher, Mr. John Twilley, 79, of Lexington was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy revealed that Mr. Twilley […]

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No injuries reported in Lexington County crash

Units from the Irmo Fire District and Lexington County EMS responded to a crash involving multiple vehicles. The accident occurred at the intersection of North Lake Drive and Irmo Drive in Lexington County, according to a report from the Irmo Fire District. There were no reports of serious injury, but EMS checked on two people. […]

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Crowds flock to West Columbia parks and the Congaree River as spring ensues

West Columbia parks are being inundated with visitors as the weather gets warm. From runners and children to parents and fishermen, the parks are alive with activity.  “We are seeing more traffic at the city parks as the weather gets warmer,” said Jamie Hook, City of West Columbia Public Works Director. He was at Riverwalk Park, […]

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West Columbia Fire Department responds to apartment fire, Wednesday

The West Columbia Fire Department, Irmo Fire District, along with the Columbia Fire Department and Lexington County Fire Service, responded to an apartment at Waters at Berryhill, Wednesday, on Berryhill Road in Columbia. Crews worked together to get the blaze extinguished quickly. There were no injuries reported and the cause of the fire is still […]

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Tartan Day South Highland Games and Celtic Festival kicks off Thursday

The Tartan Day South Highland Games and Celtic Festival will take place at the Historic Columbia Speedway, beginning, Thursday (March 31) through Sunday (April 3.) It’s 10th annual Tartan Day South. Tartan Day South honors the Celtic culture and heritage in South Carolina’s Midlands region. The traditions of the United Kingdom – Ireland, Scotland and […]

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Busbee Creative Arts Academy band students receive excellent rating for their Concert Band Performance

The Band Students of Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy received an excellent rating for their Concert Band Performance Assessment, a division of the SC Band Directors Association. Hunter Reese, pictured with students, is the Director of Bands at Cyril B Busbee. (Busbee CAC photos)

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Airport High School Education Foundation Educator Hall of Fame and Distinguished Alumni Gala is Tuesday, April 26

The Airport Education Foundation 2022 Educator Hall of Fame and Distinguished Alumni Gala is Tuesday, April 26.Joe Yawn is the Educator Inductee. Alumni Inductees are Dr. Jim Estes and Dr. Edward Davis. The Social Hour and Silent Auction begin at 6 p.m. and Dinner is at 7 p.m.It will be in the Airport High School […]

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