admin

Lexington County man charged by SLED with stealing nearly $62,000 from the Lexington County Republican Party

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division on Friday, charged Craig Thomas Caldwell, 42, with two counts of breach of trust with fraudulent intent, value of $10,000 or more. Caldwell held the position of chairman of the Lexington County Republican Party from 2016 until April 2023. The charges came after an investigation request was made to […]

Read More >>

West Columbia Beautification Foundation’s 8th Annual Taste on the River Raises Almost $40,000

 The 8th Annual West Columbia Beautification Foundation Taste on the River was an unforgettable evening celebrating the vibrant food scene in the Midlands while supporting the ongoing beautification efforts in West Columbia. Held at Stone River on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM, the annual event raised $37,449.25.  West Columbia Beautification […]

Read More >>

Cayce-West Columbia DYB Ozone baseball team is the State Champion, headed to DYB World Series July, 25

The Cayce-West Columbia DYB Ozone baseball team is the OZone State Champion. The team defeated Pee Dee Thursday, in Sumter, to win the title. It is C-WC’s second state Ozone title. Before beating Pee Dee, C-WC defeated Johnsonville and Latta. Ozone players are in the 11-and-12-year-old age group. With the win, C-WC will move on […]

Read More >>

Lexington County deputies arrest man, say he tried to kill 2 children and a woman by setting fire to a home

Lexington County deputies have arrested a man accused of trying to kill two children and a woman by setting fire to a home. Tracy Chad Russell Jr., 31, is charged with three counts of attempted murder and a single count of second-degree arson, according to arrest warrants. “The Lexington County Fire Service responded to a […]

Read More >>

Update on West Columbia citywide improvements, and there’s more to come

The first of July marks the beginning of the Fiscal-Year 2024-25. It’s a good time to take a look at the projects that are moving forward in West Columbia and to review the things that have been accomplished.  West Columbia City Administrator Brian Carter explained the motivation behind upgrades the city is implementing.  “We want […]

Read More >>

Tim Thompson has opened Thompson’s Southern Automotive for car and truck detailing, lawn equipment repair, too

Tim Thompson is back in the auto-servicing business. Under the name Thompson’s Southern Automotive Advisor. Tim is a graduate of Brookland-Cayce High School and he was with Mooneyhan’s Auto Repair in West Columbia for more than 15 years. Tim is doing Car and Truck Detailing by appointment. He will also work on lawn equipment. Click […]

Read More >>

Tokyo Joe’s tribute to the Eagles at the new Lexington 2 PAC – Get your tickets

More than 300 tickets sold in the first few hours for Tokyo Joe Productions presents: Southern Sky – A Tribute to the Eagles at the brand new Lexington Two Performing Arts Center on Platt Springs Road in Springdale. Prettier Than Matt will open the show. The show is Saturday, August 10 and tickets are available […]

Read More >>

Lexington’s Sunset Split congestion-easing project Public Information Meeting is Wednesday

The 2024 In-Person Public Information Meeting for the “Sunset Split” project in Lexington is Wednesday (July 10) from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Town of Lexington office complex at 111 Maiden Lane, Lexington. Click here for Sunset Split Website Comments from the public will be accepted until July 24, 2024 The idea for […]

Read More >>