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The Lexington Police Department reported a collision on Sunset Blvd. (US-378) at Scotland Drive, Wednesday evening about 6:15. It resulted in all outbound lanes being closed. Police asked motorists to please seek an alternate route until the roadway was reopened. The collision was caused by a driver who experienced a medical incident. He was transported […]
Sgt. Evan Antley of the Cayce Department of Public Safety conducted a press briefing regarding the Faye Swetlik case at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday. He asked onlookers to stay away from the Churchill Heights neighborhood where 6-year-old Faye Swetlik went missing from about 3:45 Monday afternoon. Antley said the investigation area has widened toward the interstate […]
The Cayce-West Columbia Lions Club served about 300 pancake and sausage supper meals Tuesday night. The fundraiser was held at Cayce United Methodist Church on Meeting Street, West Columbia. Proceeds from the supper will go to benefit projects the C-WC Lions Club conducts to help people who need it with eye surgery costs and shopping […]
Palate opened Tuesday at 116 State Street. Palate’s Website Palate is a restaurant where New American cuisine meets cultural ingredients, Palate features a “contemporary atmosphere of nouveau style.” And if you are looking for a job, Palate is seeking experienced servers who are available mostly nights and on the weekend brunch (Sat & Sun). Candidates […]
Lexington County Fire Services, Lexington County EMS and Irmo Fire District units were dispatched to a residential structure fire in the 100 block of Deer Springs Trail Tuesday afternoon. The first-arriving units reported that heavy smoke and flames could be seen coming from the residence. Fire units quickly went to work extinguishing the fire and […]
Trinity Baptist Church Cayce will hold a prayer vigil for Faye Marie Swetlik. Little Faye is a 6-year-old first grader who goes to Springdale Elementary School. She has been missing since Monday afternoon, and the Cayce Public Safety Department is searching for her. The prayer vigil begins at 6:30 p.m. at Trunity Baptist Church, 2003 […]
Law enforcement and support personnel are blanketing an area where 6-year-old Faye Marie Swetlik was last seen around 3:45 PM Monday. She was wearing polka dot boots and a black top. She is lactose intolerant and has a speech impediment. The girl was playing in her front yard at Londonderry Lane in Cayce just […]
The Congaree River at Columbia crested Sunday morning, according to the Congaree Riverkeeper. It crested at just over 29 ft, and is now slowly on its way back down. The Congaree River at Congaree National Park is at 19.26 ft and is expected to crest early Monday at 19.6 ft. Click for link to Congaree […]