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Former BC Bearcats, now at Coastal, to face USC, Saturday

When Coastal Carolina rolls into Columbia to play USC at noon, Saturday, two Chanticleers will be coming home. Tay Pringle and Corbin Small played football at Brookland-Cayce High School. And both are on the Coastal Carolina football team. “I look forward to coming back,” said Pringle, “BC will always be home.” Small said it may be […]

SCE&G plans drawdown of Lake Murray to 350 feet by December

A drawdown of Lake Murray is scheduled to begin in October to control aquatic weeds and water quality. Lowering of the lake will continue until it reaches an elevation target in the 350-foot range by mid-December, remaining at that elevation until approximately the end of January 2019. SCE&G is planning the drawdown in consultation with […]

Truck fire closed I-20 eastbound lane in Lexington County, Thursday

Lexington County officials reported a tractor-trailer fire on I-20 eastbound, Thursday morning. It was near the Augusta Highway Exit. I-20 Eastbound was shut down, according to the report that was issued about 10:05 a.m. Authorities told motorists to be on the look out for emergency responders heading toward area. There were no Injuries reported. Lexington […]

Deputies searching for suspect in connection to West Columbia shooting

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department announced that an arrest warrant has been issued for the man investigators said is responsible for a West Columbia homicide that occurred last Friday. Jamal Devontae Coburn, 26, has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Corey Jamison, according to arrest warrants. “Through our investigation, detectives were able […]

S.C. Small Business Administration addresses Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Breakfast

[gtx_gallery] Starting a business can be intimidating, according to Earl Gregorich, a certified business adviser with the South Carolina Small Business Administration. He spoke at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Tuesday. It was at the Cayce United Methodist Church. “We can help you,” said Gregorich, “and it doesn’t cost you anything.” Gregorich […]

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces Claim Your Cash for Christmas campaign

With Christmas just three months away, South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis, of West Columbia, is encouraging folks to Claim Your Cash for Christmas from the Unclaimed Property Program to get a jump on holiday expenses. “We can all use a little extra money, especially around the holidays. Now is the perfect time to search the […]

Deputies searching for suspect in connection to West Columbia shooting

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department announced that an arrest warrant has been issued for the man investigators said is responsible for a West Columbia homicide that occurred last Friday. Jamal Devontae Coburn, 26, has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Corey Jamison, according to arrest warrants. “Through our investigation, detectives were able […]

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces Claim Your Cash for Christmas campaign

With Christmas just three months away, South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis, of West Columbia, is encouraging folks to Claim Your Cash for Christmas from the Unclaimed Property Program to get a jump on holiday expenses. “We can all use a little extra money, especially around the holidays. Now is the perfect time to search the […]