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Lexington County deputies capture man wanted by feds

Lexington County deputies apprehended a man wanted on a federal charge Tuesday after an hours-long search near Lake Murray. Brandon Gentle, 32, was wanted on a federal court bond violation out of Huntsville, Alabama. The original charge for which he’d received bond is conspiracy to distribute dangerous drugs-prescription narcotics. “One of our deputies responded to a call […]

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Vickie Lovett’s Pretty Pictures Photography cuts ribbon at new location

The ribbon-cutting ceremony for Pretty Pictures Photography was held Friday.  Pretty Pictures Photography and owner Vickie Lovett will operate a studio within the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce building at 1006 12th Street, Cayce.  Lovett has been in business 27 years. Pictured are Vickie Lovett (with succors) Cayce Mayor Elise Partin, C-WC Chamber Board President Dondee Lewis, […]

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 3 men arrested after separate Sunday night shootings

Three men are under arrest after two unrelated shooting incidents Sunday in the Columbia area of Lexington County. Garrie Brown, 27, and Channing Dixon, 26, are charged with burglary, criminal conspiracy and possessing a weapon during a violent crime after shots were fired during an attempted robbery shortly after 5:30 Sunday evening inside an apartment […]

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Town of Swansea receives grant to upgrade police equipment

The Town of Swansea has been awarded a Justice Assistance Grant from the Department of Justice and the S.C. Department of Public Safety. MPA Strategies announced the grant Monday. The Town of Swansea is an MPA client. The funding from the Justice Assistance Grant totaled nearly $12,600. The money went toward two updated camera systems […]

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S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Oak Grove students for financial literacy

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis – of West Columbia-  recognized more than 75 fifth-grade students at Oak Grove Elementary School in Lexington Monday for completing the Future Scholar Financial Literacy program. “It is imperative to instill financial understanding at a young age,” said  Loftis. “The Future Scholar Financial Literacy Program is teaching South Carolina students how […]

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West Columbia Tree Lighting on a perfect night, parade is Saturday

The West Columbia Christmas Tree lighting was a rousing success and there is more holiday fun to come. The Greater Cayce –West Columbia Holiday Parade of Lights is scheduled for 5:30 p.m., Saturday. But there is a change from previous years. This year, the parade route will begin in front of the Cayce Municipal Complex […]

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Town of Springdale’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting is 6 p.m. on Monday

The Town of Springdale’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting is at 6 p.m. on Monday (Dec 4.) at Town Hall. The tree lighting will include hot chocolate s’mores and Christmas carols with the Springdale Elementary Chorus. You can also make ornaments, participate in the petting zoo. Kids are alerted to be on the lookout for Santa.

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Serious injuries, felony DUI result of crash in Cayce Thursday night

Several onlookers came out after a crash occurred in Cayce Thursday night. The collision happened in front of the Neighborhood Market Walmart in Cayce where Knox-Abbott Drive and Charleston Highway meet. Fire crews, EMS and law enforcement were on the scene. At approximately 9:47 p.m, officers from the Cayce Department of Public Safety responded to a […]

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