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Cayce Fire Department has new double-stack boat trailer for emergencies on the water

The Cayce Fire Department’s new boat trailer is now in-service.The new double-stack boat trailer increases the fire department’s deployment capabilities and allows for better response times for emergencies and services on the water. The CFD photo below shows the new boat trailer at the Newman Boat Landing on the Congaree River.

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Lexington County Man Sentenced to 23 Years on Attempted Coercion and Enticement of a Minor

Christopher Michael Alexander, 32, of Gilbert, was sentenced to 23 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to attempted enticement of a minor for sexual activity, to be followed by a lifetime of supervision and registration as a sex offender. According to evidence presented in Court, on May 19, 2022, the Federal Bureau of Investigation […]

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Lexington County Republican Party censures State Sen. Katrina Shealy

The Lexington County Republican Party censured District 23 Sen. Katrina Shealy during their Monday, June 5 monthly executive committee meeting. County Chairwoman Pamela Godwin stated “the LCRP members presented a wide body of evidence and voted to censure Sen. Shealy.” She added “being pro-life is a bare minimum expectation for Republican legislators in Lexington County […]

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Some Civil War artifacts found as crews work to remove coal tar from the Congaree River

The job of removing coal tar from the bottom of the Congaree River is ongoing. The cofferdam that was built on the river has been divided into two cells located just south of the Gervais Street Bridge. Work crews have made huge progress, according to the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control, in sealing […]

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Cayce Police asks for help to find 16-year-old girl missing since Tuesday

The Cayce Police Department is asking for help to find a missing teen. Evelyn Hernandez-Doblado is missing. She is 16-years old and has dark hair and brown eyes. Evelyn is approximately 4’9’ and 110 lbs. She is a student at Brookland-Cayce High School and was last seen at school on Tuesday, May 30. She did […]

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Irmo Fire District’s James Muller remembered for his dedication and unending love for his family, during his funeral, Wednesday

Firefighters from dozens of departments from across South Carolina and neighboring states were present Wednesday to pay tribute to fellow firefighter James Michael Muller of the Irmo Fire District. Muller, 25, lost his life fighting a fire at a St. Andrews area apartment complex, last Friday. Muller’s funeral at Riverland Hills Baptist Church, Wednesday. According […]

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Smoke from Columbia fire can be seen in West Columbia – See video

Units from the Columbia-Richland Fire Department were on scene of an apartment fire at Tropical Ridge Apartments off of Stoneridge Drive in Columbia. It was reported by the CFD around 4:30 p.m. Friday The apartments are near the Embassy Suites hotel. The smoke from the fire could be seen from West Columbia. The Columbia Fire […]

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Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Golf Tournament featuring, USC Basketball Coach Lamont Paris, draws a “Sold Out” crowd at Charwood Country Club

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce hosted a “Sold Out” Spring Golf Tournament, Thursday at Charwood Country Club in Pine Ridge. USC Men’s Basketball Coach Lamont Paris was on hand to address the crowd. Paris described himself as an avid golfer and a resident of West Columbia. He also said he studied business in […]

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