The identities of two people found dead in Red Bank have been released. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher identified the deceased as Lillie Mae Thompson, 70, and Leonard Eugene Williams, 80. Fisher did not report the cause of death. The Sheriff’s Department is still investigating the deaths. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department first reported the […]

This Saturday’s Cayce Festival of the Arts has grown. “”It will be bigger and better,” said Aubrey Shaw. We had around 50 artists last year. We have almost 100 artists this year.” Shaw heads up-the Avenues Neighborhood Association, sponsor of the festival. This year, the second annual Cayce Festival of the Arts has a new […]

West Columbia resident and businessman Mike Green has officially launched his campaign for Lexington County Register of Deeds. Green, a Republican and real estate investor, said he wants to protect families and improve efficiency in the office. “As president of A H Holdings in West Columbia, I work with residential and commercial real estate every day,” […]

The Rise Above It Lexington Two Community Coalition will present a Town Hall event. It is to raise awareness of the consequences of underage drinking and discuss prevention efforts. It will be held at 6 p.m. (until 8) on April 14, at the Brookland-Cayce High School Auditorium, 1300 State Street, Cayce. It is also sponsored […]

Lexington School District Two’s Dance and Drama District Showcase will be held at Airport High School on Friday, April 15, at 6 p.m. The showcase will feature performances from Saluda River Academy for the Arts, Busbee Creative Arts Academy, Brookland-Cayce High School, and Airport High School. Please come show your support for the dance and […]

Brookland-Cayce High School was the epicenter for high school soccer during spring break. Last week, with the Nike Palmetto Cup Soccer tournament, the venue fulfilled its mission. “I was very pleased with the crowds we got, said Kevin Heise, Brookland-Cayce (BC) High School soccer coach. The four-day Palmetto Cup featured 14 teams, mostly from around […]

According to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher, an autopsy performed Monday on the body of Jonathan Scott Scruggs revealed that he died from drowning, though he was subject to hypothermia.  The body of Scruggs was found Sunday morning, near Goat Island on Lake Murray. Click for link to original story on boater

Ken Krauskopf has been named the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Month. The honor was announced at the Chamber’s last breakfast meeting. Ken, owner of Stitch Wizard, has been in the embroidery business for over 10 years. The business began in Florida until he and his wife moved to the Midlands […]