Lexington County detectives were looking for Lilith Donelle Currier, 15, after she left her grandfather’s house in the 400 block of Irvin Jumper Street June 26, according to her family members. Lexington County deputies say a missing 15-year-old girl who hadn’t been seen in a week has been found safe. Currier was was found in […]

The town of Lexington, Richland County, and Forest Acres, have passed mandatory mask ordinances. The Town of Lexington passed an emergency ordinance mandating people going into businesses must wear a mask. It took effect immediately, Thursday. According to Lexington’s ordinance: “The town council and the town of Lexington has determined, based on the recommendations of […]

The City of West Columbia will consider a  mandatory mask ordinance, at its meeting Tuesday according to a city councilman. The item listed on the agenda reads: Discussion Concerning an Emergency Ordinance Related to Public Health and Safety   Councilman Mike Green posted on his Facebook account:  “The city of West Columbia will be considering a mandatory mask […]

West Columbia’s Fourth of July celebration will include safe distancing in the coronavirus age, along with some of the best barbeque,  and neighborhood fireworks. Hite’s is the BBQ epicenter for July 4th. It’s been at 240 Dreher Rd. in West Columbia more than 60 years. “We’ll be real busy on the fourth,” said Brenda Hite. […]

One of the highest honors that can be bestowed by Tartan Day South is the Order of the Burning Caber. Tuesday night Scott Wilhide was presented with the Order of the Flaming Caber by John Banks, Tartan Day South director. Tartan Day South is a festival of Highlands games held in the spring at the […]

If you are looking for some hyper-activity for the kids, indoors, Summit Adventure West Columbia is open at 2245 Charleston Highway. It’s in the Cayce Commons Shopping Center. It’s a new indoor park that includes Olympic trampolines, basketball hoops, a separate trampoline area for children, and a wipe-out zone.  “We’re super excited to be here and […]

Lexington County deputies seized more than $100,000 in drugs and cash after arresting a motorcycle gang member during a traffic stop Monday afternoon on Interstate 20. Steven Daniel Brown, 46, is charged with trafficking meth and possession with intent to distribute marijuana, according to arrest warrants. “Deputies, with the assistance of state troopers, stopped Brown […]