The City of Cayce would like to issue the following updates for our residents. We ask that each of you continue to take extra precautions. – The voluntary evacuation for Riverland Park has been lifted and Cayce Public Safety is currently allowing only Riverland Park residents back into the area. If you live in that […]

West Columbia City Hall Operating on Delayed Opening and Change of Time for Council Meeting  City of West Columbia offices will open on a delayed schedule Tuesday, October 6, 2015. City Hall will open at 10:00 AM. Employees are asked to report to work only if safe roadway conditions exist for their commute. The regularly […]

Lexington County officials urge public to stay home, off roads   As emergency operations in Lexington County shift from response to assessment and recovery, officials say residents should stay home throughout Monday evening and night. While there will be no curfew enacted, residents should limit travel to what is absolutely essential. Open roads are crucial to […]

According to a release from the West Columbia Police Department, roads and areas that are closed in the City of West Columbia because of flooding or trees, include: 1600 Charleston Hwy. 2000 Platt Springs Rd. 200 Alexandria St. Thornton St. at Hammond Ave. 1200 Charleston Hwy. Botanical Parkway 600 C Ave. Marble St.

SCE&G is opening Lake Murray Dam gates, Sunday morning, to keep water at a safe level. The water will be released through a spillway gate system. Lake Murray is currently an elevation of just under 358 feet. SCE&G’s goal is to keep the lake below 360 feet, according to information from SCE&G. With the release of […]

CLOSED MONDAY Oct 5 Lexington School District Two and Lexington School District Four.    

From Saturday to Sunday, as water flowed downstream, the Congaree River rose substantially.  These are photos taken Saturday and then Sunday. Onlookers lined the Gervais Street Bridge Sunday to witness the historical flood and high water level. Click on photos to enlarge.    

 County of Lexington Government Office Closures   Due to the recent rain event, poor road conditions and road closures in Lexington County, the following facility closings and garbage collection schedule adjustments are necessary: All County of Lexington Government Offices will be closed Monday, Oct. 5. This includes the following offices: County Libraries Lexington County Recreations […]