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Cayce opens all city parks, Riverwalk still closed due to flooding

After much consideration for the safety of Cayce residents and visitors, and after recent research findings that show COVID-19 does not spread easily on surfaces, the City of Cayce has decided to open all city parks and playground areas. This is effective immediately. Please continue to practice healthy social distancing Safety measures and laws. Due […]

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Lexington County man, 25, arrested for shooting his father, says sheriff

Lexington County deputies have arrested a man accused of shooting his father early Sunday. Michael Rashaan Stone, 25, is charged with attempted murder, discharging a weapon into a dwelling and possessing a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “Based on detectives’ review of the evidence, Stone and his dad got into an […]

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Man killed in Lexington County crash

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who was killed in a single-vehicle accident that occurred just before 3:30 p.m. in the 1400 block of Church Street, in Gaston, Saturday. According to Fisher, Mr. Demetrius A. Holman, 39, of St. Matthews was pronounced dead at the scene due to his injuries. Mr. Holman […]

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4 displaced by Lexington County fire

Lexington County Fire Services and EMS units were dispatched to the 100 block of Weatherby Court, in Lexington, just after 1 a.m. for a residential structure fire, Saturday. Upon arrival heavy fire was observed coming from the home, according to the Lexington County Fire Services . Firefighters were able to confirm that all occupants were […]

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Columbia man dies in motorcycle crash

Richland County Coroner Gary Watts released the name of the individual who died in a two-vehicle collision at 12:45 p.m., Friday. The incident occurred at the intersection of Clemson and Ricky Roads in Columbia. Michael S. Smith, 65, of Bridgecreek Drive, Columbia, was on a motorcycle that collided with another vehicle. Smith was transported from […]

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Old School Automotive holds Ribbon Cutting, Thursday

Old School Automotive held its Ribbon Cutting and Business After Hours on Thursday. Keith Nuttall is the owner and operator. It’s an Automotive Repair Shop and Tire Dealer. Old School Automotive is at 111 North 12th Street in West Columbia behind South Carolina Federal Credit Union.

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Brookland United Methodist Church hosts luncheon for West Columbia personnel

Brookland United Methodist Church in West Columbia presented a luncheon, Friday, for City of West Columbia Public Works, city staff, West Columbia Police and West Columbia Fire. State Sen. Nikki Setzler, West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles and Councilman Joseph Dickey also came to the event. Brookland UMC Sound and Livestream Director Joey Yandle said more […]

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Man driving rented truck leads deputies on pursuit

A Leesville man has been arrested after leading Lexington County deputies on a pursuit Thursday night. Christopher Madden, 22, is charged with first-degree assault and battery, driving under suspension, reckless driving and failure to stop for a blue light, according to deputies. “Based on our initial review of the incident, Madden refused to stop after […]

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