NEWS

City of Cayce utility contractors working to repair sewer line between “L” and “M” Avenues

In the City of Cayce, 7th Street between Lafayette (“L”) and Michaelmas (“M”) Avenues will be closed while a repair is being made to a sewer line. The announcement was made about 5:20 p.m. Tuesday. As a City, Cayce works to be prepared for these types of emergencies and the city does not anticipate any […]

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SC Attorney General Alan Wilson addresses Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Business Breakfast

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson was the guest speaker at the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Business Breakfast, Tuesday. It was held at Stone River in West Columbia. In introducing Wilson, Chamber President and CEO Tim James said Wilson grew up in Springdale and is now the longest-serving AG in South Carolina history. Wilson took office […]

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Lexington County Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud

(From the US Attorneys Office) Kenneth J. Brown, 45, and Nicholas R. Shepard, 46, both of Lexington, have each been sentenced to 16 months in federal prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and mail fraud for their involvement in business email compromise and romance scams. Evidence obtained in the investigation revealed that Brown and […]

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West Columbia utility crews work on an emergency repair at the intersection of West Hospital Drive and Sunset Boulevard

Utility crews are working on an emergency utility repair at the intersection of West Hospital Drive and Sunset Blvd. (US 378) in the City of West Columbia. The westbound lanes of Sunset Blvd. are closed. Please attempt to find an alternate route. Crews are working to restore traffic but are expecting impacts throughout the day. […]

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City of Columbia working on a plan to develop riverfront on the Congaree River between the Gervais Street and Blossom Street bridges

View Post The City of Columbia is working on a plan for a design to develop a portion of riverfront property between the Gervais Street Bridge and the Blossom Street Bridge. According to an article in The State newspaper, the City of Columbia is requesting bids for designers and developers. The plan would include a […]

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Former Clemson and Gray Quarterback Hunter Helms to join Clemson coaching staff

Former Clemson Quarterback Hunter Helms will join the Clemson coaching staff of Dabo Sweeney this summer, according to his father, Todd Helms. Helms played quarterback at Gray Collegiate Academy before moving on to Clemson where he became the Tigers’ No. 2 quarterback. Helms left Clemson for the University of Rhode Island for the 2024 football […]

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Wingard’s Market Announces Dates for Annual Spring Fling!

Wingards, a family-owned Lexington and Midlands mainstay for over 56 years, believes in supporting local farmers and businesses – you will find all of that and more at the Annual 2025 Spring Fling! Local favorite, The Coffee House, will be selling coffee both days from 9 am until noon! Author, Tom Poland, acclaimed local author, professor, and recipient […]

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Former Brookland-Cayce High School Football Coach Rusty Charpia has found a new job

Former Brookland-Cayce High School Football Coach, Baseball Coach and Athletic Director Rusty Charpia has found a new job. He was announced as the Head Football Coach at Cedar Shoals High School in Athens GA on Thursday. (Graphic above from Cedar Shoals High School) The Clarke County School District issued a press release (Below): The Clarke […]

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