NEWS
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Michael Savona (age 60), of Lexington, and Adam Asad Kelton (age 22), of Lexington, on three total charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department made the arrests in these unrelated […]
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The I-77 northbound bridges from the I-26 Interchange to the Bluff Road exit (Exit 5) were closed on Friday, March 24, for repairs. The closing of the bridges has resulted in traffic back-ups on several streets in West Columbia, Columbia, Cayce and Lexington. The part of I-77 (northbound bridges) closed on March 24 through April […]
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One person was killed after a collision on Pine street, near Josh Road, close to Pelion. Three others were also taken to the hospital after the crash. It happened around 12:10 p.m. on Wednesday. According to Trooper Nick Pye of the S.C. Highway Patrol a 2012 Ford sedan collided with a 2017 Hyundai Sedan on […]
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Tartan Day South honors the Celtic culture and heritage in South Carolina’s Midlands region. Tartan Day South events begin on Thursday (March 30) and conclude on Sunday April 2.) The traditions of the United Kingdom – Ireland, Scotland and England are showcased. The main event is in Cayce at the Historic Columbia Speedway on Saturday. […]
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In January of this year, longtime Cayce Water Treatment Plant Operator, Chris Orpilla, was recognized as the Water Environment Association (WEASC) Capital District’s Water Treatment Plant Operator of the Year. Two months later, on March 14, 2023, he received the Water Treatment Plant Operator of the Year Award for the entire state at the South Carolina Environmental Conference. Chris Orpilla […]
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McAlister-Smith Funeral and Cremation opened in February at the historic West Columbia location of 200 State Street. It’s the former site of Thompson Funeral Home that operated there for years. On Tuesday, the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony. State Rep. Mark Smith of Daniel Island is the owner. Based in […]
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On Friday, March 24, the I-77 northbound from the I-26 Interchange to the Bluff Road exit (Exit 5) were closed for the repair of several bridges. With I-77 closed, local drivers have been instructed by the SCDOT to take local roads and streets as a detour. The result of the detour has resulted in the […]
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Lexington County deputies arrested a man on drug and weapon charges Friday. Derrick Bright, 43, is charged with trafficking cocaine, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, trafficking ecstasy and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “Deputies were at a gas station on Highway 321 near Gardners Terrace Road last […]
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