NEWS

Driving too fast for conditions results in crash with injuries in Lexington, Tuesday morning

Lexington Police responded to a collision with injuries, around 8:30 Tuesday morning, at the intersection of Augusta Road (US-1) at Cedarcrest Drive. Multiple lanes were closed as a result of the crash. All lanes were reopened by 9:30, after the collision was cleared from the road. The wreck was caused by a driver driving too […]

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1 person is dead after shooting at Cayce apartment complex, police ask for anyone with information to come forward

The Cayce Police Department responded to a call of shots fired at the Abbott Arms Apartments at approximately 11 pm on Monday, December 11.  The Cayce Police Department confirms that one individual was shot, driven to the hospital, and later died from his injuries. Investigators are interviewing witnesses and processing the crime scene as a part of […]

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Northside Middle School students conduct “Day of Caring” projects

In a season of giving, Northside Middle School recently took the idea to a whole new level. The Lexington Two school’s roughly 500 students participated in the first school-wide Day of Caring.  Principal Dr. Tiffany Hall said the idea grew from a School Improvement Council discussion on expanding service and leadership opportunities for students during […]

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City of West Columbia Receives Highest Recognition for Financial Reporting for 32nd Year

For the 32nd consecutive year, the City of West Columbia has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental […]

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Homicide investigation begins after missing person from Barnwell County is found dead in Lexington County, coroner identifies victim

The Lexington County Coroner was called to the North Fork Edisto River near Wagner Highway in the Leesville area of Lexington County at approximately 4 p.m. on Dec. 3. The call was in reference to a body that was found in the river by a kayaker. The Lexington County Coroner responded and identified the body […]

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Did Parade Day and Cayce-West Columbia Parade of Lights attract the largest crowd ever?

Sen. Nikki Setzler was the Grand Marshal for the Cayce-West Columbia Parade of Lights, Saturday. He was impressed with what he saw. “I thought it was a tremendous crowd and that everyone was in a holiday spirit,” Setzler said. “It was a reflection of the incredible community we live in.” West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles […]

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Lexington County man, age 46, dies in crash, coroner identifies

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a single-vehicle accident in the 5800 block of Fairview Road in the Batesburg area of Lexington County at approximately 12:30 a.m., on Sunday. According to Fisher, Mr. Anthony Davon Leaphart, 46, of Leesville was traveling eastbound onFairview Road when the vehicle he was […]

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Massive crowd turns out for the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber’s Parade of Lights – See Photos

The crowd lined 12th Street four-to-five people deep in some places for the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber’s Parade of Lights, Saturday. Sen. Nikki Setzler was the Grand Marshal for the parade that took place on a balmy evening. The lights were colorful and bright. Children laughed with delight as the more than 100 entries passed […]

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