West Columbia Officials Close Wyman M. “Mac” Rish Riverwalk and Amphitheatre The City of West Columbia will close the Wyman M. “Mac” Rish Riverwalk and Amphitheatre on October 2,  at 4 PM in preparation for potential hazardous conditions that may arise from heavy rains this weekend.  The undeveloped lot adjacent to the amphitheater will also […]

SC Department of Transportation Crews in All Counties Preparing Thursday for Possible Floodwaters South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) crews in every county across the state spent Thursday preparing for floodwaters predicted to impact South Carolina from Hurricane Joaquin. Crews in each county spent Thursday gathering and preparing debris-clearing equipment, including heavy equipment, chainsaws, and […]

The Oct. 3, Luke Bryan concert at Culler Farms in Gaston has been rescheduled for Oct. 11. The Oct. 3, tickets will be honored on Oct. 11. The large amount of rain expected  in Lexington County is the reason for the reschedule.

Gov. Nikki Haley has declared a state of emergency. The state of emergency was declared Thursday night because of expected flooding and from the impact of Hurricane Joaquin. Haley also ordered the S.C. National Guard to coordinate with the S.C. Emergency Management Division to take action to aid the people of the state subject to […]

The shooting victim from the Marty Lane shooting incident is identified by Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the victim of a shooting as Joshua M. Prine, 27, of Gaston. The shooting occurred at approximately 7:30 P.M. on Thursday, in the 100 block of Marty Lane in the Red Bank Community. Prine was shot […]

The River on the River concert will move indoors to Jillian’s in the Columbia Vista (off Gervais Street) Friday night. Palmetto Pipes and Drums at 6 p.m., with SYR following. Message from Gregg Pinner, Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce.  Well, Mother Nature is at it again! It looks like we will be forced indoors to […]

Release from the Lexington County Public Safety Department Lexington County Prepares for Possible Flood Conditions  The Lexington County Department of Public Safety and emergency response partners continue to make preparations for any potential effects from Hurricane Joaquin and predicted heavy rainfall from a separate weather system, which might produce flooding in our county. People in potentially […]

From the City of Cayce CONGAREE BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL CANCELLED*** Due to the severe weather forecast for this weekend, including the possibility of dangerous flooding conditions in this area, we are saddened to announce the cancellation of this year’s festival. We will not be rescheduling this event for 2015 but are eagerly looking towards the future […]