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Two men accused of trafficking various drugs have been arrested after a narcotics investigation that began in July. Freddie English Jr. (pictured left), 32, is charged with one count of trafficking methamphetamine and one count of possession with intent to distribute marijuana, according to arrest warrants. Marvin Mavins, 39, is charged with one count of […]
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The history of Oktoberfest goes back more than 200 years. It began in Munich, Germany, in 1810, as a five-day public royal wedding celebration. The event was so popular that it was repeated annually, and included carnival rides and beer tents. Oktoberfest is celebrated across the United States, especially in places where there is a […]
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Robert John May, III, 38, of West Columbia, has pleaded guilty to five counts of distributing child sexual abuse material.* “The conduct May pleaded guilty to represents some of the most depraved and exploitative conduct we investigate,” said Bryan Stirling, U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina. “Our office will bring every resource available […]
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Lexington County narcotics agents have charged a man in connection with a fentanyl-induced death that happened after he sold drugs this summer out of his West Columbia home. Bradford Wayne Jovanelly, 46, is charged with fentanyl-induced homicide, according to an arrest warrant. “Based on the information agents gathered during their investigation, Jovanelly knowingly and unlawfully […]
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The Ultimate Long Drive World Championship begins on Wednesday at Par Tee Golf Center. The competition attracts long-drive competitors from all around the world. Brandon Griffin of Par Tee said participants come from South Africa; Japan; Canada; England; Germany; and more countries. Cayce Mayor Elise Partin said she is glad to see the return of […]
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The 2025 Cayce Fall Fest: Gone Country! The popular live music festival has gone country. It’s Saturday Oct. 4, from noon – 6 pm! The live music and family-fun will take place at Cayce’s Granby Gardens Park, located at 1800 12th Street. Join in on the fun with live country music, food vendors, arts & craft vendors, and a […]
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A Brookland-Cayce High School student has been named a semifinalist in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program, a prestigious recognition of some of the nation’s top academically talented high school seniors. Aimee Lam received the recognition by being in the top 1% of students nationwide who took the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) […]
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Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the man who died in a Lexington County crash on Saturday night. The crash took place around 11:30 p.m. on Old Orangeburg Road near Chestnut Street, said Cpl. Nick Pye with the South Carolina Highway Patrol said. He said a 2001 Ford sedan was heading west on Old […]
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