NEWS

1 person dies in Lexington County crash

One person died in a crash on Pine Street, near Thor Road, according to Lance Cpl. Nick Pye of the SC Highway Patrol. Pye said a 2014 Kia SUV was traveling east on Pine Street, near Pelion, when the SUV ran off the road and hit a culvert and then hit a pole. The crash […]

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What would you like to see on this 1/2-acre lot on Sunset Blvd. in West Columbia

The lot at Cougar Drive and Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia is for sale. It’s a half-acre lot. It’s across from Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union. Bank of America and Goodwill Industries are across Sunset Boulevard from the lot. Northside Middle School and Riverbank Elementary are on Cougar Drive, not far from it. Recently work […]

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White Orchid Boutique is open in the Georgetown Shopping Center West Columbia

White Orchid Boutique opened in November at 2261 Augusta Rd. in West Columbia. It’s in the Georgetown Shopping Center with Chick-fil-A. Click for the website White Orchid Boutique is family-based business that offers a variety of affordable clothing options to choose from, for all shapes and sizes. The boutique also sells shoes, handbags, hats and […]

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Lexington County Man Sentenced to 23 Years on Attempted Coercion and Enticement of a Minor

Christopher Michael Alexander, 32, of Gilbert, was sentenced to 23 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to attempted enticement of a minor for sexual activity, to be followed by a lifetime of supervision and registration as a sex offender. According to evidence presented in Court, on May 19, 2022, the Federal Bureau of Investigation […]

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Brookland-Cayce High School Varsity Cheer team will hold its Annual Car Wash, Saturday, June 24

The trophy-winning Brookland-Cayce High School Varsity Cheer team will hold its Annual Car Wash. It’s from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday, June 24, in front of Brookland-Cayce High School, 1300 State Street in Cayce.The price is $10 for the best car wash ever.

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Dr. Tiffany Hall named as new Northside Middle School principal

A veteran educator has been selected as the next principal at Northside Middle School. Dr. Tiffany Hall, who most recently served as principal at Leavelle McCampbell Middle School in the Aiken County School District, has been named to the top job at Northside. The hire was recommended by Lexington Two Superintendent Dr. Brenda Hafner and […]

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New I-26 eastbound ramp to Sunset Blvd in West Columbia to open Monday, existing ramp to be closed 

Motorists exiting from I-26 Eastbound onto U.S. 378 will use a newly constructed exit ramp starting next week. Weather permitting, the new, two-lane exit ramp will open on Monday, June 19 at 5 a.m. Message boards will be installed ahead of the opening, notifying motorists of the new ramp configuration. Motorists should watch for new […]

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Police respond to crash on Columbia Avenue in Lexington, Thursday afternoon

The Lexington Police Department is reporting that multiple lanes are closed on Columbia Avenue (US-378) near King Street in Lexington. There was a collision with injuries. The crash occurred around 1 p.m. Police asked drivers to avoid the area but if passing through, be alert as first responders who are in the roadway on this […]

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