NEWS
There was a shooting at Alight Apartments at 800 Alexander Road in Cayce, Monday. Police were asking the public to please avoid the area unless you are a resident. If you are a resident, please be prepared to show your ID to our officers. The shooting is believed to be an isolated incident.
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Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a house fire that occurred in the 1200 block of Charles Town Road in the Leesville area of Lexington County shortly after 12:00 PM on Monday According to Coroner Fisher, Mr. Craig Raymond Kustermann, 54, of Leesville, was pronounced dead at the scene. […]
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Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has positively identified the individual who died due to a motorcycle vs vehicle accident in the 400 block of Sunset Blvd – in front of Capitol Square – in West Columbia at approximately 4:20 P.M. on Sunday. According to Fisher, Mr. Jose Antonio Colon, 59, of West Columbia was traveling […]
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The clouds parted early and the 2nd Annual Meeting Street Music Fest commenced under beautiful blue skies, Saturday. Anna Huffman, West Columbia Director of Communications, was all smiles as the crowd grew throughout the day and the Gamecocks whipped Kentucky. Fans watched college football in the TV tents. Kelli Ricard, Director of Events & Publications […]
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West Columbia Police Department officers were called to a scene at around 4:20 Sunday involving a motor vehicle accident that resulted in a death. It was in the 200 block of Sunset Boulevard, near Capitol Square. Both lanes of Sunset were blocked as the incident is being investigated. The WCPD advised drivers to find an […]
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Lexington County deputies have arrested a Little Mountain man accused of sexual activity with teen girls he lured to meet him with promises of vaping devices. Trevor Grant Oty, 20, is charged with two counts of solicitation of a minor, and one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor, and trafficking in persons, […]
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Is West Columbia a good destination for biking and walking? A Goals and Priorities report was presented by members of the City of West Columbia staff at the West Columbia City Council meeting on Tuesday. A portion of the report focused on West Columbia’s effort to make the city’s streets accessible and safe for biking […]
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James Brewer, 36, of Columbia was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distribution of fentanyl. Evidence presented to the court showed that on April 22, 2022, Brewer and the victim, R.B., discussed the exchange of drugs and that Brewer sent R.B. a picture with a syringe loaded with the drugs, […]
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