NEWS

Play on State Street at West Columbia’s Fall Back Fest Friday, Nov. 4

Make plans to celebrate fall at West Columbia’s 6th Annual Fall Back Fest. On Friday, Nov. 4, from 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM, on the 100 Block of State Street in West Columbia, SC, local artists will be painting temporary murals on the street. Some of the best local bands, Seventy Six & Sunny and […]

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Cayce Elementary sees a sharp improvement in statewide test scores

Andrew Drozdak, principal of Cayce Elementary School, delivered some good news, Monday, to a media center full of the school’s teachers and Lexington Two Superintendent Dr. Brenda Hafner. “This year, the Cayce Elementary report card grew by 12 points,” Drozdak said. “It was the most growth of any school in the district as well as […]

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3 charged, 2 hurt in Lexington County shooting

A teen, his mother and his uncle face multiple charges following a weekend shooting that injured two people Saturday night in Swansea. Jacob Edward Fuller, 19, is charged with two counts of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, two counts of discharging a firearm into a vehicle, two counts of pointing and […]

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Early voting begins in South Carolina on Monday, Oct. 24

The State Election Commission is reminding voters that they don’t need to wait until November to vote in the upcoming Statewide General Election. Any voter can visit an early voting center in their county during the early voting period and vote in person like they would at their polling place on election day. Times: 8:30 a.m. […]

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Fulmer Middle School inviting veterans and families to special recognition event on Veterans Day

Fulmer Middle School is inviting area veterans and their families to a special recognition event on Veterans Day on November 11. The event, scheduled for 10 a.m. in the school gym, will include special presentations from chorus, band, strings, and art students, as well as a recognition ceremony. Donuts and coffee will be served. Fulmer […]

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Gamecocks beat Texas A&M for the first time ever

South Carolina defeated Texas A&M for the first time ever Saturday night at Williams-Brice Stadium. The Gamecocks had lost nine in a row to the Aggies. USC jumped out to a 7-0 lead 14 seconds into the game when the Gamecocks returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown. The Gamecocks were up 17-0 at one […]

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Chicken House burns in Lexington

The Lexington County Fire Service responded to a structure fire on Friday night. LCFS responded to the 1300 block of Caulks Ferry Road in Lexington at around 9:30 p.m., Friday. The chicken house on the property was fully involved upon arrival. Thousands of birds burned according to the chicken house owner. Crews worked until the […]

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Lexington County Fire Service puts fire out at Lexington home

Around 9:30 p.m., Friday, Lexington County Fire Service units responded to a structure fire at the 100 block of Raymond Circle in Lexington. Smoke was showing from the two-story home as units arrived on scene. The fire was brought under control. No injuries were reported. (LCFS photo)

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