Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the identity of the individual found deceased following a residential structure fire that occurred just before 7 p.m. Monday. The fire occurred in the 300 block of Chickasaw Trail in Gilbert.According to Fisher, Ms. Delories Stone Rauch, 91, of Gilbert was pronounced dead on scene the due to […]

The four recently elected Lexington School District 2 board members were sworn in last week. The two new members are: Abbott “Tre” Bray and Liz Chitty Castles. Returning members are: Beth Dickerson Branham and Cindy Kessler. The board members were sworn in by Sen. Nikki Setzler. Departing board member Bill Bingham Jr. also said farewell […]

Is Ds Wings moving from Parkland Plaza in Cayce to West Columbia? All indications are that Ds Wings, a very popular restaurant, will move to a building adjacent to West Columbia’s Interactive Art Park and Artisan Market. The Art Park and Market are at 425 Meeting Street. While an official announcement has not been made, […]

The West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater, 109 Alexander Road, West Columbia, is now open after being temporarily closed due to flooding.

Melissa Sprouse Browne of South Carolina Realty has been recognized by Homesnap for being among the Top 15 percent of agents. The national designation was for her work between July and September. Link to SC Realty Based in West Columbia, she is one of the top real estate agents in the state. Sprouse Browne was […]

A Lexington man has been arrested in connection to a break-in Saturday at a home near Pelion. John Wayne McFatter, 30, is charged with two counts of kidnapping, armed robbery, assault and battery, burglary and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “Based on our work at the scene and […]

University of South Carolina Director of Athletics Ray Tanner announced Sunday that Will Muschamp is no longer the head football coach, effective immediately. It was also noted that offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Mike Bobo will serve as the interim head coach for the remainder of the season. The University of South Carolina Athletics notified the public […]

The Congaree River at Columbia was at 20.12 ft around 1:30 p.m. Saturday, according to the Congaree River Keeper. The river was expected to crest at 20.6 ft (minor flood stage) a little bit later Saturday. (link to Congaree River Keeper) The Congaree River at Congaree National park was at 17.6 feet, and is forecast […]