Been cooped up too long and want some sun and fun? If you want to go to the beach, North Myrtle Beach is for you. Myrtle Beach is keeping public access to its beaches closed, even after Gov. Henty McMaster said they can open. North Myrtle Beach reopened its beaches Tuesday at noon. Most other […]

According to the the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control the number of cases of coronavirus cases, and deaths, are increasing in Lexington County. Lexington County had recorded nine coronavirus-related deaths as of Friday. There were 271 coronavirus cases reported by DHEC in Lexington County, Sunday. According to data released by DHEC on April […]

A decision to open the state’s public schools will be made this week as coronavirus restrictions are being relaxed. “We’re not quite ready to make an announcement,” said S.C. Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman in a WIS-TV interview Monday. “But “I can assure you, by the end of the week,” Spearman said, “that we will […]

Gov. Henry McMaster is allowing many retail businesses to reopen. The order the governor issued Monday, states that department stores can reopen. So can sporting goods stores and craft stores. Also allowed to open are: jewelry stores, music, book, floral and luggage and leather goods stores. The order said they can open at noon Tuesday. […]

South Carolina’s beaches will be reopened next week, according to a source. State Sen. Stephen Goldfinch said Saturday afternoon (via his Facebook page) public access to beaches will reopen next week. Link to Goldfinch’s Facebook page Gov. Henry McMaster will open the beaches, and according to numerous news outlets, he is also is considering reopening […]

While the coronavirus is the topic of conversation for many, the West Columbia Beautification Foundation is using the time to beautify Sunset Boulevard. Shrubbery was placed along the fence in front of the Sunset campus of East Point Academy. The WCBF is also planning more planting, all the way down to I-26. One of those […]

The Thomas Newman Boat Landing in Cayce is now open. The City of Cayce released the following statement, Friday: “In accordance with the most recent Executive Order from Governor Henry McMaster, the Thomas Newman Boat Landing in Cayce has been reopened. We ask that you continue to practice responsible social distancing.”

Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died as a result of a single motor vehicle accident that occurred on private property in the 500 block of Martin Neese Road shortly shortly after 10 a.m., Friday. According to Fisher, Mr. Kenneth Chase Cathey, 16, of Gaston was pronounceddead at the scene. Mr. Cathey and […]