NEWS

Gaston man accused of stealing car parts

Deputies have arrested a man charged with stealing parts off cars parked at a towing company lot. Justin David Phillips, 30, is charged with one count of breaking into motor vehicles, according to an arrest warrant. “Based on evidence gathered by detectives working this case, Phillips removed two catalytic converters from cars last month while […]

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Masked man tried to abduct teen girl, deputies ask for video assistance

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is asking for assistance to help identify a van that was involved in an attempted abduction of a Richland County teen last week. It happened Wednesday around 9 p.m. on Heron Glen Road at Village at Lakeshore Apartments, between Killian and Farrow Roads. A teenage girl went outside to let […]

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Joe Biden wins primary, Bernie Sanders results are better in Lexington County

Joe Biden won the South Carolina Democratic presidential primary, Saturday, by a wide margin. But he did not do as well in Lexington County as he did statewide. Statewide, former Vice President Biden received 48.5 percent of the vote and Sanders, a Vermont senator, was second with 20 percent. Tom Steyer. who ended his campaign […]

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Cayce Department of Public Safety puts out fire at Knights Inn

The Cayce Department of Public Safety reported that units with the fire service were on the scene of a structure fire at Knights Inn on Airport Blvd., Friday evening around 8 p.m. Cayce DPS later reported the fire was contained and there were no reported injuries. An investigation into the cause and origin of the […]

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Fiery crash on I-26 Saturday morning

There was a fiery crash on I-26 Eastbound at mile marker 141, Saturday morning, after 8 a.m. Eyewitness Cory Moore said a Dodge truck with a trailer was involved. He also said there is ceramic tile scattered on the road. Moore said it looks like everyone got out of the flaming vehicle and someone is […]

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West Columbia’s Gray Collegiate wins Upper State title, to play in State Championship, Friday

Gray Collegiate defeated Andrew Jackson 57-39 in the Class 2A Upper State title game Saturday. Next, the War Eagles will play for the Class 2A basketball state championship. Tauris Watson was Gray’s top scorer Saturday with 16 points. Latavian Lawrence had 10 points. The win for Gray Saturday came at Bon Secours Wellness Arena, in […]

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West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles throws first pitch to begin 2020 Cayce-West Columbia Dixie Youth Baseball season

The Cayce-West Columbia Dixie Youth Baseball League held opening ceremonies for the 2020 season, Saturday at Howard Park on Cougar Drive in West Columbia. “It’s a beautiful day, with lots of sunshine,” said West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles, who threw out the first pitch to kick off the days festivities. “It’s a great day for […]

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Stolen vehicles found at “chop shop” says sheriff, man arrested

A West Columbia man has been charged in connection to a chop shop deputies found this month after following a tip about a stolen excavator. Terry Virgil Adams, 42, is charged with four counts of possession of a stolen vehicle, and one count of operating a chop shop, according to arrest warrants. “Investigators from Saluda […]

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