NEWS

Work on Alexander Road, in West Columbia, impacts traffic flow

The City of West Columbia is creating additional parking for the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater and Park along Alexander Road. Roadwork in the area will impact traffic along Alexander Road beginning Monday (June 8) through Wednesday (June 10.) Please attempt to find an alternate route. 

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Tim James appointed interim president of the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Cayce West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Monday that its Board of Directors has appointed Tim James to Interim President and CEO, effective immediately. James, a former Cayce City Councilman, is replacing Richard Skipper, who has been removed by the Board from his role as President and CEO.

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Coroner identifies man who died in Lexington County motorcycle crash

Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a motorcycle accident that occurred in the 500 block of Ansel Caughman Road in Leesville at approximately 11:20 p.m. Sunday. According to Fisher, Mr. Brandon Shawn Matthews, 42, of Batesburg was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries sustained. Mr. Matthews was not wearing […]

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1 dies in Lexington County after motorcycle hits tree

1 person died in a motorcycle crash on Ansel Caughman Road near Union Church Road in Lexington County, late Sunday night. The crash occurred at 11:20 p.m. about 10 miles west of Batesburg, said Lance Cpl. Tyler Tidwell of the S.C. Highway Patrol. The rider of a 1999 Harley-Davidson motorcycle was killed after the motorcycle […]

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Primary is Tuesday: List of Lexington County candidates

There is a primary in South Carolina Tuesday (June 9.) Below are the candidates running for Lexington County Council, Sheriff, the SC House, the SC Senate and the US Senate and the US House. (I) denotes Incumbent. Lexington County CouncilDistrict 5 (Lexington-Red Bank)Joel TysonBimbo Jones Council District 6(Chapin-Irmo)Charli WessingerJohnny Jeffcoat SC Senate District 18Charles BumgardnerSen. Ronnie […]

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1 person dies after 2 cars collide in Lexington County

One person died in a two-vehicle collision in Lexington County, early Sunday morning, according to Cpl. Tyler Tidwell of the S.C. Highway Patrol.The crash occurred at 12:51 a.m. on S.C. 6 near Blackville Road. The driver of a 2000 Chevrolet pickup died after a collision with a 2014 Nissan Murano, said Tidwell. There was only […]

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Lexington County Coroner identifies man killed in crash

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a motor vehicle collision.It occurred in the 1800 block of S.C. Highway 6, near Blackville Road, just before 1 a.m., Sunday. According to Fisher, Mr. Juan Carlos Chavero, 38, of Swansea was pronounced dead at the scene due to his injuries. Mr. Chavero […]

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West Columbia Police investigating fatal stabbing, coroner identifies victim

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the victim of a fatal stabbing. It occurred shortly before 2:00 a.m. in the 800 block of Center Drive, Sunday. According to Fisher, Mr. Steven Allen Stelloh, 38, of West Columbia was pronounced dead at a hospital due to a stab wound to the upper body. The West […]

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