NEWS

Lexington man accused of sexual contact with children, more victims possible

Lexington County deputies have arrested a man as part of an investigation into encounters they said he had years ago with young girls. James Robert Pratt, 42, is charged with four counts of first-degree criminal sexual contact with a minor under the age of 11, according to arrest warrants. “Based on forensic interviews, detectives determined Pratt […]

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Shots fired near school bus stop in Lexington County, arrest made

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is reporting an arrest made after shots were fired near a school bus stop, Wednesday morning. The report was issued about 2 p.m. One man is in custody and facing weapons charges after detectives said he fired multiple shots this morning during a civil dispute at Pallet Drive and Dixiana […]

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Taste on the River raises $11,000 for West Columbia Beautification Foundation – Photo Gallery

The fourth Taste on the River was a huge success and resulted in more than $11,000 in proceeds for the West Columbia Beautification Foundation. “It was by far the best ever,” said Melissa Sprouse-Browne, WCBF Chairwoman. Photos by Kelli Ricard – City of West Columbia- link to more photos And the restaurants that participated enjoyed […]

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State of the Art opens on State Street, Cayce

Cayce is welcoming a new business. State of the Art Gallery and Pottery Studio, at 2007 State Street, held its grand opening Saturday. Its owners are Valery Smith and Levi Wright. “State of the Art” displays and sells original work from South Carolina artists. “It’s a wonderful addition to State Street in Cayce’s Art District, […]

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SC DOT street work going on in Westover Acres

Personnel from the South Carolina Department of Transportation were in Westover Acres, Monday. They were marking the streets. New paint was put down at the corner of Canary and Redbird and at the corner of Hummingbird and Redbird.

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Man arrested after deputies find mobile home full of weed

Lexington County narcotics agents arrested a man after finding a mobile home full of marijuana plants. Steven Daniel Brown, 46, is charged with trafficking marijuana, and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, according to arrest warrants. “Lexington County narcotics agents were in the 5000 block of Highway 321 last month searching for a man wanted […]

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Lane on I-26 W closing Monday for repairs

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is closing a single-lane on I-26 Westbound between Exit 97 (Peak) and Exit 85 (SC 202) effective Monday, Mar. 2 through Thursday, Mar. 5. between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. The lane closings have been scheduled to mark out necessary repairs on I-26 as a part of the SCDOT […]

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Brookland-Cayce’s Megan Darazs is Miss Capital City Teen

The Miss Columbia & Miss a Capital City Organization has announced the crowning of Brookland Cayce High School’s Megan Darazs as Miss Capital City Teen 2020. Miss Columbia Teen 2020 is Abigail Foster Miss South Carolina Teen 2019 Kellan Fenegan, Miss Columbia 2020 Sarah White, and Miss Capital City 2020 Madison Coffman for being part […]

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