NEWS

Motorcycle crash claims life in Lexington County

Lance Cpl. Tyler Tidwell, of the S.C. Highway Patrol, is reporting a fatal collision. It occurred around 9:10 p.m., Wednesday, in Gilbert on Peach Festival Road near Waters Ferry Road. Tidwell said the driver of a 2002 Harley-Davidson motorcycle attempted to slow down for traffic. The rider “spilled the bike” hitting the pavement. The operator […]

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Body of Faye Marie Swetlik found, male body found, too

Byron Snellgrove, director of the Cayce Department of Public Safety announced at an impromptu afternoon press conference, Thursday, that the body of Faye Marie Swetlik has been found. Also, a deceased male has been found in the Churchill Heights neighborhood. Snellgrove made the announcement of both bodies being found, and then said he would not […]

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2 killed in I-26 crash in Lexington County

Two people were killed Thursday afternoon in a collision on I-26, in Lexington County. The two-vehicle crash occurred around 2:30 p.m.near mile marker 119. The westbound lanes of I-26 were blocked partially, Master Trooper David Jones.

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Crash caused by medical incident on Sunset Blvd.

The Lexington Police Department reported a collision on Sunset Blvd. (US-378) at Scotland Drive, Wednesday evening about 6:15. It resulted in all outbound lanes being closed. Police asked motorists to please seek an alternate route until the roadway was reopened. The collision was caused by a driver who experienced a medical incident. He was transported […]

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Cayce Public Safety asks for camera recordings from Faye Swetlik’s neighborhood at update press conference

The Cayce Department of Public Safety held a press briefing on the case of missing Faye Marie Swetlik. At the briefing, Cayce Department of Public Safety Director Byron Snellgrove reiterated that the search for the missing six-year-old has a tip hotline at hold on to this 803-205-4444. “We’re following every lead we get,” said Snellgrove. […]

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Cayce-West Columbia Lions serve pancakes to 300

The Cayce-West Columbia Lions Club served about 300 pancake and sausage supper meals Tuesday night. The fundraiser was held at Cayce United Methodist Church on Meeting Street, West Columbia. Proceeds from the supper will go to benefit projects the C-WC Lions Club conducts to help people who need it with eye surgery costs and shopping […]

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Palate, a new restaurant opens on State Street, West Columbia

Palate opened Tuesday at 116 State Street. Palate’s Website Palate is a restaurant where New American cuisine meets cultural ingredients, Palate features a “contemporary atmosphere of nouveau style.” And if you are looking for a job, Palate is seeking experienced servers who are available mostly nights and on the weekend brunch (Sat & Sun). Candidates […]

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Trinity Baptist holds prayer vigil for Faye Swetlik

Trinity Baptist Church in Cayce held a prayer vigil for Faye Swetlik, the 6-year-old who was reported as missing monday, from her front yard in Churchhill Heights, Cayce. Speakers included Sgt. Evan Antley of the Cayce Department of Public Safety. He called children “our most precious gifts.” He reminded the 100 or so who came […]

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