Lexington County narcotics agents arrested a man on multiple charges last week after an undercover operation. Ladarien Quentaro Gates, 29, faces five heroin distribution charges and one count each of trafficking heroin and possession of a narcotic, according to arrest warrants. “Gates was arrested as part of an ongoing undercover operation that began in December,” […]

A dozen new signs, marking the past of the area, have been placed at the 12,000 Year History Park on Congaree Creek, in Cayce. The markers are called the “Wayside Exhibits” and were commissioned by the River Alliance. The signs were designed, produced and installed by the SC State Museum. The project, according to the […]

South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis addressed Capital Rotary members Wednesday. In his role as South Carolina’s “private banker” he is responsible for managing, investing and retaining custody of nearly $50 billion in public funds. Loftis said state government is “doing well” financially, but he remains vigilant to “see that we are good stewards of your […]

The National Weather Service in Columbia is indicating Thursday afternoon will be very active. Severe thunderstorms with wind gusts are the main threat. Isolated tornadoes can’t be ruled out, and flooding is likely. The NWS also issued a reminder stating that there is a difference between a Watch and a Warning. Watch (issued by Storm […]

Due to forecasts of severe weather this afternoon, Lexington Two schools will dismiss early Thurs., Feb. 6. Dismissal times: 11 a.m. for elementary, noon for middle and high schools. Lexington One early dismissal information: After lunch, elementary schools will dismiss at 11:15 AM. Middle and high schools will dismiss at 12:15 PM.

A week ago, Tina Washington completed her term as the Board Chairwoman of the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber. Because of a serious health issue, it was a tumultuous year for her. Just over four months ago, Washington had surgery to remove an oligodendroglioma brain tumor at MUSC in Charleston. “It was Sept. 23, during Hurricane […]

The West Columbia Police Department has alerted motorists to please avoid the Intersection of Sunset Boulevard (US 378) and I-26. There is an over turned vehicle on Sunset Boulevard. All west bound lanes are blocked at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Traffic was backed up to the Food Lion to the east of the incident. Several emergency […]

Wednesday is national signing for high school athletes who have received offers to play sports in college. Five Gray Collegiate Academy athletes signed letters-of-intent, Wednesday. Those players are: Wheslen McLeod (football) to S.C. State; Noah Powell (football) to Presbyterian College; Hunter Helms (football) to Clemson. Caleb Moore (football) to Limestone; Lynsey Bryant (track and field) […]