NEWS
A Lexington County Detention Center inmate died Friday after being taken to a hospital. The inmate has been identified as 25-year-old Morgan Daniel Kannaday of Gaston, according to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher. “State troopers arrested Mr. Kannaday June 29 due to traffic offenses, a DUI and a drug charge,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said. “He […]
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Roberts Street in Lexington was closed Saturday night due to fallen trees and fallen power lines at South Lake Drive and Roberts Street. Lexington Police also advised drivers to watch for standing water on Columbia Avenue and several secondary roads. Emergency personnel responded to standing water on streets throughout town. Roberts Street was opened by […]
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Dutch Fork Fire Rescue, Columbia Fire Department, with the help of the Irmo Fire District, on Friday Night responded to a motor vehicle accident with possible entrapment at I-26 Westbound, Mile Marker 99, at a spot known as the Ballentine Triangle.Upon arrival, crews found a vehicle overturned and resting in the guardrail. After quickly making […]
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Residents of Victorian Lakes MHP at 4801 Sunset Boulevard in Lexington were able to return to their homes after a brief barricaded incident with a man in a mental health crisis who was threatening self harm. Lexington Police responded. The LPD Crisis Negotiations Unit quickly arrived on scene and talked to the man over the […]
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Michael Conley, Cayce’s New City Manager, has issued a letter outlining his vision and goals. Read it below: “As the new City Manager of Cayce, I am deeply honored to continue my service to this community that I have come to know and respect over the past several years. Having served as Assistant and Deputy […]
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One of the Midlands’ most beloved events is returning this fall for an unforgettable evening of scenic views, culinary excellence, and community connection. The Gervais Street Bridge Dinner will be held on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 3 to 8 PM, transforming the iconic bridge into a stunning 1,200-seat supper celebration overlooking the Congaree River. […]
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What is an escape room? You’re placed in a room, with a theme, and instructed to decipher clues and solve a series of puzzles, within a certain amount of time, to find the key to unlock the room. Lexie Fenske and her sister, Tracy, went to an escape room 10 years ago, and loved it. […]
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The Taylor Watford Foundation and its community partners are presenting a series of Zoom Summer Safety Webinars. The first one is Monday July 14, from 6-7 p.m. The second is Monday July 21 from 6-7 pm. And the third is Monday July 28, from 6-7 pm. Topics range from news about substances and mental health […]
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