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Martha Herchak, Craig Stirewalt to be inducted into Brookland-Cayce Hall of Fame, Thursday

Brookland-Cayce High School will induct its newest Hall of Fame members Thursday. The event begins at 6 p.m. with a social hour and silent auction, followed by the induction ceremony at 7. Seawell’s is at 1125 Rosewood Drive. Martha Herchak and Deputy Craig Stirewalt will be honored at the 19th Annual Brookland-Cayce High School Educator […]

Flow Riverfront Townhomes publishes photos of build site

Phase II of the Flow Riverfront Townhomes project is underway and accepting contracts. Only 12 residences are being built, according to the Flow Riverfront Townhomes marketing team. It’s billed as the most unique riverfront community in the Midlands. Wheeler and Wheeler Real Estate is handling thr sale of the properties.

Car fire closes lane of Sunset Blvd. Monday afternoon

The Lexington Police Department is reporting a vehicle fire that had an outbound lane of Sunset Blvd. (US-378) at I-20 closed. Police asked motorists to please proceed with caution and be alert to emergency personnel who are on scene and directing traffic.

Former Mobster Mike Franzese speaks at Northside Baptist Church in Lexington

A svelte Michael Franzese would never be mistaken for Mob Boss Fat Tony Salerno, but when it comes to organized crime, Franzese was up to his neck in it. On Sunday morning, the former “Prince of the Mafia” delivered a message of redemption and forgiveness at Northside Baptist Church. A born-again Christian, Franzese told the […]

Coroner identifies 63-year-old woman killed in Boiling Springs Road crash

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died as a result of a vehicle collision that occurred at the intersection of Longview Street and Boiling Springs Road near Lexington at approximately 10:05 p.m., Saturday According to Fisher, Ms. Doris Smith Waters, 63, of Leesville was pronounced dead at the scene due to […]

City of West Columbia hosting a hiring event for the 2020 Census, Monday

The City of West Columbia is hosting a hiring event for the 2020 Census on board the SC Works Career Coach (bus) Monday (Feb. 3,) from 10 a.m. until 3 pm. The Career Coach will be parked in the parking lot in front of City Hall, at the intersection of 12th Street and Klapman Boulevard. […]

Pelion woman arrested on bomb threat charge

A Pelion woman has been arrested for allegedly making a bomb threat that was called into Fort Ponds Elementary School. Felissa Connelley is facing charges of threatening the use of weapons of mass destruction, according to the Pelion Police Department. A police report said on Dec. 13, 2019 an unknown female caller said “there is […]

Crash in Lexington closes street, Saturday night

A collision at the intersection of Hendrix Street and Duffie Drive, in Lexington, resulted in the closing of the road. The Lexington Police Department reported the crash around 8 p.m. Saturday. Police asked motorists to please avoid the area until the collision is cleared from the roadway