NEWS

Agreement reached to allow for Wilton Road Dam repairs, according to Rep. Micah Caskey email

Springdale Mayor Michael Bishop said in an email Sunday that an agreement has been reached that will allow to the repair of Wilton Road. Bishop said he got the email from S.C. House Rep. Micah Caskey. Below is a copy of the email Bishop sent. Message from House of Rep. Micah Caskey: Great news: SCDOT […]

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Lexington Two Teachers of the Year honored at reception

Lexington Two’s top teachers were recognized at a reception in their honor last week. The 2018-19 Lexington Two Teachers of the Year include an educator who’s been with the district 25 years, and one who arrived just last year. In comments to family, friends, fellow educators and community members gathered at Thursday’s reception, District Teacher […]

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West Columbia’s Interactive Art Park groundbreaking is Tuesday

The City of West Columbia invites you to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for . Scheduled to open in April of 2019, the park will be a beautiful blend of interactive art, landscaping, and convenient parking. Please join us. Event Date: Tuesday, November 27 Time: 4 p.m. Location: 435 Meeting Street, West Columbia, SC 29169 (Behind […]

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Cayce Department of Public Safety arrests man accused of criminal sexual conduct with minor

A suspect identified as Michael Todd Slater of West Columbia has been arrested and charged by the Cayce Department of Public Safety with one count of criminal sexual conduct with a minor first degree and two counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor third degree. Slater was taken into custody without incident Wednesday  morning […]

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Coroner identifies pedestrian killed while crossing road, 4th recent fatality

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher identified a man who was killed after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday at approximately 4:45 p.m. The accident occurred in the 2800 block of Augusta Highway US 1) in Lexington. Four people have been killed  on Lexington County roads since last Thursday.  A 22-year-old man was killed last Thursday […]

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West Columbia businesses ready for Black Friday, Christmas shopping season

As Thanksgiving day fades into evening, all thoughts turn to Black Friday. In West Columbia retailers look forward to Christmas shoppers to boost their bottom line. And shoppers are eager to oblige. “My Black Friday sales already started earlier this week,” said Lainie Lewis, owner of State Street Trading Company at 134 State Street in […]

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Lexington Police seek missing man

Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green is seeking the assistance of the local community in locating a missing person who was last seen recently in the Town of Lexington. Corey David Dubose, age 32 of Leesville, was dropped off by family members at a business on the 100 block of US-378 on the afternoon of Monday, […]

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Crash closed down I-20 Tuesday, coroner releases name of man who died in the collision

The S.C. Highway Patrol reported Tuesday  that one person died from injuries suffered in a that occurred around 11:15 a.m. on I-20. A portion of I-20 was closed near Sunset Blvd. (US-378) near mile marker 59, in both directions,  according to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, crews were working the crash involving an 18-wheeler.  The […]

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