NEWS
The Lexington Police Department reported a collision at North Lake Drive (SC-6) at Dreher Street in Lexington, Saturday. A contributing factor for the collision was following too closely, said police. The crash had multiple lanes closed. Police are asking motorists to please proceed with caution and be alert to emergency personnel who are working in […]
The City of Cayce and the Cayce Historical Museum will hold a commemorative event in honor of the 218th anniversary of President George Washington’s visit to the Cayce area during his Southern Tour of States. President George Washington visited the area that would one day be called Cayce on May 22, 1791. The Cayce Historical […]
Regular Monthly Meeting of the Lexington Two School Board of Trustees is Thursday at 7 p.m., in the Board Room of the District Education Center. 715 9th Ave., West Columbia. There will be a Retiree Reception, at 6:15 pm, in the DEC Lobby AGENDA I. Call to Order Chairman II. Invocation and Pledge of […]
An alligator was allegedly seen on one of the trails near Congaree Creek in Cayce, Sunday. The man who saw the gator said it was between eight and ten feet long, according to ABC Columbia News. Don Vargo is the name of the man who sent the TV station a photo of a gator. Click […]
Lexington County Fire and EMS personnel responded to a residential structure fire in the 4400 block of Augusta Highway, Monday afternoon. Upon arrival, smoke and flames could be seen coming from one of the residence’s rooms. The fire was put out. EMS is treating one person on scene for possible smoke inhalation. Augusta Highway was […]
Sunday is Mother’s Day. It’s a day to honor the very special women in our lives. And it also keeps some people busy in West Columbia. “Mother’s Day, or the Saturday before, is the single-biggest day of the year for us,” said Jackie MaCaulay, owner of Jarrett’s Jungle and Garden Center on Sunset Boulevard. She […]
Andrew “Bear” Richbourg has been appointed as new Chief of Police of the Springdale Police Department. Town Administrator Ashley Watkins appointed him, Thursday. “It says a lot about our Town when we are able to promote such a high ranking employee within a department,” said Springdale Mayor Michael Bishop.” I fully support our Town Administrator […]
The Town of Springdale’s Splash Pad will reopen for the season beginning Thursday (May 9.) It’s in the park beside Springdale Town Hall at 2915 Platt Springs Road. There has been lots of anticipation regarding the opening of the water feature. And this year, the Splash Pad will include a “tree dome” with water that […]