NEWS
Two Lexington County teens face numerous charges related to a series of crimes this week. Tristian Harmon of Leesville and Skylar Shuey of Gilbert broke into Bethlehem Baptist Church where they vandalized property and broke into a safe, according to investigators. Detectives have also tied the 17-year-olds to car break-ins and the theft of a […]
Read More >>The City of West Columbia is holding the Solar Fest West event to view the once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse on Monday, Aug. 21, from noon –until- 4 p.m, at the Wyman M. “Mac” Rish Riverwalk and Amphitheater, 109 Alexander Road, West Columbia. Solar Fest West will feature live music from Seventy Six and Sunny with Prettier than […]
Read More >>Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the pedestrian who was killed after being struck by a motor vehicle, Tuesday. The incident occurred at approximately 10 p.m. on U.S. 178 near Batesburg-Leesville. According to Fisher, Ryan Kneece, 27, of Batesburg was walking in the road when he was struck by a 2007 Ford van. Kneece […]
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The Cayce Historical Museum celebrated 25 years of operation Saturday, among friends, volunteers and longtime supporters, including US Rep. Joe Wilson. At the casual dinner event, the Museum Commission and staff reflected on the individuals responsible for making the museum possible. Respects were given to Mr. John Ellisor, the founder of the Cayce Historical Museum, and […]
Read More >>Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the pedestrian who was killed after being struck by a motor vehicle, Tuesday. The incident occurred at approximately 10 p.m. on U.S. 178 near Batesburg-Leesville. According to Fisher, Ryan Kneece, 27, of Batesburg was walking in the road when he was struck by a 2007 Ford van. Kneece […]
Read More >> The Cayce Historical Museum celebrated 25 years of operation Saturday, among friends, volunteers and longtime supporters, including US Rep. Joe Wilson. At the casual dinner event, the Museum Commission and staff reflected on the individuals responsible for making the museum possible. Respects were given to Mr. John Ellisor, the founder of the Cayce Historical Museum, and […]
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There is a lasting feeling of sorrow and loss for a firefighter after responding to a scene of destruction. That’s why the West Columbia Fire Department makes every effort possible to prevent each and every fire. “I cannot describe how it feels,” West Columbia Assistant Fire Marshal Rodney Howell said. He said there is a […]
Read More >>A body from the Congaree River has been recovered. Rescue crews had been searching since midday Sunday for a swimmer who went missing between the Gervais Street Bridge and the Blossom Street Bridge. The body was found closer to the Blossom Street Bridge, said Capt. Robert McCullough, spokesman for SCDNR. He said the male’s body was found just […]
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