NEWS

Traffic fatality reported in Lexington County

Information regarding a fatal collision that occurred on Secondary Road 624  (Crystal Springs Road) has been posted on the S.C. Highway Patrol’s information site. The post was published at 3:30 a.m. Saturday. No other details were posted.

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Authorities say alleged rapist could be in S.C.

The U.S. Marshals are asking for the help of the public to try to find a man wanted for two alleged rapes. Michael Steven Hawkins has ties to South Carolina. He is charged with rape, aggravated sex abuse, and criminal sex act with a person incapable of consent from two separate incidents, one in which his […]

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Victim in fatal accident identified by coroner

Coroner Fisher states that Scott R. Woodcock, 58, of Gilbert was driving his Dodge Truck on Crystal Springs Road when his  truck ran off the left side of the road and overturned. Woodcock was transported to Lexington Medical Center from the scene and was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the hospital. An autopsy was […]

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Shots fired on State Street in Cayce, vehicle hit

The Cayce Department of Public Safety responded to a report of shots fired in the 1900 block of State Street. The report was filed at approximately 5:23 p.m. Officers and investigators on the scene earned that a subject discharged a firearm, five or six times, before fleeing the area, according to a release from Sgt. Evan Antley. […]

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Cayce Officer Ballentine gets valor award, Kelly receives Purple Heart

It’s well-known that police work can be life-threatening. And on Wednesday Cayce Department of Public Safety Officers Rhett Kelly and Sgt. Frank Ballentine were presented awards for their reaction in a dangerous situation last November. Ballentine received the Medal of Valor from the South Carolina Police Chiefs Association. Kelly was given a Purple Heart. Cayce […]

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Eagle Scout Gabe Caldwell presents US Flag retirement box

Gabe Caldwell is a Boy Scout with Cayce Troop 339. He built an American Flag Retirement Collection Box and gave it to the City at Tuesday’s Council Meeting. said Mendy Corder, Cayce’s Municipal Clerk. The box is for anyone who has a worn flag that wants to properly dispose of it in a dignified manner. […]

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Gray Collgiate offers Sneak Peek, Saturday

All new and prospective students for Gray Collgiate Academy’s 2016-2017 school year are invited to attend the GCA Sneak Peek Open House this Saturday (April 9) from 11 a.m. until 2 pm. There will be  games, food and fun along with parent/student information and a school tour. Twitter: #wareagle

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Lexington County Fire, EMS respond to blaze in Chapin

Lexington County Fire Service, EMS responds to residential fire in Chapin community Thursday evening County of Lexington emergency personnel responded to a residential structure fire in the Chapin community Thursday evening. Just before 9 p.m., Lexington County 911 dispatched Lexington County Fire Service and EMS to the 100 block of Turkey Ridge Drive in reference […]

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