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Halloween originated as an ancient Celtic festival, about 2,000 years ago, according to the History Channel. In the middle ages, people began practicing a tradition of dressing up as ghosts, going door-to-door to receive treats. Over the years, Halloween has evolved to include the practice of costumed children trick-or-treating, filling bags and plastic pumpkins with […]
Four Lexington School District Two educators have been awarded Bright Ideas grants from Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative for their innovative school projects. Here are the four educators and their projects: Haley Williamson, a special education teacher at Brookland-Cayce High School, has been awarded a $1,000 Bright Ideas grant for her project, “Bearcat Brew.” This will be […]
Fresh new asphalt has been installed on Charleston Highway, according to the SC Department of Transportation. About half a mile of improvements have been made according to a post on the SCDOT Facebook page. Crews are also paving on Airport Road to improve about two and a half additional miles and upgrade pedestrian access points, […]
According to a listing by Colliers, Parkland Plaza in Cayce is For Sale Parkland Plaza Investment Offering – Value-Add Opportunity Parkland Plaza, located in Cayce, South Carolina, is one of the first shopping centers established in the greater Columbia area. It began as a grocery anchored neighborhood center in the mid-1950s, providing convenient and modern […]
Paul Duncan Kirby – Jul 29, 1963 — Oct 9, 2026 – Pelion It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Paul Duncan Kirby, who went home to be with the Lord on October 9, 2026, at the age of 63. While our hearts are broken by his passing, […]
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has positively identified the person who died in a two-vehicle accident in the 1700 block of Fairview Road in the Pelion area of Lexington County on Tuesday, Oct. 13,at approximately 7:17 a.m. Click here to see SCHP report on the crash According to Fisher, Ms. Hillary Rain Rish, 35, of […]
The South Carolina Highway Patrol reported a fatal collision occurred in Lexington County at 7:17 am. on Tuesday.According to Master Trooper William H. Bennett, the fatal collision occurred on Fairview Road (US 178) near the intersection with TA Fore Road. Bennett said a 2021 Dodge Durango was traveling west on Fairview Road when it collided […]
Lexington County Council recognized former Cayce-West Columbia Chamber President and CEO Tim James for his service, at its meeting Tuesday, leadership and commitment to our community, local businesses and first responders. James is also a former Cayce City Councilman and Cayce Police Chief. James pictured with Lexington Councilman Todd Cockrell.