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Woman bought a car at a Lexington County car dealership using a fake cashier’s check, says sheriff

Lexington County deputies have arrested a Greensboro, North Carolina, woman accused of using fake cashier’s checks to make several purchases, including multiple vehicles. Sierra Blair Stewart, 34, is charged with three counts of forgery for $10,000 or more, and one count each of presenting an altered vehicle registration, obtaining goods under false pretenses and financial […]

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Living History Program being held Saturday to mark the 160th Anniversary of the Battle of Congaree Creek at the Cayce Historical Museum

There will be a Living History Program Saturday (Feb. 15.) commemorating the 160th Anniversary of the Battle of Congaree Creek at the Cayce Historical Museum. Museum Curator Andy Thomas said there will be a sword-use demonstration, soldier tactics, living and cooking in Civil War times. The Cayce Historical Museum is at 1800 12th Street, in […]

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5 people, including two teens, arrested in Springdale on drug-related charges

The Springdale Police Department, on Tuesday, assisted the Columbia Police Department with a search warrant in the 2800 block of Kirkwood Drive in Springdale. According to police, the search warrant yielded stolen goods, numerous narcotics, drug paraphernalia, a stolen rifle, and more than $43,000 in cash. Those arrested were 32-year-old Anthony Scott Hudson, Jr., 26-year-old […]

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West Columbia florists offer Valentine’s Day flowers, and see dining options at local restaurants

Valentine’s Day is Friday. Valentine’s Day, also called Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated annually on February 14. It originated as a feast day honoring Saint Valentine, a martyr, according to Wikipedia. Valentine’s Day has become a significant cultural, religious and commercial celebration of romance and love in many regions […]

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House of Raeford Farms and its FLOCK outreach program offer Springdale Elementary students an “egg-cellent” opportunity for hands-on learning

(Dawn Kujawa – Lexington Two Communications) Springdale Elementary students have an “egg-cellent” opportunity for hands-on learning, thanks to a donation from the House of Raeford Farms and its FLOCK outreach program. Springdale is now home to a chicken coop. Named Springdale Roost, the coop is home to 8 Rhode Island Reds, known for egg-laying production […]

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Irmo Fire District, with assistance from the Columbia Fire Department, extinguish residential structure fire, Tuesday morning

Irmo Fire District units, with assistance from the Columbia Fire Department were on the scene of a residential structure fire in the 100 block of Twisted Hill Road Tuesday morning.Fire damage was limited to one room, and the rest of the house suffered smoke damage.There were no injuries. The house’s smoke alarms went off and […]

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Legacy tree is left on the site of 12 new homes in Cayce in recognition of the neighborhood’s past

A development of 12 new homes, named Hattie’s Crossing, is coming to a site between Lexington Avenue and Poplar Street in Cayce. Crews are preparing the property and will begin construction, soon. Cypress Commercial and Investment Real Estate will build the homes on the site where the Cayce Grammar School once sat. It’s named after […]

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Airport High School Junior Avery McCree selected for the SC Music Educators Association All-State Orchestra

An Airport High School student has been selected to the prestigious South Carolina Music Educators Association All-State Orchestra. , a junior, has been selected to the orchestra, a prestigious ensemble of top student musicians from across South Carolina. Organized by the South Carolina Music Educators Association, it provides high-achieving string players with the opportunity to […]

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