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Lexington County Sheriff’s Department investigates body seen in retention pond near Amazon facility

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department reported being in the early phases of a death investigation around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. Deputies were investigating reports of a body seen in a retention pond near the Amazon facility on 12th Street Ext. Detectives and crime scene investigators were at the location. Their work will continue for some time. […]

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Register to Race on Kinetic Derby Day featuring iMAGINE: West Columbia’s Ultimate Celebration of Racing, Creativity, and STEAM – Explore Sponsorship Opportunities

The City of West Columbia is gearing up for Kinetic Derby Day featuring iMAGINE on April 20, 2024, from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The Kinetic Sculpture Parade leads the way, followed by soapbox and obstacle course racing. State Street transforms into the iMAGINE STEAM Festival, fostering creativity. The day includes competition and fun for […]

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Overstock Marketplace on Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia is now a site for vendors

An existing West Columbia Business has evolved into a new format. Overstock Bins opened in West Columbia’s Sunset Court at 2271 Sunset Boulevard in Aug. 2021 as a “great deals on grab-bag” items dumped in bins. That business transitioned into a vendor-based site called “Overstock Marketplace” in early October. “Interest has been tremendous since we’ve […]

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City of Cayce Beautification Council presents its Quarterly Beautification Award to the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber

The City of Cayce Beautification Council presented its Quarterly Beautification Award to the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce, Tuesday, at 1006 12th St. in Cayce. Colleen Bradley of the Cayce Beautification Council presented the award to Eddie Richardson of the Lexington Development Corporation, which is housed in the building . Butch Wallace, a C-WC […]

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Teen who died in shooting at Cayce apartment complex is identified by coroner

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the identity of a man who died after being shot at the Abbott Arms Apartments in the 2000 block of Wilkinson Street, Cayce, at approximately 11 p.m., Monday. Fisher stated that Mr. Travis Antwan Fuller Jr., 19, of Columbia, was shot in the upper body andtransported to an […]

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Driving too fast for conditions results in crash with injuries in Lexington, Tuesday morning

Lexington Police responded to a collision with injuries, around 8:30 Tuesday morning, at the intersection of Augusta Road (US-1) at Cedarcrest Drive. Multiple lanes were closed as a result of the crash. All lanes were reopened by 9:30, after the collision was cleared from the road. The wreck was caused by a driver driving too […]

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1 person is dead after shooting at Cayce apartment complex, police ask for anyone with information to come forward

The Cayce Police Department responded to a call of shots fired at the Abbott Arms Apartments at approximately 11 pm on Monday, December 11.  The Cayce Police Department confirms that one individual was shot, driven to the hospital, and later died from his injuries. Investigators are interviewing witnesses and processing the crime scene as a part of […]

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Northside Middle School students conduct “Day of Caring” projects

In a season of giving, Northside Middle School recently took the idea to a whole new level. The Lexington Two school’s roughly 500 students participated in the first school-wide Day of Caring.  Principal Dr. Tiffany Hall said the idea grew from a School Improvement Council discussion on expanding service and leadership opportunities for students during […]

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