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Minor injuries reported by Irmo Fire District after I-26 crash, Tuesday morning

Irmo Fire District was on the scene of a vehicle collision before 8 a.m., Tuesday, that was blocking lanes of I-26 westbound at the Piney Grove Road exit. The exit was blocked temporarily. Only minor injuries to the pickup driver were reported. The tractor-trailer was parked on the shoulder when […]

Flooding predicted as Tropical Storm Debby moves into Lexington County, Tuesday

The risk of flooding is high in Lexington County as Tropical Storm Debby comes through and likely stays for the next three days. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be likely Tuesday with rain from the storm moving into Lexington County through the day. Rain will become widespread and heavy at […]

Due to the threat of inclement weather from Hurricane Debby, the City of West Columbia will close all City parks

Due to the threat of inclement weather from Hurricane Debby, the City of West Columbia will close all City parks beginning Tuesday, August 6, 2024. The City will notify the public when the parks reopen. Parks Affected: B Avenue Ball Park Bark West Dog Park Carraway Park at the Riverwalk […]

City of Cayce to close all parks, and the Cayce Riverwalk, as heavy rainfall is expected

The City of Cayce will close all parks, including the Cayce Riverwalk, Tuesday morning through the rest of the week. Once water levels recede, the Cayce Parks Department will work to reopen the parks as soon as possible. Safety is the top priority. Lexington County is bracing for excessive rain […]

Flooding expected in Lexington County as Tropical Storm Debby heads toward South Carolina, State of Emergency declared

Tropical Storm Debby was approaching the Big Bend of FL Sunday evening. Considerable to potentially catastrophic flooding is expected as Debby moves across southern GA and stalls near the SC coast this week. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster declared a State of Emergency, Sunday because of the storm.“I have declared […]

Kitchen fire at apartment on Lake Murray Boulevard causes damage to 2 units

Irmo Fire crews were on the scene of a kitchen fire in an apartment building at 2038 Lake Murray Blvd. The weekend fire was extinguished by the building’s sprinkler system. Crews worked to remove water and restore power. There was damage to two apartments and one person suffered a minor […]

Irmo Fire units respond to crashes on I-26

Irmo Fire units were on the scene of two separate vehicle collisions on opposite sides of I-26 close to Mile Marker 105, over the weekend. Both accidents involved minor injuries. Crews worked with to-truck companies Friday afternoon to remove all of the cars involved from the road.

Tax-Free Weekend Begins Friday, School Supply Event in West Columbia is Saturday

Schools in West Columbia will be opening soon for the 2024-2025 school year. Students will need supplies, and those supplies will be a little more affordable this weekend. Tax-Free Weekend Details Tax-Free Weekend is a 72-hour event held each August. It begins at 12:01 a.m. on the first Friday in […]