2-year-old dies in Lexington County house fire early Saturday morning
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a house fire that occurred in the 500 block of Canal Drive in the Pelion area of Lexington County shortly after 2 a.m., Saturday. According to Fisher, Miss Remede Prigden, 2, of Gaston, was pronounced dead at the […]
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City of West Columbia Inclement Weather Information: Parks Closing Sunday
Due to the threat of inclement weather, the City of West Columbia will close all City parks beginning Sunday, March 16, 2025. 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 Douglas Reeves Community […]
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West Columbia Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Trafficking Fentanyl and Other Narcotics
David Matthews Jr., age 52, was convicted this week in Lexington County General Sessions Court on multiple counts of Trafficking Narcotics and Possession of a Weapon During a Violent Crime. Following a jury trial, Matthews was sentenced on Tuesday March 11. Circuit Court Judge William P. Keesley sentenced Matthews to […]
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Suspect apprehended after fleeing from Cayce Police
Cayce Police officers were investigating an individual for trespassing and failure to obey police commands. The individual fled on foot. Out of an abundance of caution, several local schools were put on secure status and parents were notified while the search took place. The suspect was apprehended shortly after by […]
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Dion Bethea is coming back to Gray Collegiate Academy to coach basketball, according to newspaper report
Former Gray Collegiate Basketball Coach Dion Bethea is coming back to Gray to coach the boy’s team again. Bethea had been at Georgia Southern University as an assistant for a year. Lou Bezjak of The State newspaper reported that Bethea will return, Thursday. That report stated that Reggie Anderson, of […]
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Cayce Elementary’s Dezyah Dewitt is the winner of the Future Chefs Challenge
A third-grade Cayce Elementary School student is the winner of the 13th Annual Future Chefs Challenge in Lexington Two. A panel of judges selected Dezyah Dewitt’s Cheeseburger Cupcakes as its favorite from among recipes prepared by finalist 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students from the district’s six elementary schools. Recipes, […]
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3 Brookland-Cayce High School athletes declare intent to play their sports at the collegiate level
Three Brookland-Cayce High School athletes declared their intent to play their sports at the collegiate level. The Brookland-Cayce athletes, their schools and sports are: Amarii King: Lenoir-Rhyne University, football Nate Hughes: Claflin University, basketball Roshawn Weeks: Claflin University, basketball The three seniors participated in a signing ceremony Thursday. Coaches, teammates, […]
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Pine Ridge Middle School Academic Challenge Team undefeated, qualifies for trip to State Championship competition
Members of the Pine Ridge Middle School Academic Challenge Team had a special way of reminding themselves to never give up. Before each competition this season, the team would watch the video replay of former University of South Carolina women’s basketball player Kamilla Cordoso’s game-winning shot – at that time, […]
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Feathered Nest, a new shop, opens on State Street in Cayce
Feathered Nest has opened at 2006 State Street in Cayce. It opened last Saturday (March 8.) Tracy Dolenti is the owner. “We are a home goods vintage antique store with highly curated wares,” she said. We also offer handmade and artisan works, newer and antique furnishings. Its an eclectic store […]
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Gray Collegiate head basketball coach has resigned, search for new coach underway
Gray Collegiate Academy (GCA) announced a change in the leadership of its boys basketball program, Wednesday. Head Coach Carlos Powell has submitted his resignation, which was accepted by GCA Principal Dr. Brian Newsome. The State newspaper is reporting that Dion Bethea is coming back to Gray Collegiate. Bethea is leaving […]
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