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Crash on Sunset Boulevard in Lexington causes fuel leak, may cause extended closed lanes

The Lexington Police Department and emergency crews responded to a collision on Sunset Blvd (US-378) at Scotland Drive, Thursday morning. It resulted in the merging of outbound lanes into a single lane around the scene where first responders are working. This may be an extended roadway closure due to a […]

Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Board, local business leaders, report insinuations by Charleston-based newspaper are inaccurate and disingenuous

The letter below, issued Wednesday afternoon, is from Linsey Miles, chairwoman of the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Board. The Greater Cayce West Columbia Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Programs Board of Directors is aware of the recent article concerning Accommodations Tax (A-Tax) funding published in the Post and Courier. While our […]

Crash on Sunset Boulevard in Lexington results in closed lanes, driver disregarded light, police say

Lexington Police and Lexington County Fire Services responded to a collision on Sunset Blvd (US-378) at Hope Ferry Road, Wednesday. The crash resulted in the closing of multiple outbound lanes. Traffic was merged into a single lane around the scene. The scene was cleared and the road was reopened. The […]

Fulmer Middle School To Present Veterans Day Recognition Program on Nov. 11

Cayce City Council retains third-party attorney to conduct investigation into an anonymous complaint, city is not under investigation regarding taxpayer funds

The City of Cayce is not under investigation regarding taxpayer funds. Upon receiving a complaint concerning the conduct of a member of Cayce City Council, city council took immediate action by calling a Special Meeting on Monday, Oct. 13. During the meeting, the City Attorney confirmed that the meeting was legally and properly called, and that […]

Woman, age 66, who died in an early morning Lexington County house fire is identified by coroner

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a house fire that occurred in the 100 block of Gillfield Ct in the Lexington area of Lexington County on Tuesday, at approximately 6 a.m. According to Fisher, Mrs. Donna Jones Hunter, 66, of Lexington, was pronounced dead […]

One Dead, One Injured in Early Morning House Fire in Lexington County

Lexington County, S.C. — One person died, and another was seriously injured in a house fire early Tuesday morning in the 100 block of Gillfield Court. At approximately 6 a.m., Lexington County Fire Service responded to reports of a structure fire, along with Irmo Fire District, Lexington County EMS, and […]

Boo at the Zoo opens this week, and check out all the West Columbia Halloween Trunk-R-Treat and Fall Fest activities

Halloween will be here before you know it. The origins of Halloween date back 2,000 years to an ancient Celtic festival, 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 […]

The Dales, in Springdale, is closing due to liquor liability insurance issues, according to post

The Dales Biergarten & Bottle Shoppe, at 3150 Platt Springs Road in Springdale will be closing due to liquor liability insurance issues. Below is a post from Facebook . It was announced Sunday afternoon. Important Announcement from The Dales It’s with heavy hearts that we share this news: due to […]