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Gilbert man, age 79, identified as victim of fatal Lexington County crash

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a single-vehicle collision in the 1100 block of Shore Road in the Gilbert area of Lexington County at approximately 1:50 p.m., Tuesday. According to Fisher, Mr. Melvin Lin Chavis, 79, of Gilbert was traveling northbound on Shore Road […]

West Columbia businesses reporting strong Christmas sales, offering unique gift ideas

The City of West Columbia illuminated its Christmas tree last Friday and City Hall is adorned with lights. And from Triangle City to the WECO River District, West Columbia’s retail businesses are booming in the holiday season. Also, from noon until 4 p.m. on Parade Day (Saturday, Dec. 9) the Greater Cayce-West […]

3 Lexington 2 elementary school students recognized by the City of West Columbia for holiday essays and artwork

Three Lexington Two elementary school students were recognized by the city of West Columbia for their holiday essays and artwork. Evelyn Seller, a fourth-grader at Saluda River Academy for the Arts, and Hudson Mechling, a second-grader at Riverbank Elementary, were both winners in the “What Christmas Means to Me” essay […]

I-20 was shut down for a while, Wednesday after truck caught fire

Traffic was delayed on I-20 Westbound at the 42-mile marker (Marcellus Rd.) after the interstate was shut down, Thursday afternoon. The delay was due to a tractor-trailer on fire. Lexington County Fire crews responded to the incident, which was reported at 3 p.m. At 4 p.m., Lexington County Fire Service […]

City of West Columbia releases Newsletter featuring West Columbia Christmas events, Bill’s Pickin’ Parlor and Mid-Carolina Marine

The December-January edition of the City of West Columbia’s Newsletter has been relesed.It features updates from Mayor Tem Miles and West Columbia City Council members. Also featured are: West Columbia Christmas events, Bill’s Pickin’ Parlor and Midland MarineClick here for a link

1 person killed in Lexington County after vehicle runs off the road and hits a tree

One person died, Tuesday afternoon in a one-vehicle accident on Shore Road, about 10 miles north of Gilbert, in Lexington County. Master Trooper William Bennett of the SC Highway Patrol reported the incident. Bennett said a 2023 Nissan SUV was traveling north on Shore Road when it veered off the […]

Cayce Police Department announces safety initiative to help protect older citizens from criminals

The Cayce Police Department has announced an initiative focused on the safety of the elderly and aging population in Cayce. C.A.S.E., Cayce Assisting Seniors and Elderly, is geared toward serving and advocating for those in advanced years of life through actively engaging their minds, bodies, and spirits. The Cayce Police Department is launching the new […]

Several Lexington 2 students chosen for various prestigious musical groups

Lexington Two students have been selected as participants in a number of prestigious musical groups and events. Among them: All-State Chorus: Landon Allison, Nemiah Carrie, Airport High School; Callie Grace Burgess, Brookland Cayce High School. Performance scheduled for March. American Choral Directors Association Honor Choir: Lucas Burr, Riley Myers, Quener […]