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Emergency personnel respond to accident on Sunset Boulevard at Minerals Springs Road in Lexington

A collision was blocking the outer inbound lane of Sunset Boulevard at Mineral Springs Road in Lexington around 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Emergency personnel were on the scene attending to the incident.

Airport High School and Brookland-Cayce High School trick-or-treat events attract 3,000

Airport High School and Brookland-Cayce High School opened their doors to community families for two favorite annual Halloween events, drawing nearly 3,000 total attendees to enjoy free trick-or-treating and other activities. At Airport High School, trick-or-treaters collected candy at decorated stations around the school, with crafts, face painting, stickers and […]

Northside Middle School’s make blankets for shelter animals as a part of “Day of Caring”

Small acts of kindness can make a huge difference. That’s the message at the heart of Northside Middle School’s annual Day of Caring. The event is designed around a variety of service opportunities that students select from and complete at school during one of the year’s early dismissal days. Among […]

Columbia Airport Expressway Named After Congressman Joe Wilson

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, South Carolina Secretary of Transportation Justin Powell, U.S. Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-05), elected officials, family and friends, all gathered Wednesday at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport for the naming ceremony of the Columbia Airport Expressway in honor of Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02). Earlier this year, […]

Local Mayors Endorse Russell Ott for State Senate Dist. 26 Seat

CAYCE, SOUTH CAROLINA — State Representative Russell Ott has earned the endorsement of local mayors in his campaign for State Senate. Ott, a Democrat, is running for the Dist. 26 State Senate Seat versus Republican Jason Guerry. South Carolina Senate Dist. 26 includes parts of Lexington, Richland, and Calhoun counties. District […]

Herbert Blake introduced as Cayce’s new Police Chief

The City of Cayce held a press conference Tuesday to introduce its new Cayce Police Chief, Herbert Blake. Chief Blake spoke about his experience, his new role, and his approach to serving the community with several members of the local media.

Get a ticket for the first-ever West Columbia Beautification Foundation 50/50 Reverse Raffle, drawing is Nov. 6, Grand Prize is $10,000

The West Columbia Beautification Foundation is hosting its first-ever 50/50 Reverse Raffle to raise funds to enhance and beautify the City of West Columbia. The drawing will occur on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, from 7 PM to 10 PM, at Savage Craft Ale Works, 430 Center Street, West Columbia. Only […]