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Expect heavy rains and flooding in parts of Lexington County as Hurricane Idalia approaches

Tropical Storm Idalia is forecast to grow into a hurricane, but return to a strong tropical storm, by the time it reaches Lexington County late Wednesday and Thursday, according to the National Weather Service – Columbia. The primary concern for the area that includes Lexington County is the threat of […]

Cayce-West Columbia Chamber sponsors Ribbon Cutting for Precision Tune Auto Care in West Columbia

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber sponsored a ribbon Cutting for Precision Tune Auto Care. The new Precision Tune is at 2817 Augusta Hwy. in West Columbia. It’s beside the Lowe’s hardware store.

Car runs into the front of CVS in Irmo

The CVS drug store at 1008 Lake Murray Boulevard will be closed, until further notice, according to the Irmo Police Department, The building sustained structural damage after being struck by a car, Monday afternoon. The Irmo Police report said there were no serious injuries resulting from the crash.

Augusta Road at Stoneridge Drive in Lexington was closed Monday morning after crash

TRAFFIC UPDATE – All inbound lanes and one outbound lane of Augusta Road/US-1 have reopened after a three-vehicle collision with injuries. The wreck was caused, police said, by a driver failing to yield the right of way when turning onto Augusta Road from Stoneridge Drive. The at-fault driver in the […]

Hope Cup Golf Tournament, presented by the Taylor Watford Foundation, is Sept. 14, register or be a sponsor now!

The 5th Annual Hope Cup Golf Tournament is Sept. 14, at the Golden Hills Golf and Country Club in Lexington. It is presented by the Taylor Watford Foundation. The tee times are 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. There will be a steak lunch a.m. door prizes from 12-2 p.m.Be a […]

Storm blows through West Columbia Saturday evening causing damage

A storm blew through part of West Columbia Saturday evening and caused damage to some businesses. A tree was brought down by high winds on B Avenue, according to a report from West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles. The damage was done around 6:20 p.m. The power was out at River […]

Lexington County Fire Service responds to mobile home fire, Friday afternoon

The Lexington County Fire Service responded to a structure fire around 3 p.m. Friday afternoon in the 100 block of Valley Road in Gaston. Crews arrived to find a mobile home with flames and smoke. Multiple crews responded to the scene and the fire was brought under control in approximately […]

Lexington County Coroner identifies pedestrian killed in Bush River Road, Friday night

Lexington County Coroner, Margaret Fisher, has identified the person who died as the result of a vehicle vs. pedestrian collision in the 1500 block of Bush River Road in the Columbia area of Lexington County shortly before 10 p.m., Friday. According to Fisher, Mr. Jacob Roy Jones Jr., 68, of Columbia, was crossing Bush River Road when […]

Man on bicycle dies in Lexington County after being struck by 2 vehicles

Lexington County Coroner, Margaret Fisher, has identified the person who diedas the result of a multi-vehicle vs. bicycle collision in the 5300 block of Highway321 in the Gaston area of Lexington County at approximately 5 a.m., Thursday. According to Fisher, Mr. Philip C. Allen, 29, of Gaston, was riding hisbicycle westbound attempting to cross Highway 321 when he was struck […]