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See 6-foot storm surge on Twitter as Hurricane Idalia makes landfall in Florida – Wind gusts over 40 mph possible here this evening into tonight

Click for Twitter video of Reed Timmer in Florida as storm comes ashore Click for Twitter video of Jim Cantore in Florida as storm hits The National Weather Service in Columbia issued a weather update.12:33 pm: A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for counties along and south of I-20. Gusts over […]

Tropical Storm Warning issued for Lexington County – Lexington County under a Flood Watch

FROM LEXINGTON COUNTY – Update: A Tropical Storm Warning was issued for Lexington County at 11 a.m. WednesdayIdalia is expected to be a strong Tropical Storm as it moves into SC. Heavy rainfall and flooding remain the primary threats across the Midlands. Lexington County is under a Flood Watch as […]

3 Sentenced in the Lexington County Murder of 15-year-old Sanaa Amenhotep

All three defendants charged in the 2021 Murder and Kidnapping of Sanaa Amenhotep (photographed below), age 15, have now been convicted and sentenced. The Honorable Debra R. McCaslin handed down lengthy sentences following a sentencing hearing held yesterday in Lexington County General Sessions Court. “I am sending a message,” stated […]

City of Cayce to close parks, Riverwalk and Timmerman Trail on Wednesday at noon with rain, high winds and possible flooding expected

The City of Cayce plans to CLOSE all City parks, the Riverwalk and Timmerman Trail on Wednesday, August 30 at NOON because of the threat from Tropical Storm Idalia. The current models from the NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center predict that Idalia will weaken into a Tropical Storm Wednesday, with […]

SC Gov. Henry McMaster Declares State of Emergency for South Carolina in Order Issued in preparation for Hurricane Idalia

Governor Henry McMaster on Tuesday issued Executive Order 2023-29, declaring a State of Emergency in preparation for the potential effects from Hurricane Idalia, and asks South Carolinians to monitor local forecasts and to begin taking proper precautions. The governor’s order directs the South Carolina Emergency Management Division to coordinate with all relevant state […]

City of West Columbia parks closing Wednesday with the threat of Hurricane Idalia

Due to the threat of inclement weather from Hurricane Idalia, including high winds and loose debris, the City of West Columbia will implement the following closures: Parks All parks will be closed beginning Wednesday. B Avenue Ball Park Bark West Dog Park Carraway Park at the Riverwalk Douglas Reeves Community […]

Lexington 2 schools open only half-day on Wednesday, with 2-hour delayed start on Thursday, due to Idalia weather forecasts

Lexington Two schools and offices will be open a half-day on Wednesday, August 30, already a planned early release day, and will have a two-hour delayed start on Thursday, August 31, due to inclement weather forecasts associated with Idalia. Wednesday’s early release times are 11:30am for elementary schools, 12:30pm for […]

Man sentenced to 30 years for murder at West Columbia apartment complex

Stabbing at Oak Tree Apartments in West Columbia lands man in prison for 30 Years Randy Eugene Self, age 67, was convicted last week Thursday, August 24, by a Lexington County jury for the Murder of Steven Stelloh (photographed below), age 38. Chief Administrative Judge Walton J. McLeod, IV, presided […]

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.