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Father, daughter charged after parking lot shooting in Lexington County

A father and daughter face multiple charges after a shooting in a restaurant parking lot Thursday night in Swansea. Stephanie Lynn Brown, 40, is charged with attempted murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and pointing and presenting firearms at persons, according to arrest warrants. David Lee Brown, […]

Summertime in West Columbia is the time to cook-out and enjoy time with your family

Summertime and cooking out go together, especially in West Columbia. The origins of American barbecue date back to colonial times. US President George Washington mentions attending a “barbicue” in Alexandria, Va., in 1769. The people of the American South love to cook out over an open fire or on a grill. […]

Woman with medical conditions found safe

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department issued an announcement late Wednesday night saying Cecil Wise, 67, left her Lexington County home Tuesday. She was found safe.

City of West Columbia’s Anna Huffman recognized as Woman of Influence

Anna Huffman, City of West Columbia Director of Public Relations, was included as one of Columbia Regional Business Report’s Women of Influence 2023. The recognition took place Wednesday at DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia. The award celebrates the exceptional achievements of women in the community and honors the trailblazers, visionaries, and […]

Smoke fills the Cracker Barrel on Bush River Road after small fire, Wednesday afternoon

Crews from the Irmo Fire District and Lexington County Fire Service responded to the Cracker Barrel on Bush River Road at I-26 for a structure fire Wednesday afternoon. A small fire in the vegetation outside of the restaurant worked it’s way into the wall of the building, filling the restaurant […]

Lexington County teacher accused of giving a minor THC gummies and items of a sexual nature

An Irmo High School teacher is accused of giving a minor THC gummies and items of a sexual nature. Brianna Nicole Carpenter, 25, is charged with criminal solicitation of a minor and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, according to arrest warrants. “The victim’s parents found women’s clothing, sexual […]

City of West Columbia announces the completion of the “Public Works of Art” project

The City of West Columbia is excited to announce the successful completion of the “Public Works of Art” project, which began in July 2021. This initiative celebrates local artists by featuring their artwork on sanitation trucks. The final piece of the project was recently added to the fleet, marking the […]

Taylor Watford Foundation holding Back-To-School Fentanyl Education Event on Aug. 13

Drugs are the No. 1 killer of Americans ages 13-to-50. And with the start of school in August, the stress level for teens can be overwhelming. The Taylor Watford Foundation is concerned about the amount of drug use, suicide and mental health issues in our community. So the Taylor Watford […]

Abbott “Tre” Bray to challenge Elise Partin in the November Cayce mayor’s race

Abbott “Tre” Bray announced Monday that he is running for Cayce Mayor. On his Facebook page Bray described himself as “A true Cayce native and a great person! Please take a look at his platform and vote Tre for Mayor!” Bray currently sits on the Lexington School District Two Board.Click […]