Approximately 80 homes in Cayce were evacuated after hazardous vapors leaked from a tanker truck
4:00 PM Update: It is important to note that while this investigation is ongoing, the City of Cayce is very thankful that our residents were able to safely return to their homes earlier today. Thank you to our residents for your patience and cooperation. Your safety remains our top priority. […]
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“ALL CLEAR” issued after hazardous materials situation Thursday morning in Cayce
“ALL CLEAR” issued Thursday afternoon after a hazardous materials situation Thursday morning, was dealt with in Cayce. 1:00 PM Update: Cayce Residents: Residents that were evacuated near Poplar Street can return home. If you need assistance, please call 803-794-0456. The evacuation notice has been lifted and it is safe to […]
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Brookland-Cayce High School on a temporary HOLD protocol, Cayce Fire Department and other agencies manage a hazardous materials situation
In an abundance of caution, Brookland-Cayce High School remains on a temporary HOLD response protocol, as the city of Cayce Fire Department and other responding agencies manage a hazardous materials situation at an off-campus location at Crystal Clean, 627 Poplar Street in Cayce. The school day is continuing, but students […]
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Cayce Fire Department, other responders, managing active hazardous materials situation in Cayce
The City of Cayce Fire Department and other responding agencies are currently managing an active hazardous materials situation at Crystal Clean, located at 627 Poplar Street in Cayce. Incident: Potassium hydroxide and sodium hydroxide were accidentally mixed with cooking oil, causing chemical off-gassing and a tanker to become warm to the touch. Evacuations: Several […]
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City of Cayce posts information regarding the Nov. 4 Municipal Election
The City of Cayce is posting information regarding the the Nov. 4 Municipal Election including dates and Information. Local elections are managed by the Lexington County Registration and Election Office. Final day to register is Oct. 5 and early and absentee voting begins on Oct. 20 and ends on Oct. […]
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3 in Lexington County face drug, gun charges after deputies act on community tip
A community tip led investigators with the Lexington County Multiagency Narcotics Enforcement Team to Charleston Highway. “A tip came in that Sammie Green (pictured left) was going to be in the area on Sept. 16 with a large amount of methamphetamine,” Lexington County Jay Koon said. “With help from Cayce […]
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2 men arrested in Lexington County on drug trafficking charges
Two men accused of trafficking various drugs have been arrested after a narcotics investigation that began in July. Freddie English Jr. (pictured left), 32, is charged with one count of trafficking methamphetamine and one count of possession with intent to distribute marijuana, according to arrest warrants. Marvin Mavins, 39, is […]
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West Columbia celebrates Oktoberfest with music at Savage Craft Ale Works and German brew and food trucks at WECO Bottle and Biergarten, Parking info, too
The history of Oktoberfest goes back more than 200 years. It began in Munich, Germany, in 1810, as a five-day public royal wedding celebration. The event was so popular that it was repeated annually, and included carnival rides and beer tents. Oktoberfest is celebrated across the United States, especially in […]
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Former State Lawmaker Pleads Guilty to Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material
Robert John May, III, 38, of West Columbia, has pleaded guilty to five counts of distributing child sexual abuse material.* “The conduct May pleaded guilty to represents some of the most depraved and exploitative conduct we investigate,” said Bryan Stirling, U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina. “Our office […]
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Lexington County man charged in fentanyl-induced death after overdose
Lexington County narcotics agents have charged a man in connection with a fentanyl-induced death that happened after he sold drugs this summer out of his West Columbia home. Bradford Wayne Jovanelly, 46, is charged with fentanyl-induced homicide, according to an arrest warrant. “Based on the information agents gathered during their […]
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