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Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center Receives Workforce Development Grant from United Way and Women in Philanthropy

United Way of the Midlands is pleased to announce a 2025–2026 Impact Grant award of $31,745 to Brookland Center for Community Economic Change, doing business as Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center (BLEC). This investment was made through United Way of the Midlands in partnership with the Women in Philanthropy (WIP) organization, whose […]

Funeral services held, Friday, for former Cayce Public Safety Chief “AG” Dantzler

Funeral services for retired Cayce Public Safety Chief Arthur Gramling “AG” Dantzler, 87, were held Friday at Trinity Baptist Church. Burial followed at Southland Memorial Gardens. The service was attended by law enforcement and fire personnel who were recognized as honorary pall bearers. (Tim James photos)

City of West Columbia Launches $15 Million Infrastructure Project to Revitalize Mill Village and Alexander Road

The City of West Columbia is beginning a $15 million overhaul of the Mill Village neighborhood and Alexander Road. This comprehensive project is designed to modernize the area’s utility networks, reduce the risk of severe flooding, and improve overall safety and mobility for residents and visitors. The initiative is fueled […]

Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is asking for help to find man wanted for burglary and other charges

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is asking for help to find Frederick Michael Nerini. He’s wanted on multiple charges including four burglary charges, possession of stolen goods and criminal conspiracy. He’s likely in the Gilbert area, according to the sheriff’s department. You can anonymously share tips on Nerini’s whereabouts when […]

SCDOT video explains improvements to Augusta Road in West Columbia

US 1 (Augusta Road) in West Columbia is seeing safety-focused improvements, including new turn lanes and concrete medians, identified through an SCDOT Road Safety Assessment.These targeted upgrades will improve traffic flow, reduce the risk of serious or fatal crashes, and enhance safety for pedestrians. Click on the video link below […]

Spring registration is open for Cayce-West Columbia Diamond Youth Baseball

Are you ready for some Cayce West Columbia Diamond Youth Baseball? Get Signed up at www.cwcbaseball.com Spring registration is open for Cayce-West Columbia Diamond Youth Baseball. Age 3-to12 for T-Ball; Rookie Ball; Coaches Pitch; Minors; O’Zone. Practice beings in February. all games held on weekdays. League provides hat and shirt.Players […]

Former S.C. Lawmaker Sentenced to Federal Prison for Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Robert John “RJ” May, III, 39, of West Columbia, has been sentenced to more than 17 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing child sexual abuse material. Evidence obtained in the investigation revealed that in May 2024 the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department received a cyber tip […]

Lexington man dies after being hit on Platt Springs Road, early Tuesday, Coroner identifies

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a vehicle vs. pedestrian accident in the 5400 block of Platt Springs Road in the Lexington area of Lexington County onTuesday, at approximately 6:45 a.m. According to Fisher, Mr. Russell Keith Coufal, 73, of Lexington, was crossing Platt […]

Former S.C. Lawmaker to be Sentenced for Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Robert John May III is scheduled to be sentenced Jan. 13 before U.S. District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie. May pleaded guilty to five counts of distributing child sexual abuse material. U.S. Attorney Bryan Stirling and Homeland Security Investigations Acting Special Agent in Charge Kyle Burns will host a […]