Republican John Lastinger wins the Special Election for Lexington County’s House seat 88
Republican John Lastinger won the special election for House seat 88, Tuesday. Unofficial results show Lastinger with 1,672 votes and Democrat challenger Chuck Hightower with 1010 votes. Lastinger, a pastor, won the GOP primary on Nov. 4. Hightower, an Army Veteran, had no primary challenger. Lastinger will fill the seat […]
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Public’s help requested to find missing man, last seen in Lexington
The Lexington Police Department and Chief Terrence Green are asking for the public’s help to find an individual who has not been seen in approximately two months. On Oct. 30, at 8 p.m., Mr. Elijah Hunter Kendrick Kirby was last seen at the Lexington County Detention Center, located at 521 […]
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Cayce City Councilman Byron Thomas selected as Chairman of the National League of Cities 2026 Small Cities Leadership Council
The City of Cayce is proud to announce that District 2 City Councilman, Byron Thomas, has been selected as the incoming Chair of the National League of Cities’ 2026 Small Cities Leadership Council. Councilman Thomas was selected to develop and guide programs among local elected officials from similar communities. The appointment was announced by NLC […]
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House District 88 Election in Lexington County is Tuesday (Dec. 23) Lastinger vs Hightower, Polls open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Precincts to vote in the special election for House Dist. 88 are open Tuesday (Dec. 23) from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.House District 88 covers the southern part of the Town of Lexington and includes the Red Bank, South Congaree-West Columbia area. Republican John Lastinger is facing Democrat Chuck Hightower. […]
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Lexington County Coroner releases name of victim of fatal head-on crash
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a two-vehicle accident in the 200 block of Muddy Springs Road in the Lexington area of Lexington County on Saturday, at approximately 12:55 p.m. According to Fisher, Mr. Michael Leon Rather, 62, of Lexington was traveling eastbound on […]
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Obituary for Gus Manos, flags flown at half-mast
Flags were flying at half-mast this weekend at the West Columbia City Hall and at Zesto in mourning for Gus Manos. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thompson Funeral Homes – Lexington on Dec. 19, 2025. Gus Pete Manos, a devoted husband, proud father and grandfather, respected public servant, veteran, and […]
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Elementary students shine at Saluda River’s Day of the Arts
Field days are a tradition at many schools, but Saluda River Academy for the Arts has created a new spin on it, in keeping with its arts magnet mission. Earlier this month the school held Day of the Arts, an arts-focused “field day,” with students spending the entire school day […]
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Community Partners Host Winter Wonderland at Cayce Elementary School
For anyone passing by Cayce Elementary School earlier this week, your eyes were not playing tricks on you. Yes, there was snow on the ground. On Wednesday, thanks to the generosity of several of the school’s community partners, Cayce Elementary’s 900-plus students were surprised with a Winter Wonderland when they […]
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Gus Manos, of Zesto, has passed away
Gus, owner of Zesto in Triangle City has passed away. News of the passing of Gus Manos began to trickle out in Facebook posts, Friday afternoon. He was 88-years-old. He was beloved and known for his community involvement and 7 decades at the restaurant. Pete Manos, his son, runs Zesto […]
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Former Red Lobster building in Cayce to be converted into medical offices, according to NAI Columbia
NAI Columbia issued a press release that lists commercial real estate transactions by its agents. The report for the month of November indicates that the former Red Lobster building at 1270 Knox Abbott Drive in Cayce, will become medical offices. The property was sold for $1.975 million. The Red Lobster […]
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