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Investigation underway into Lexington County Detention Center inmate death

A Lexington County Detention Center inmate died Friday after being taken to a hospital. The inmate has been identified as 25-year-old Morgan Daniel Kannaday of Gaston, according to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher. “State troopers arrested Mr. Kannaday June 29 due to traffic offenses, a DUI and a drug charge,” Lexington County […]

Lexington Police respond to fallen trees and power lines Saturday night

Roberts Street in Lexington was closed Saturday night due to fallen trees and fallen power lines at South Lake Drive and Roberts Street. Lexington Police also advised drivers to watch for standing water on Columbia Avenue and several secondary roads. Emergency personnel responded to standing water on streets throughout town. […]

Emergency crews respond to overturned vehicle on I-26 Friday night, no one injured

Dutch Fork Fire Rescue, Columbia Fire Department, with the help of the Irmo Fire District, on Friday Night responded to a motor vehicle accident with possible entrapment at I-26 Westbound, Mile Marker 99, at a spot known as the Ballentine Triangle.Upon arrival, crews found a vehicle overturned and resting in […]

Lexington Police work barricaded incident, Friday

Residents of Victorian Lakes MHP at 4801 Sunset Boulevard in Lexington were able to return to their homes after a brief barricaded incident with a man in a mental health crisis who was threatening self harm. Lexington Police responded. The LPD Crisis Negotiations Unit quickly arrived on scene and talked […]

Michael Conley, Cayce’s New City Manager issues letter outlining vision and goals

Michael Conley, Cayce’s New City Manager, has issued a letter outlining his vision and goals. Read it below: “As the new City Manager of Cayce, I am deeply honored to continue my service to this community that I have come to know and respect over the past several years. Having […]

Date for the return of the Gervais Street Bridge Dinner is announced

One of the Midlands’ most beloved events is returning this fall for an unforgettable evening of scenic views, culinary excellence, and community connection. The Gervais Street Bridge Dinner will be held on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 3 to 8 PM, transforming the iconic bridge into a stunning 1,200-seat supper […]

The Final Door in Cayce is the No. 1 Escape Room and it’s in The Business Spotlight

What is an escape room? You’re placed in a room, with a theme, and instructed to decipher clues and solve a series of puzzles, within a certain amount of time, to find the key to unlock the room. Lexie Fenske and her sister, Tracy, went to an escape room 10 […]

Taylor Watford Foundation presenting a series of Summer Safety Webinars, beginning Monday, July

The Taylor Watford Foundation and its community partners are presenting a series of Zoom Summer Safety Webinars. The first one is Monday July 14, from 6-7 p.m. The second is Monday July 21 from 6-7 pm. And the third is Monday July 28, from 6-7 pm. Topics range from news […]

Lexington Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Meth, Repeat Gun Charge

Curtis Hill, III, 36, of Columbia, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to drug conspiracy and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Evidence obtained in the investigation revealed that on three different occasions, Hill sold methamphetamine to confidential sources. […]

Driver injured after SUV runs under tractor-trailer on I-26 in Irmo – Emergency crews cut into vehicle to remove driver

Tuesday night, crews from the Irmo Fire District responded to a serious vehicle collision on I- 26 westbound at the 101 mile marker – the Broad River road exit by the car dealerships. An SUV traveling at the interstate speed limit ran into the rear of a semi truck that […]