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Lexington County Sheriff’s deputies catch thief who stole a meat products truck in Red Bank, according to Facebook posts

Facebook lit up with photos and reports of a chase in progress in Red Bank, Friday. Click for link to post Barry Lyle posted: “The craziest things seem to happen at the Red Bank Walmart. Was getting groceries loaded in my car and then all of a sudden two Lexington […]

West Columbia Police Officers’ Foundation honors Brandon Miller as Officer of the Year – Annie DiNovo and Tazaray Gunter honored too

The West Columbia Police Officers’ Foundation held its annual Police Banquet- celebrating the many achievements of the brave men and women who proudly serve, Thursday night. West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles spoke at the event and Police Chief Marion Boyce handed out awards. Brandon Miller was named Officer of the […]

2nd Annual Taylor Watford Foundation Run/Walk for Hope is May 20 – Registration, Sponsorship Information

The 2nd annual Taylor Watford Foundation Run/Walk for Hope is at 8 a.m. on May 20. Sponsorships are available. The race starts on 7th Street behind Brookland-Cayce High School and the course includes the beautiful Avenues of Cayce. Race Day registration begins at 7:15 a.m. Register at strictlyrunning.com

Road temporarily closed after 3-vehicle crash in Lexington, Thursday afternoon

There was a crash before 5 p.m., Thursday in the 100 block of US 378 in Lexington. Lexington Police reported that one inbound lane and one outbound lane were temporarily blocked due to a three vehicle collision. The site was cleared from the road. All lanes were reponed open. The […]

Busbee Creative Arts Academy Girls Volleyball team honored by Cayce City Council

Cayce Council honored the Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy Girls Volleyball team, Wednesday at the council meeting. The team led council in the pledge tonight. the team is the 2022 Eastern Division Champs. Under their Coach, Lt. McCord from the City of Cayce Police Department, the team had only […]

Anticipation is High for Sponsors and Participants of Kinetic Derby Day on April 22 – REGISTER NOW!

The 4th Annual Kinetic Derby Day is just around the corner, on Saturday, April 22. The streets of West Columbia will be filled with thousands of people coming together at State and Meeting. It attracts the very young and the seasoned members of our community, along with everyone in between. The event features art, soapbox […]

52 middle school students selected to Lexington 2 Honors Orchestra

Fifty-two Lexington Two middle school students have been selected to the Lexington Two Honors Orchestra. The district-wide Honors Orchestra, in its first year, participated in a clinic earlier this month, working with orchestra clinician Brent Wilson, who served as Richland 2’s orchestra director for more than 30 years. Wilson has […]

Riverbank Elementary’s students treated to a performance this by Benedict College Pep Band

Riverbank Elementary’s students were treated to a performance this week by the Benedict College Pep Band. The musicians who are members of Benedict College’s award-winning bands make appearances around the state and nation, and this week’s event with the Pep Band was one of Riverbank Elementary’s activities celebrating Black History […]

Murphy USA gas station being built at the corner of Airport Boulevard and Boston Avenue – Now Hiring

The buildings of Beacon Hill Block at Airport Boulevard and Boston Avenue have ben demolished and a new Murphy USA gas station is being built at the location. The store is hiring. Beacon Hill Block shopping center once was the site of a Lizard’s Thicket restaurant and several other storefronts […]