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2 men charged with grand larceny in connection to Bush River Road trailer theft

Two men are accused of stealing a trailer from a neighbor’s home in Lexington County. Jason Wilson, a 41-year-old Lexington resident, was charged with grand larceny and Maynard Bartlett, a 37-year-old Columbia resident, was charged with grand larceny and receiving stolen goods, according to arrest warrants. “After receiving a call […]

23-year-old West Columbia man killed in motorcycle accident, Lexington County Coroner identifies victim

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in motorcycle accident in the 2700 block of Emmanuel Church Road, West Columbia (in Lexington County) shortly after 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26. According to Fisher, Mr. Christian Michael Turner, 23, of West Columbia was traveling southbound on […]

Cayce singer, song writer, Ken McMurray, loves music and he keeps going after it

Cayce singer and songwriter Ken McMurray has not hit it big, but that won’t stop him. “I love playing music and I love writing songs,” McMurray said. He has been at it for more than 20 years and he’s still going strong. McMurray will play The Taylor Boys 17th Annual […]

Two men accused of stealing cars, all-terrain vehicles, from businesses in Lexington County

Two Columbia men are accused of stealing cars and all-terrain vehicles from Augusta Road businesses in Lexington County. Ernest Michael Bell, 47, and Zannie Rashod Phillips, 29, are charged with grand larceny, second-degree burglary and criminal conspiracy, according to arrest warrants. “After reviewing security cam video, property crimes investigators concluded […]

Brookland-Cayce science teacher Elizabeth McShane passes away

Brookland-Cayce High School science teacher Elizabeth McShane passed away late last week. Brookland-Cayce sent an email Monday afternoon informing students and parents of McShane’s passing. A copy of the letter is posted below: Dear Brookland-Cayce Families: It is with a heavy heart that we mourn the passing of a member […]

Black Rooster Owner Kristian Niemi receives Lifetime Achievement Award, inducted into Hall of Fame

Kristian Niemi, owner of Black Rooster in West Columbia’s Brookland development, has been chosen for the Lifetime Achievement Award by the SC Restaurant and Lodging Association. He was also inducted into the Columbia Restaurant Hall of Fame at the annual Columbia Restaurant Hall of Fame and Benefit Dinner on Nov. […]

Lexington 2 to implement use of metal detectors at arena and stadium events

As part of Lexington Two’s commitment to the safety of students, families, employees, and community members, the district will implement regular use of metal detectors to screen spectators at arena and stadium events beginning on Monday, November 28. All event attendees will be asked to follow instructions of the security […]

Cayce Police investigate motorcycle crash in which a man died in Lexington County

The Cayce Police Department, along with the SC Highway Patrol, the West Columbia Police Department, and the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, were on the scene of an accident involving a motorcycle and vehicle, Saturday night. At approximately 8:03 p.m., the vehicle was leaving the parking lot of the Three Fountains […]

Gamecocks defeat Clemson to end Tigers’ streak

South Carolina beat Clemson, 31-30, Saturday. It was the Gamecocks’ first win over the No. 8, Tigers since 2013. Clemson led 14-0 at one point, but USC battled back and took the lead in the fourth quarter, then held it. It was Clemson’s first home loss in 40 games, dating […]