Scene at Augusta Road and 12th Street in West Columbia, Monday after crash that killed 2
Crews from the SC Department of Transportation were onsite, working to restore power to traffic lights at Augusta Road and 12th Street in West Columbia, Monday morning. A fatal crash between a tractor-trailer and a vehicle late Sunday night resulted in the closing of the intersection. West Columbia Police were […]
Read More >>Motorcycle rider dies after hitting a deer in Lexington County Sunday night
A motorcycle rider hit a deer in a Lexington County Sunday night, according to Master Trooper David Jones of the SC Highway Patrol. The rider on the motorcycle was killed in the collision that took place around 10:30 p.m. on S.C. 6. Jones said a 2002 Harley-Davidson was traveling east […]
Read More >>2 killed in West Columbia crash on Augusta Road at 12th Street
Sunday night at approximately 11:30 a tractor-trailer collided with a vehicle on Augusta Road at 12th Street in West Columbia, according to the West Columbia Police Department. The crash resulted in two fatalities. The WCPD is investigating the collision. At 7:30 a.m. Monday, the WCPD reported all lanes going east […]
Read More >>Lexington County man accused of shooting and killing his stepson
Lexington County deputies have arrested a man accused of shooting his stepson Sunday afternoon. The shooting victim has been identified as 52-year-old Brian Garris, according to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher. Carl Sims, 71, will be charged with murder in the shooting death, according to Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon. […]
Read More >>Former West Columbia Mayor Bobby Horton will run for open West Columbia City Council seat
By Wilson Ward/Terry Ward – Former West Columbia Mayor Bobby Horton said he will run for an open West Columbia City Council seat. The Dist. 3 seat is open now after the August resignation of Councilwoman Casey Hallman. With the boundaries for the district of West Columbia City Council redrawn, […]
Read More >>West Columbia Police and Fire work collision at Meeting Street and Sunset Boulevard
Units from the West Columbia Police Department and the West Columbia Fire Department were on the scene of a crash Sunday evening. The collision took place at the intersection of Meeting Street and Sunset Boulevard around 6 p.m.
Read More >>Airport and Gray get high football wins Friday night
Airport defeated Fox Creek by a score of 22-20, Friday night and Gray Collegiate beat Eau Claire, 57 – 0.
Read More >>Brookland-Cayce defeats Chapin
Brookland-Cayce, Region 5, 3A, defeated 5A Chapin by a score of 33-21, Friday night at Fort Knox. BC had the ball 5 times in the first half and score 4 times to lead 26-6 at halftime. Quarterback Naahzeikial Mays on 18 carries had 212 yards and 3 TDs Deshawn Washington had 88 […]
Read More >>Lexington Two School District’s Performing Arts Center beginning to take shape
Work continues on the Lexington Two School District’s Performing Arts Center and District Office (L2PAC for short.) It’s on Platt Springs Road in Springdale. The $60 million, state-of-the-art venue will offer a space for performances, special events, and district-wide occasions for all schools to use. It will include a two-level […]
Read More >>Lexington County woman charged with stabbing her neighbor
A Lexington County woman is accused of stabbing her neighbor at the victim’s home Monday night. Brenda Sue Jeffcoat, 60, is charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “Deputies responded to a home on Doe Trail Court shortly before 11 […]
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