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Traffic pattern altered in Lexington Tuesday afternoon by crash

The southbound lanes of North Lake Drive (SC-6) near Columbia Avenue (US-378) were affected Tuesday, just before 5.p.m Tuesday. Emergency personnel were on the scene of a collision. Police asked drivers to seek an alternate route until the road reopens.

Man is hit and killed while riding bike, Lexington County Coroner identifies

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the bicyclist who died after being struck by vehicle at approximately 6 a.m, Tuesday, in the 600 block of Mack Street in Gaston. According to Fisher, Mr. Larry Gene Davis Jr., 37, of Gaston was riding his bicycle in the southbound lane when […]

Fire at the former Knight’s Inn in Cayce treated as suspicious

The Cayce Fire Department responded to 1987 Airport Blvd, the former Knight’s Inn, for a reported structure fire at approximately 2:15 am, Tuesday. Cayce Fire Chief, Steven Bullard, stated, “There were no injuries reported and the cause of the fire is still under investigation. We are currently treating it as […]

Coroner identifies 2 people killed in crash at Augusta Rd. and 12th St. in West Columbia

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the two people who were killed in a multi-vehicle crash on September 18, 2022 at approximately 11:30 P.M. at the intersection of Augusta Road and 12th Street in the town of West Columbia in Lexington County. Coroner Margaret Fisher states that a two-vehicle […]

West Columbia September/October Newsletter is out with articles on West Columbia Fish Market, Breads and Such, and Breakfast at Ruiz

The City of West Columbia has released its latest newsletter. It includes a message from Mayor Tem Miles and members of the West Columbia City Council. Click for link to Newsletter The newsletter also includes articles about the new West Columbia Fish Market, Breads and Such bakery and Breakfast at […]

Filing date for West Columbia City Council Seat 3 is set, see which precincts are included

A Special Election for the City of West Columbia’s Council District Three seat will be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Any person wishing to vote in this election must register no later than Sunday, December 19, 2022. Voter registration by mail forms will be accepted if postmarked by Tuesday, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]