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Driver failing to yield right of way results in a crash in Lexington

The Lexington Police Department reported a collision in the 4300 block of Sunset Blvd. (US-378) near Ginny Lane, Tuesday afternoon around 5. Several outbound lanes were closed closed. The wreck was caused by a driver failing to yield the right of way during a turn across lanes, according to the […]

Lexington Police respond to crash Tuesday morning on South Lake Drive

Lexington Police and EMS crews responded to a two-car collision on South Lake Drive (SC-6) near Railroad Avenue in Lexington, Tuesday morning. The crash caused congestion as tow services arrived to retrieve the vehicle from the wood line. By around 9:30 a.m. the area of the crash was cleared. The […]

Obituary: Rev. Dr. Lonnie Houston Shull, Jr.

Rev. Dr. Lonnie Houston Shull, Jr., husband for 64 years to Hazel Brickle Shull, entered his heavenly rest and reward on Sunday August 7, 2022. He passed away in his home in the steadfast care of his wife and family. The son of Lonnie Sr. and Roselle Timmons Shull was […]

Capt. Jason Merrill retires from the Cayce Police Department

Capt. Jason Merrill has retired from the Cayce Police Department. He served as a police officer with honor, commitment and pride for more than 20 years. Capt. Merrill will be sorely missed by the City of Cayce staff and the citizens he has served. Merrill had a retirement party in […]

Cayce Police get “K9 Hudson” Therapy Dog to help connect to the community

Cayce Police Department – South Carolina’s newest therapy dogs were introduced to the public, Monday. K9 Hudson was donated to the Cayce Police Department and K9 Leona, K9 Hudson’s sister, was donated to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. The dogs are part of an effort to connect with and serve […]

West Columbia Fish Market is now open at 529 N. 12th St., West Columbia

The West Columbia Fish Market opened at 529 N. 12th St. on Aug 1.Van Lee Butler Jr. is the owner. West Columbia Fish Market features fresh seafood from the ocean, including shrimp, flounder, whiting, and scallops and perch. Catfish, oysters and chicken quarters are also on the menu.

Penny tax for road improvement will be on November ballot in Lexington County

The Lexington County Council voted unanimously to approve the Capital Project Sales Tax Ordinance during their council meeting on Tuesday, July 26. The measure now moves to the General Elections’ ballot in November, where Lexington County voters will choose whether the Capital Project Sales Tax will be applied. If approved […]

Freeway Music open in Parkland Plaza in Cayce, Grand Opening is on Aug. 27

Freeway Music will hold its Grand Opening from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., on Saturday, Aug. 27, in Parkland Plaza in Cayce (841 State Street.) It’s beside Planet Fitness. The Freeway Music location in Cayce opened in April and it’s the sixth Freeway Music in the area. Ross Swinson is […]

Mota Crosslinking Business Academy names European Business Day award winners

By Ulises Chavez – Mota Crosslinking Business Academy celebrated the European Business Day Proclamation on July 28. During the celebrations of this multicultural event, the audience witnessed the readings of the European Business Day written by MCBA and proclaimed by SC Governor’s Office, City of Columbia respectively. Moreover, the ceremony […]

Meeting Street Artisan Market has new hours – 11 a.m. -’til 3 p.m. beginning Saturday

West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market has new hours with new activities for the kids and adults! Every Saturday, from 11 AM – 3 PM, and a NIGHT MARKET the 2nd Thursday of the month, from 4 PM – 8 PM, 425 Meeting Street, mark your calendars and follow us […]