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City of Cayce to close parks, Riverwalk and Timmerman Trail on Wednesday at noon with rain, high winds and possible flooding expected

The City of Cayce plans to CLOSE all City parks, the Riverwalk and Timmerman Trail on Wednesday, August 30 at NOON because of the threat from Tropical Storm Idalia. The current models from the NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center predict that Idalia will weaken into a Tropical Storm Wednesday, with […]

SC Gov. Henry McMaster Declares State of Emergency for South Carolina in Order Issued in preparation for Hurricane Idalia

Governor Henry McMaster on Tuesday issued Executive Order 2023-29, declaring a State of Emergency in preparation for the potential effects from Hurricane Idalia, and asks South Carolinians to monitor local forecasts and to begin taking proper precautions. The governor’s order directs the South Carolina Emergency Management Division to coordinate with all relevant state […]

City of West Columbia parks closing Wednesday with the threat of Hurricane Idalia

Due to the threat of inclement weather from Hurricane Idalia, including high winds and loose debris, the City of West Columbia will implement the following closures: Parks All parks will be closed beginning Wednesday. B Avenue Ball Park Bark West Dog Park Carraway Park at the Riverwalk Douglas Reeves Community […]

Lexington 2 schools open only half-day on Wednesday, with 2-hour delayed start on Thursday, due to Idalia weather forecasts

Lexington Two schools and offices will be open a half-day on Wednesday, August 30, already a planned early release day, and will have a two-hour delayed start on Thursday, August 31, due to inclement weather forecasts associated with Idalia. Wednesday’s early release times are 11:30am for elementary schools, 12:30pm for […]

Man sentenced to 30 years for murder at West Columbia apartment complex

Stabbing at Oak Tree Apartments in West Columbia lands man in prison for 30 Years Randy Eugene Self, age 67, was convicted last week Thursday, August 24, by a Lexington County jury for the Murder of Steven Stelloh (photographed below), age 38. Chief Administrative Judge Walton J. McLeod, IV, presided […]

Expect heavy rains and flooding in parts of Lexington County as Hurricane Idalia approaches

Tropical Storm Idalia is forecast to grow into a hurricane, but return to a strong tropical storm, by the time it reaches Lexington County late Wednesday and Thursday, according to the National Weather Service – Columbia. The primary concern for the area that includes Lexington County is the threat of […]

Cayce-West Columbia Chamber sponsors Ribbon Cutting for Precision Tune Auto Care in West Columbia

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber sponsored a ribbon Cutting for Precision Tune Auto Care. The new Precision Tune is at 2817 Augusta Hwy. in West Columbia. It’s beside the Lowe’s hardware store.

Car runs into the front of CVS in Irmo

The CVS drug store at 1008 Lake Murray Boulevard will be closed, until further notice, according to the Irmo Police Department, The building sustained structural damage after being struck by a car, Monday afternoon. The Irmo Police report said there were no serious injuries resulting from the crash.

Augusta Road at Stoneridge Drive in Lexington was closed Monday morning after crash

TRAFFIC UPDATE – All inbound lanes and one outbound lane of Augusta Road/US-1 have reopened after a three-vehicle collision with injuries. The wreck was caused, police said, by a driver failing to yield the right of way when turning onto Augusta Road from Stoneridge Drive. The at-fault driver in the […]