SCDOT to permanently close the I-26, Bush River Road interchange and route drivers via Colonial Life Boulevard beginning Wed., Sept. 18
Starting Sept. 18, 2024, major updates will impact Bush River Rd access to and from I-26. Drivers will use the new Colonial Life Blvd interchange. Sept. 18: Closure of the I-26 EB off-ramp to Bush River Rd.Sept. 22: On-ramp closures at Bush River Rd. Phased Traffic Shift Scheduled as SCDOT […]
Read More >>Irmo Fire District crew responds to crash on the Lake Murray Dam, Thursday afternoon
Irmo Fire Crews District responded to a wreck with minor injuries on the Lake Murray Dam around 4:30 p.m., Thursday. One lane was blocked heading into Irmo. Delays on the dam were expected until at least 5:30 p.m.
Read More >>Lexington County Coroner identifies man who died in Fish Hatchery Road crash, Wednesday
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a single-vehicle accident in the 4000 block of Fish Hatchery Road in the Gaston area of Lexington County at approximately 4:25 p.m., Wednesday. According to Fisher, Mr. Johnnie Elmer Fulmer III, 66, of Gaston was traveling north on […]
Read More >>Gervais Street Bridge Dinner cancelled due in part to “inflationary pressures”
The organizers of the Gervais Street Bridge Dinner issued a press release Wednesday announcing that this year’s Gervais Street Bridge Dinner has been cancelled. The release is included below: It is with deep regret that we announce the cancellation of the highly anticipated 2024 Gervais Street Bridge Dinner, originally scheduled […]
Read More >>US Rep. Joe Wilson taken to the hospital
US Rep. Joe Wilson, of Springdale was taken to the hospital Tuesday night. He was being treated after he collapsed at an event in Washington. Later Tuesday night, Wilson’s office confirmed the news on X. “Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) was taken ill and is being evaluated at a local hospital […]
Read More >>Fall Rhythm on the River Concert Series returns to West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater on Oct. 4
The Fall Rhythm on the River Concert Series presented by the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber and Visitors Program will return from 6-8 p.m. on every Friday in October, beginning Oct. 4, at the West Columbia . More details are coming soon. When: Fridays in October (4th, 11th, 18th & 25th) […]
Read More >>Lexington County Man Sentenced to More than 16 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking
Reginald Travis Pearson, 40, of West Columbia, was sentenced to more than 16 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distribution of methamphetamine. Evidence presented to the court showed that between November 2022 and January 2023, Pearson distributed more than 900 grams of methamphetamine and 28 grams of cocaine to […]
Read More >>22-year-old shot and killed at Cayce apartment complex, Lexington County Coroner identifies, believed to be isolated incident, say police
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher ha released the identity of a man who was found shot inside of his vehicle in the 800 block of Alexander Road in the Cayce area of Lexington County on Monday. Fisher states that Mr. Jalen Latrell Allen, 22, of Columbia, was transported to an […]
Read More >>C-WC Chamber members take inaugural tube trip to the new Cayce Take-Out on the Congaree River, from West Columbia
Board members from the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce and Michael Mayo of Palmetto Outdoor took to the tubes, Monday. Some Chamber Board members rode Pedego Bikes from the put the West Columbia Riverwalk Put-In to the new Cayce Take-Out at Kelly Jones Park in the Riverland Park subdivision. The […]
Read More >>Cayce Police investigating a shooting at apartment complex
There was a shooting at Alight Apartments at 800 Alexander Road in Cayce, Monday. Police were asking the public to please avoid the area unless you are a resident. If you are a resident, please be prepared to show your ID to our officers. The shooting is believed to be […]
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