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Funeral Service for Unclaimed Veteran Donald Sealey is Friday at Ft. Jackson National Cemetery

The Lexington County Coroner’s Office has announced that the funeral service for Mr. Donald R. Sealey has been scheduled. Mr. Sealey’s funeral, with military honors, will take place at 11 a.m., Friday, at Fort Jackson National Cemetery. Mr. Steve Goulet of American Legion Post 193, has been instrumental in the […]

Woods fire causes smokey conditions in the Red Bank area of Lexington County

Lexington County administrators reported a multi-acre woods fire at the intersection of Platt Springs Road and South Lake Drive in the Red Bank area, after 9 a.m. Thursday. The fire was causing smoke on the road. The report stated that “Stumps and other material in the burned area will continue […]

Tartan Day South and John Banks touted for success at the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Breakfast

Tartan Day South and Director John Banks were recognized by the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce. The presentation was conducted at the Chamber’s monthly Business Breakfast, Tuesday. It was held at the Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School in West Columbia. This year, its tenth year, Tartan Day South attracted […]

Brookland-Cayce Boys Soccer Champions, finish undefeated in Region 5

The Brookland-Cayce Boys Soccer Team finished undefeated in Region 5-3A. The defending Class 3A 2021 champions also won the Region 5-3A title for 2022. The Bearcats defeated Swansea, 10-0, Tuesday night and posted a 10-0 record versus Region 5 opponents. The Bearcats will play the last regular season match at […]

Rhythm on the River concerts are back with The Sensational Epics, Saturday

Rhythm on the River , presented by the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce, is back. The concerts are from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater. Bring a chair, bring a blanket, or you can find a seat in the Amphitheater as the […]

Traffic was closed in Lexington Wednesday afternoon so 2 trucks could be rerouted

The Lexington Police Department issued a “Traffic Alert” Wednesday afternoon because two “Wide-Load” semi-trucks and trailers needed to be rerouted back to the interstate. All traffic in downtown Lexington was stopped while the trucks came through town.Police thanked everyone for their patience and officers quickly worked to reopen downtown. (LPD […]

No one injured in SUV rollover in Lexington

First responders were on scene of a vehicle rollover on North Lake Drive (SC-6) near Old Cherokee Road, Tuesday. The crash resulted in the closing of a lane. According to Lexington Police, the rollover was caused by a driver failing to yield the right of way during a lane change. […]

Joe Yawn, Dr. Jim Estes and Dr. Edward Davis honored at the Airport High School Educator Hall of Fame and Distinguished Alumni Gala

Three people with ties to Airport High School were honored Tuesday at the 2022 Educator Hall of Fame and Distinguished Alumni Gala. The annual event is presented by the Airport High School Educational Foundation. A reception was held at the high school. This year’s educator inductee is Joe Yawn, who […]

Party preceded the shooting death of Cayce Police Officer Drew Barr

“Drew was murdered,” said Cayce Police Chief Chris Cowan. Cowan held a press conference Tuesday afternoon to give more details into the shooting death of Cayce Police Officer Drew Barr. Barr was killed around 3 am. Sunday responding to a domestic disturbance, man-with-a-gun, call at 118 Rossmoore Dr. in Cayce. […]

Autopsy scheduled for Austin Leigh Henderson, who shot Cayce Police Officer Drew Barr

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who is responsible for the shooting death of Cayce Police Officer Drew Barr early Sunday morning at a home in the 100 block of Rossmore Drive in Cayce. Fisher stated that the shooter is identified as Austin Leigh Henderson 36, of […]