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Cayce City Council Appoints James Smith as new City Attorney

(City of Cayce Press Release) – James Smith, an attorney with more than three decades of experience, brings his legal skill, public‐sector experience, and proven leadership to the City of Cayce. As the council-appointed City Attorney, Smith has managed the full range of civil, business, real estate, land use, construction, […]

South Congaree Christmas Tree Lighting is Friday, Christmas Parade is Saturday, Dec. 13, at 10 a.m.

The South Congaree Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is Friday, Dec. 5. It will feature live music, food trucks, Coffee and Hot Chocolate, Christmas Carols, and a visit from Santa Claus. The South Congaree Christmas Parade is at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 13, on Main Street, South Congaree. Bring your family […]

Irmo Fire responds to a car fire in the parking lot at Bower Parkway, Tuesday afternoon

Irmo Fire District crews responded to a vehicle fire in a parking lot off Bower Parkway Tuesday afternoon. (Click here to see the video) The car was considered a total loss, according to the Irmo Fire District. Crews closed one of the entrances to the parking lot while hot spots […]

Cayce Mayor Elise Partin receives Leadership Award from Women in Municipal Government

Cayce Mayor Elise Partin received the 2025 Leadership Award from the Women in Municipal Government in November. More than 250 women attended the WIMG luncheon where the award was presented. The National League of Cities 2025 City Summit was held in Salt Lake City, UT. The summit consisted of work […]

Lexington County Coroner identifies teen who died in a vehicle accident, late Saturday night

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a single-vehicle accident in the 100 block of Stone Road in the Batesburg area of Lexington County on Saturday, at approximately 11:05 p.m. According to Fisher, Mr. Eduardo Yair Aguirre, 19, of Batesburg was the passenger in a […]

Former Brookland Cayce QB Reed Charpia named South Atlantic Conference Offensive Player of the Year, leads Newberry to Conference Championship, Playoff Wins

Newberry Quarterback Reed Charpia has been named 2025 South Atlantic Conference Offensive Player of the Year. He is a Graduate Student at Newberry. Charpia is a Brookland-Cayce High School graduate. He is also one of 36 players nominated for the prestigious Harlon Hill Trophy annually awarded to the top player […]

1 person killed in a Lexington County vehicle crash, late Saturday night

One person was killed in a Lexington County vehicle crash late Saturday night. The crash happened just after 11 p.m. on Stone Road near Batesburg-Leesville, according to Master Trooper of Davidson of the SC Highway Patrol. The fatality was the result of a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado heading south when it […]

Sunset Boulevard crash results in blocked lanes Friday evening in Lexington

An outbound lane and one inbound lane were blocked Friday evening in Lexington, due to a collision in the 5400 block of Sunset Boulevard (in front of Waffle House.) Emergency personnel were on the scene assisting with traffic direction.All lanes in the 5400 block of Sunset Boulevard were opened after […]

Town of Pine Ridge Tree Lighting is Dec. 6, at Pine Ridge Town Hall

We are less than two weeks away from our amazing tree lighting event. Make sure you mark your calendars and save the date. December 6th at 5:30 pm you are going to want to be at Pine Ridge Town Hall. Live Music, Performances by local school bands, local school chorus […]