Former State Lawmaker Pleads Guilty to Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material
Robert John May, III, 38, of West Columbia, has pleaded guilty to five counts of distributing child sexual abuse material.* “The conduct May pleaded guilty to represents some of the most depraved and exploitative conduct we investigate,” said Bryan Stirling, U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina. “Our office […]
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Lexington County man charged in fentanyl-induced death after overdose
Lexington County narcotics agents have charged a man in connection with a fentanyl-induced death that happened after he sold drugs this summer out of his West Columbia home. Bradford Wayne Jovanelly, 46, is charged with fentanyl-induced homicide, according to an arrest warrant. “Based on the information agents gathered during their […]
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Ultimate Long Drive World Championship begins Wednesday at Par Tee Golf Center
The Ultimate Long Drive World Championship begins on Wednesday at Par Tee Golf Center. The competition attracts long-drive competitors from all around the world. Brandon Griffin of Par Tee said participants come from South Africa; Japan; Canada; England; Germany; and more countries. Cayce Mayor Elise Partin said she is glad […]
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Cayce Fall Fest: Gone Country, is this Saturday, Oct. 4, with live music, kid’s area, and vendors
The 2025 Cayce Fall Fest: Gone Country! The popular live music festival has gone country. It’s Saturday Oct. 4, from noon – 6 pm! The live music and family-fun will take place at Cayce’s Granby Gardens Park, located at 1800 12th Street. Join in on the fun with live country music, food vendors, arts […]
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Brookland-Cayce students named National Merit Scholarship finalist, and National Merit Commended Scholar
A Brookland-Cayce High School student has been named a semifinalist in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program, a prestigious recognition of some of the nation’s top academically talented high school seniors. Aimee Lam received the recognition by being in the top 1% of students nationwide who took the Preliminary SAT/National […]
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Lexington County Coroner identifies man who died in late Saturday night crash
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the man who died in a Lexington County crash on Saturday night. The crash took place around 11:30 p.m. on Old Orangeburg Road near Chestnut Street, said Cpl. Nick Pye with the South Carolina Highway Patrol said. He said a 2001 Ford sedan […]
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Lexington Two’s STAR Family Partnership/Early Childhood recognized with the Growing Strong District Distinction Award
Lexington Two’s STAR Family Partnership/Early Childhood program has been recognized with the statewide Growing Strong District Distinction Award from the South Carolina Partnerships for Inclusion, highlighting the district’s efforts to get young children and their families off to strong educational starts by implementing evidence-based early childhood practices. The award citation […]
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South Congaree Police Chief Steven Jonas has retired
The Town of South Congaree announced Friday that Police Chief Steven Jonas has retired. Chief Jonas came to work for the Town of South Congaree in August 2002. He was appointed Police Chief in August of 2024. Jonas served in the United States Marine Corps from 1991 to 1996. H […]
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City of West Columbia’s Recycling Day is Saturday, Oct. 25
The City of West Columbia’s Recycling Day is from 9 a.m. until noon, on Saturday, Oct. 25 at West Columbia City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street.Got a new TV and need to get rid of your broken one? Do you have some old paint cans lying around? Bring your unwanted […]
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Lexington County Woman Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Brittany Nicole Marie Tomberlin (age 30), of Gaston, on one charge connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department made the arrest. Investigators with the Attorney General’s […]
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