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One Dead, One Injured in Early Morning House Fire in Lexington County

Lexington County, S.C. — One person died, and another was seriously injured in a house fire early Tuesday morning in the 100 block of Gillfield Court. At approximately 6 a.m., Lexington County Fire Service responded to reports of a structure fire, along with Irmo Fire District, Lexington County EMS, and […]

Boo at the Zoo opens this week, and check out all the West Columbia Halloween Trunk-R-Treat and Fall Fest activities

Halloween will be here before you know it. The origins of Halloween date back 2,000 years to an ancient Celtic festival, according to the History Channel. In the middle ages, people began practicing a tradition of dressing up as ghosts, going door-to-door to receive treats. Over the years, Halloween has […]

The Dales, in Springdale, is closing due to liquor liability insurance issues, according to post

The Dales Biergarten & Bottle Shoppe, at 3150 Platt Springs Road in Springdale will be closing due to liquor liability insurance issues. Below is a post from Facebook . It was announced Sunday afternoon. Important Announcement from The Dales It’s with heavy hearts that we share this news: due to […]

Lexington County Coroner identifies pedestrian who died after being hit, Friday night

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has positively identified the person who died in a vehicle vs pedestrian accident at the intersection of Mountain Drive and Chapin Road in the Chapin area of Lexington County on Friday, at approximately 9:35 PM. According to Coroner Fisher, Ms. Tonya Mayers Bowers, 59, of […]

3 people escape fire with minor injuries, after Irmo Fire District responds

At 4:30 Saturday afternoon Irmo Fire District units were dispatched to a residential structure fire in the 100 block of Laurel Branch Way. First arriving crews found heavy fire throughout the house and the attic. With help from Lexington County Fire Service and Columbia Fire Department (SC) the fire was brought under […]

Cayce City Councilman Hunter Sox gets strong support at re-election rally

Press Release – 10-10-25 – County and municipal leaders came out Thursday evening in a show of support for District Three Cayce City Councilman Hunter Sox, who is running for re-election. Lexington County Council Members Todd Cullum, and Todd Cockrell were in attendance at The Landing Event Center rally. Springdale Mayor Juston […]

SCAG Alan Wilson opens Campaign Headquarters for gubernatorial run, in West Columbia

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has opened a Campaign Headquarters for his gubernatorial run on Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia. The formal opening of the office, at 1225 Sunset Boulevard, was held Tuesday night. US Rep. Joe Wilson, the AG’s father, was at the Campaign office opening.