Crash involving several vehicles in Lexington caused by a driver fleeing from Irmo Police

Lexington Police reported a collision, Saturday, involving multiple vehicles at the intersection of North Lake Drive (SC-6) at Old Cherokee Road. The crash caused several lanes to be closed. All lanes reopened after about an hour. The crash was caused by a driver who fled from a traffic stop initiated […]

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Large police presence at the corner of Meeting and 12th streets in West Columbia, Saturday night

A Facebook post reported a “LARGE West Columbia Police presence at Bojangles in Triangle City West Columbia.” Link to FB postThe poster said at least 6 possible gun shots, maybe 7, were heard before the WCPD arrived.There were 8 police cars present.

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Driver fails to yield the right of way results in a collision in Lexington, Friday afternoon

 A vehicle crash on Sunset Blvd (US-378) near I-20 in Lexington resulted in an outbound and inbound lane closing around 12:50 p.m. on Friday, according to Lexington Police. The collision was caused by a driver who failed to yield the right of way while turning onto Sunset Blvd. from a business […]

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West Columbia man dies in single-vehicle crash on Charleston Highway

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a single-vehicle accident in the 2500 block of Charleston Highway in West Columbia on Friday (Dec. 27.) According to Fisher, Mr. Terry Wainwright Mitchell Jr., 48, of West Columbia was travelling southbound on Charleston Highway when he left […]

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Take your Christmas tree to Lexington County Recycling Centers for composting

If you would like to ensure your tree and natural wood items are composted, take them to any of the 6 Lexington County Collection and Recycling Centers that accept CLEAN WOOD listed below. (*Note- not allcenters accept clean wood waste) Please do the following : Remove all decor (Including all: […]

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Cayce-West Columbia Chamber announces the winners of the Parade of Lights Coloring contest

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber announced the winners of the Holiday Parade of Lights Coloring contest: 1st: Vanessa Merryman 2nd: Arianna 3rd: Nicole Strickland Palmetto Pride: Bryan Perales Most Colorful: J’aire Masm The winners won prizes for their effort.

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Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center will distribute fresh produce boxes for families in need on Friday, Dec. 27

The Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center – BLEC will distribute fresh produce boxes for individuals and families in need on Friday, Dec. 27. Additional services will include senior supplemental boxes and diabetic boxes. Next date: Friday, December 27, 2024 9 AM – 12 PM 1218 Batchelor St

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4-year-old dies after being shot on Christmas Eve on Harbison Boulevard

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the identity of a child who was shot inside of a vehicle in the 200 block of Harbison Blvd in the Columbia area of Lexington County on Tuesday, Christmas Eve. Fisher states that Mr. Jah’el E. Walker, 4, of Columbia sustained a gunshot […]

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Man, age 73, identified as victim of fatal two-vehicle accident on Fish Hatchery Road in Lexington County

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a two-vehicle accident in the 3400 block of Fish Hatchery Road in the Gaston area of Lexington County at approximately 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Christmas Eve. According to Fisher, Mr. William Frederick Orris, 73, of Gaston was traveling […]

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Cayce-West Columbia Christmas Parade Unit Winners: Airport Marching Band; ABATE of SC; Tiger Energy Arts Academy; Logan Elementary Leopard Steel Drum Band; Landscaping and Beyond; WeCo Rooter; Julie Baldwin Salon

The 2024 Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Holiday Parade of Lights Presented by Lexington Medical Center was held on Dec. 14. Several units were judged as best in specific categories. Judges: Keven Cohen of 100.7 The Point Mike Dawkins of Lexington Medical Center Mayor Cindy Campbell of Town of South […]

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