Freezing rain a possibility for Cayce, West Columbia on Sunday
A Winter Storm Watch for Sunday has been issued in an area that could include Lexington County. Heavy mixed – icy rain- precipitation is possible late Saturday night thru late Sunday night, according to the National Weather Service. Click for a link to the National Weather Service-Columbia NWS-Columbia latest forecast […]
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Plane crashes into Lake Murray
A small plane carrying two passengers crashed into Lake Murray after having engine trouble around 1:45 p.m., according to the LExington Sheriff’s Department. The crash happened near Taylor’s Cove Road in Gilbert. Neither passengers sustained any injuries. This is all the information available at this time. (Debi Lafayette photo)
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MLK holiday is a day to promote community service in West Columbia
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day will be observed on Monday, Jan. 17. It is the third Monday of January (in celebration of King’s Jan. 15, birthday.) In observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday, the City of West Columbia City Hall will be closed Monday (Jan. 17.) The […]
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COVID causes cancellation of WeCo River District Meeting, Tall Oaks Boutique ribbon cutting postponed
Out of an abundance of caution due to the uptick of COVID cases, the WeCo River District Board of Directors have voted to postpone the WeCo River District’s January Members Meeting. The Tall Oaks Boutique ribbon cutting/happy hour scheduled for Thursday has also been postponed to a later time A […]
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Several railroad crossings in Lexington closed for maintenance, detours requested
The Lexington Police Department was notified Wednesday morning by the Norfolk Southern Corp. that the railroad company has immediately closed several railroad crossings in the Town of Lexington for railway maintenance. The LPD is moving quickly to try to spread the word on since it will likely impact drivers in the […]
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Lexington Medical Center reporting a surge in COVID cases
Lexington Medical Center is reporting a surge in COVID-19 cases. There were 98 hospitalized with COVID listed as the cause, Tuesday and 21 in ICU with it, according to LMC. The hospital is urging the use of masks and maintaining social distance when possible. It has also published a link […]
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Man has not been seen since Sunday, Lexington Police looking for him
The Lexington Police Department is looking for Marcus James Miller, age 47 of Lexington. A police report said he left home and may be experiencing mental health issues that include hallucinations. Marcus Miller was last seen on Sunday, Sunday, at 1:30 a.m. on Duffie Drive in Lexington.
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Columbia Fireflies to hold job fair to fill about 300 seasonal part-time jobs
The Columbia Fireflies will hold a job fair to fill about 300 seasonal part-time jobs for the upcoming season. The job fair is planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 22, at Segra Park in Columbia. The positions available are i: ballpark operations, food and beverage, ticketing, […]
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Richard Lundy, Championship Brookland-Cayce Softball Coach has died
Richard Lundy, legendary Brookland-Cayce softball coach has died. He passed away Saturday, Jan. 8.He led Brookland-Cayce softball to four state championships during his long tenure at the school. He is a member of the BC Athletic Hall of Fame. He was the BC softball coach from 1989 until 2011. Lundy […]
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Dominion’s Lake Murray Dam sirens test is Tuesday
Don’t be alarmed if you hear an alarm, Tuesday. Dominion Energy will conduct its annual test of the Lake Murray Dam alert Tuesday at noon.The siren tests are part of Dominion’s plan to monitor and maintain the dam. The sirens will sound for approximately three minutes. The siren system includes […]
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