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2 men stabbed in a bar fight, according to Lexington Police, man arrested

A man who allegedly stabbed two men during a fight at a bar on Highway 378 West in the Town of Lexington on Friday has been arrested, according to Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green. At approximately 9 p.m., officers responded to the Twisted Root Bar and Grill, after it was […]

West Columbia mayor, city council share favorite Thanksgiving recipes

Thanksgiving is Nov. 25. It is a time for families to gather around the dinner table. Thanksgiving also makes us think of that special dish that we look forward to. This year, West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles and members of West Columbia City Council talked about their favorite Thanksgiving dishes. […]

Airport High Cheer Team finishes 3rd in State Finals, Gray and BC results, too

The Airport High School Competitive Cheer Team finished third at the S.C. High School League Class 4A finals, Saturday. AC Flora was first and Easley was second. The statewide competition was held at Colonial Life Arena. Brookland-Cayce and Gray Collegiate also participated at the Class 3A Final. Gray finished at […]

Online sexual predator operation results in arrests

A Florida man with ties to South Carolina is accused of sending sexually suggestive messages to law enforcement officers posing as minors on social media apps. Steven Leslie Wright (below left), 49, is charged with criminal solicitation of a minor, attempted dissemination of obscene material to a person under 18 […]

Gray Collegiate beats Abbeville, BC falls to Camden in 3rd round of football playoffs

Gray Collegiate defeated No. 1 Abbeville, 31-15 in the third round of the 2A Upper State finals. The game was played in Winnsboro at Fairfield Central High School. With the win, the War Eagles move on to the Class 2A Upper State final versus Newberry.Gray’s KZ Adams rushed for 322 […]

Man gets 8 years for crash that resulted in serious injury to Lexington County Sheriff’s deputy

From the 11th Circuit Solicitor’s Office – A Berkeley County man has been sentenced to 8 years in prison for a2019 traffic crash that resulted in serious injuries to a deputy with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. Circuit Court Judge R. Ferrell Cothran, Jr. imposed the sentence earlier this week […]

Studio 221 Interiors cuts the ribbon on Meeting Street in West Columbia

Studio 221 Interiors held a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Friday, at 536 Meeting St. in West Columbia. It was sponsored by The River District Merchants Association. Husband and wife, Brian and Kerri Hubbard, are the owners of Studio 221 Interiors. The new business is in The River District and Brain said the […]

The Modern Locksmith cuts the ribbon on Knox-Abbott Drive in Cayce

The Modern Locksmith held a ribbon-cutting ceremony, sponsored by the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce, Friday. It’s at 538 Knox-Abbott Drive. “We’re exited with our expansion into Cayce,” said Guy Caskey, one of the owners. The Modern Locksmith is a part of Irmo Lock Co. Caskey said Irmo Lock […]

UPDATED – Snapchat Claim of a man with a weapon at Northside Christian Academy results in lockdown and search

A social media hoax that happened Thursday afternoon resulted in the lockdown of a school and an extensive search by officers looking for an armed man who was said to be on campus, according to Chief Terrence Green of the Lexington Police Department. At 4:20 p.m., officers were dispatched to […]

Vella’s Restaurant and Tavern is an enduring landmark in Cayce

Vella’s Open Air Market was opened in Cayce 70 years ago by Pat Vella, former USC quarterback. Vella’s Restaurant and Tavern is still going strong. Walt Hallman bought Vella’s in 1999 and he has continued Pat Vella’s dream of a thriving restaurant in Cayce. His slogan for Vella’s is “Done […]