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8-year-old killed, Lexington County woman convicted of murder and gets 40 years

Linda Monette, 25, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for her role in the home invasion murder of Mason Hanahan, age 8,. The murder occurred in the early morning hours of May 14, 2019 in the Oak Grove community of Lexington County. The sentence was imposed on Friday, […]

Man charged with murder in connection to West Columbia woman’s death

From Cayce DPS – The Cayce Department of Public Safety has made an arrest in the death of Heather Renee Jordan, age 30. Her body was found in a home in the 1600 block of Northland Drive on Sunday. Cayce DPS officers arrested Kendall Lamont Moody and charged him with […]

USC’s Dawn Staley given Key to West Columbia at reception in her honor

USC Women’s Basketball Coach Dawn Staley said she has gained many new friends since moving to Congaree Park on West Columbia’s Riverwalk. “The people of West Columbia are great and I love living on the river,” Staley said. The City of West Columbia gave Staley the key to the city, […]

West Columbia woman found dead in Cayce, police are investigating

The Cayce Department of Public Safety is investigating the death of a female whose body was found in a home in the Northland Drive area in the early morning hours of Sunday. Northland Drive is off of 12th Street Extension. At this time there is no cause for concern of […]

Coroner releases identity of person found deceased at home in Cayce

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the identity of the person who was found deceased at a home located in the 1600 block of Northland Drive in Cayce on September 26, 2021 shortly after 1:00 PM. According to Fisher, Ms. Heather Renee Jordan, 30, of West Columbia was pronounced […]

Cayce Moose Lodge Car Show is Saturday

There will be a Car Show sponsored by the Cayce Moose Lodge, Saturday (Oct. 2) at the Cayce Moose Lodge, 1514 Old Dunbar Rd. West Columbia. It’s a family event and it’s free to the public. Registration for entrants begins at 9 a.m. and judging begins at 11 a.m.Call: 803-955-0810 […]

West Columbia man, 29, dies after vehicle versus motorcycle accident

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher is releasing the identity of the person who was killed due to a motorcycle vs. vehicle accident at the intersection of Charleston Highway and Pine Ridge Drive in West Columbia,. According to Fisher, Dustin Douglas Chaney, 29, of West Columbia was attempting to turn onto […]

City of West Columbia holding drop-in to celebrate USC Basketball Coach Dawn Staley, Monday

The City of West Columbia cordially invites you to a drop-in celebrating West Columbia resident and South Carolina’s living legend Dawn Staley. (Feature photo USC Athletics Dept.)Details below: What: Drop-In Honoring Women’s USA Olympic Gold Medalist Basketball Team Coach Dawn Staley, Light Refreshments will be Served When: Monday, September 27, […]

Man charged with murder in Lexington County shooting of his mother and father

Lexington County deputies have arrested a man accused of shooting his mother and father to death at their Columbia home. Kevin Jackson Westberry, 27, is charged with two counts of murder, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. The victims have been identified as […]

Couple identified as victims of double homicide by Lexington County Coroner

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the persons killed in the double homicide that occurred in a home located in the 300 block of Newpark Place in Columbia. According to Coroner Fisher, Mr. Kenneth Westberry, 59, and Mrs. Subrina Westberry, 60, both of Columbia were found dead in their […]