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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 […]

Coroner identifies victim of fatal stabbing, deputies search for man

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the identity of the person who was fatallystabbed in an altercation the occurred at a home located in the 400 block of Baymore Lane in Columbiaon Thursday, shortly after 6 p.m. According to Fisher, Mr. Kevin Leon Miller, 38, of Columbia was pronounced […]

Lexington County Sheriff’s Department investigating a death

A death investigation is underway in the 300 block of Newpark Place, the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department announced Friday morning about 9:45 a.m. It is an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public, according to the LCSD. Newpark Place is between N. Lake Drive and St. Andrews […]

Brookland-Cayce defeats Airport in rivalry game

Brookland-Cayce defeated crosstown rival Airport Thursday night at Airport by a score of 35-0. Brookland-Cayce got a running TD from Benjamin Pugh and the extra point was good by John Allen Mower to give BC a 7-0 lead. Naahzeikiel Mays caught a 31-yard TD pass from BC QB Tanner Staton […]

Home Depot to add a facility and jobs in Cayce

The Home Depot, Inc. announced plans Thursday to expand operations throughout South Carolina. In Lexington County, the company will add an additional facility, located at 842 Bistline Drive in Cayce, and create 23 new jobs. The facility will be off of Charleston Highway (US 321.) Hiring is ongoing for warehouse […]