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Lexington man dies after hitting deer on I-20, early Monday morning

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a single-vehicle accident near the 42 mile-marker of I-20 westbound in the Leesville area of Lexington County on Monday at approximately 6:12 a.m. According to Fisher, Mr. George Woodrow Stoudemire III, 55, of Lexington, was traveling westbound on […]

Driving too fast for conditions, LPD says, results in Monday afternoon crash in Lexington

A collision on Columbia Avenue (US-378) at Berly Street had multiple lanes closed, in Lexington Monday. First responders were on the scene working to clear the area. All lanes were eventually opened. The cause of the collision was a driver operating a vehicle too fast for conditions. LPD Photo

The Wooden Dead exhibit is back for Halloween 2025, in West Columbia

The zombies are back for Halloween 2025. Do you want an eerie experience? Come see the Wooden Dead at 1705 Redbird Drive in West Columbia. Artist Jeff Matthews, who lives there, is the creator of the display of macabre wood-cut figures. He began presenting The Wooden Dead ten years ago. […]

West Columbia Police Officers Foundation Golf Tournament is Friday, Nov. 7

Spend a day with friends out on the golf course for a great cause! The 11th Annual West Columbia Police Officers Foundation Golf Tournament is Friday, November 7, 2025, at Charwood Golf Club! Register a team for the 11th Annual West Columbia Police Officers Foundation Golf Tournament at Charwood Golf Club. Friday, November […]

City of Cayce Tales on the Trials “Halloween Spooktacular” is Saturday, Oct. 25

Join the City of Cayce, Cayce Fire Department and the Cayce Police Department for Cayce Tales on the Trails at Granby Gardens Park! There will be bonfires, food & treats, trunk-or-treating, and lots of spooktacular Halloween fun for all ages! October 25, 2025 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM Granby Gardens […]

The Skyline Club set to reopen on Nov. 1, with Civil Remedy

Details have been released on Facebook, about the reopening of The Skyline Club at 100 Lee Street, in West Columbia, near the Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Details below: On November 1, The Skyline Club will reopen its doors to the community. The opening act is none other than the band Civil […]

Crash on Sunset Boulevard in Lexington causes fuel leak, may cause extended closed lanes

The Lexington Police Department and emergency crews responded to a collision on Sunset Blvd (US-378) at Scotland Drive, Thursday morning. It resulted in the merging of outbound lanes into a single lane around the scene where first responders are working. This may be an extended roadway closure due to a […]

Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Board, local business leaders, report insinuations by Charleston-based newspaper are inaccurate and disingenuous

The letter below, issued Wednesday afternoon, is from Linsey Miles, chairwoman of the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Board. The Greater Cayce West Columbia Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Programs Board of Directors is aware of the recent article concerning Accommodations Tax (A-Tax) funding published in the Post and Courier. While our […]

Crash on Sunset Boulevard in Lexington results in closed lanes, driver disregarded light, police say

Lexington Police and Lexington County Fire Services responded to a collision on Sunset Blvd (US-378) at Hope Ferry Road, Wednesday. The crash resulted in the closing of multiple outbound lanes. Traffic was merged into a single lane around the scene. The scene was cleared and the road was reopened. The […]