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Lexington County Woman Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Brittany Nicole Marie Tomberlin (age 30), of Gaston, on one charge connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department made the arrest. Investigators with the Attorney General’s […]

Repaired West Columbia Riverwalk welcomes the return of walkers, runners, and anglers from near and far

The repair of West Columbia’s Riverwalk was completed in August. Since then, volumes of users have returned to Riverwalk to walk, run and fish in the Congaree River. Some of them come from close proximity, while others come from municipalities or bordering states. Jack Bottomly of Cayce was at the […]

One Love Mart – in the Heart of the Pocomo Community – is in the Cayce Business Spotlight

The One Love Convenience Store at 1205 Frink Street is a gathering place that is a comfort to the community it serves. The store is in the Heart of Cayce’s Pocomo Community. Peter Munyeoki, or “Mr. Peter” as he is known, is the owner. He opened the store in 2006. […]

Taylor Watford Foundation Hope Cup Golf Tournament has another successful year

The Seventh Annual Taylor Watford Foundation Hope Golf Cup Tournament took place Thursday, at Golden Hills Golf and Country Club in Lexington. Around 170 golfers registered for the tournament. With the proceeds from this year’s tournament, the Taylor Watford Foundation has raised more than $200,000 to bring awareness to the […]

Collision in Lexington causes lane shifts

The Lexington Police Department reported a collision on Augusta Road (US-1) at Library Hill Lane. The crash resulted in the traffic shifting into the median around the scene.Library Hill Lane was blocked by the wreck.

Man gets 12 years after Felony DUI Death Conviction in Lexington County Court

Jose Manuel Ramirez, a 31-year-old man from Lexington County, was convicted by a Lexington County jury and sentenced to twelve (12) years in prison for the death of Marbel Lopez. Ramirez was convicted of Felony Driving Under the Influence, Death Results; Hit and run, duties of a driver involved in […]

SCDOT repaving Jarvis Klapman Boulevard as part of its road improvement program

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is paving parts of dozens of major roads/primary routes across the Midlands in 2025. Jarvis Klapman Boulevard is on the list and is being repaved. The work is part of the department’s 2024-2025 Pavement Improvement Program for the state. Click here for more details

Lexington County spraying to reduce mosquito population Thursday and Friday – See which neighborhoods

The Lexington County Vector Control team will be out fogging to help reduce mosquito populations in the following neighborhoods: Thursday, Sept. 25 | 4:00–7:00 AM• Hunters Ridge subdivision, Lexington• Hermitage Road, Lexington• Rama Court, Lexington• Robin Woods subdivision, Lexington• King’s Way subdivision, Lexington Friday, Sept. 26 | 4:00–7:00 AM• Springdale […]

SCDOT reopens Calks Ferry Road bridge over I-20 in Lexington County ahead of schedule

The South Carolina Department of Transportation reopened the Calks Ferry Road bridge over I-20 in Lexington County ahead of schedule on September 23. The bridge was closed on September 8 and the repairs were expected to last until October. SCDOT would like to thank drivers for their patience as crews […]

Lexington 4 School District to double in size, new sewer line on 378, and beautification of Airport Boulevard are C-WC Chamber Breakfast topics

Economic development was the topic of discussion at the Cayce-West-Columbia Chamber Business Breakfast, Tuesday, at Stone River in West Columbia. BJ Unthank, City of West Columbia Economic Development Director, and Lexington County Joint Municipal Water and Sewer Commission CEO Jay Nicholson spoke about infrastructure and economic development. They said lots […]