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SCDOT to conduct nighttime detour on new bridge over Saluda River as part of Carolina Crossroads Project

The South Carolina Department of Transportation will conduct a temporary nighttime lane closure on the new bridge over the Saluda River (Exit 108 B-A) on March 5 beginning at 10 p.m. and ending at 4 a.m. This closure is necessary to complete the installation of new overhead signage over the […]

Severe weather threat in the forecast for Wednesday

According to the National Weather Service- Columbia, a strong cold front will approach the Lexington County area Wednesday morning bringing the risk of severe weather into early Wednesday afternoon. Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat. Strong winds are expected through the day with wind gusts around 40 mph through […]

Ronnie Jeffcoat, owner of Ronnie’s Jewelers, has passed away – Store expected to reopen at some point

News was trickling out over the weekend, via Facebook, that Ronnie Jeffcoat has passed away. Ronnie is the longtime owner of Ronnie’s Jewelers at 710 12th Street in West Columbia’s Triangle City. There was a wreath on the door of his business, Monday, and a sign that let customers know […]

Irmo Fire District units work fires locally and in Horry County

A crew from the Irmo Fire District was on the scene of a vegetation fire near I-26 at Mile Marker 107, Monday morning. Crews also responded to several car accidents and three structure fires. And Irmo Fire District Engine No. 174 and a crew were deployed to help fight a […]

Lexington County Man Sentenced to 20 Years for West Columbia Shooting

Ivy Tyrone Richardson, Jr., a 54-year-old Gaston man, has been sentenced to twenty (20) years in prison following his conviction on charges of two (2) counts of Assault and Battery of a High and Aggravated Nature and Discharging a Firearm into an Occupied Vehicle. Circuit Court Judge William P. Keesley […]

Cayce woman sentenced to more than 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to drug trafficking

Kayla Martin, 34, of Cayce, was sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to drug trafficking. Evidence presented to the court showed that Martin and Michael Tart were arrested in April 2022 after Richland County Sheriff’s Department and Lexington County Sheriff’s Department investigators seized over […]

Clean-Up conducted in Cayce with Brookland-Cayce High School’s Sustainability Club, Cayce City Councilman Byron Thomas and “Keep the Midlands Beautiful”

Brookland-Cayce High School’s Sustainability Club joined Cayce City Councilman Byron Thomas and “Keep the Midlands Beautiful” for a community clean-up in the Frink Street area of Cayce, Saturday morning. It was covered by TV news station WLTX – The Clean-Up started at the One Love Convenience Store and included the […]

Burning band implemented in the State of South Carolina as multiple wildfire rage

Gov. Henry McMaster has declared a state of emergency in South Carolina and issued a ban on burning, as 175 wildfires burned across the state. Violators will be subject to prosecution. According to the state fire marshal’s office 4,200 acres in South Carolina have been impacted. Wildfires have been reported […]

Vista Art and Framing in Cayce, owned by the Lorick Family in the “Cayce Business Spotlight”

If you need framing for art, or any other document or momento, Vista Art and Framing, at 1752 Airport Boulevard in Cayce, is the place to go. Vista Art and Framing is family owned and it’s been operating for 33 years. Bill Lorick founded the shop while working part-time at […]

Ribbon cut on new Century 21 803 Realty office on State Street in West Columbia

The ribbon was cut on the new Century 21 803 Realty office at 140 State Street in West Columbia, Thursday. The event was sponsored by the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce. Tim Williams, an Airport High School grad, is the head of the business. He said he is glad […]