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City of Cayce accepting applications for Hospitality Tax grants

The City of Cayce is currently accepting applications for grant funding from the Hospitality Tax Fund. Nonprofit organizations planning events open to the public that will bring tourism to the City of Cayce are invited to apply. Funding is available for events and projects planned in FY 2021-2022. The Hospitality Tax grant […]

Man wanted after Lexington County 2020 fatal shooting is arrested

A Gaston man accused of shooting a man to death at a party last year is in custody after almost nine months on the run. Keyshaun Alfred Muller, 20, is charged with murder, assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, […]

Cheyanne Chambers crowned Miss Bearcat at Brookland-Cayce High School

Brookland-Cayce High School held its Miss Bearcat Pageant Saturday evening. (Tami Merrill Waters photos) Cheyanne Chambers was crowned Miss Bearcat and Alexis Spainhour was runner-up. Others winning titles in the pageant are listed below: Miss Senior- Emma RishMiss Junior – Kayden GilesMiss Sophomore – Gracie WalkerMiss Freshman – Aubrey WatersMiss […]

West Columbia Riverwalk closed, flood warning in effect

The West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater, 109 Alexander Road, and 100 Riverside Drive, West Columbia, is temporarily closed due to flooding. Flood Statement National Weather Service Columbia SC 537 AM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021 …The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina… Congaree River At […]

Lexington road reopens after crash, Saturday

A three-vehicle collision on Augusta Road (US-1) at Cedar Road, in Lexington, closed the road for a while Saturday, according to the Lexington Police Department. The cars were removed from the road and all lanes have reopened about 1:30 Saturday afternoon. The cause of the collision was from a driver […]

Lexington man charged with arson after abandoned building fires

Deputies have arrested a Lexington man accused of intentionally setting fire to two abandoned buildings Tuesday morning. Corey Wayne Roscow, 28, is charged with two counts of third-degree arson, according to arrest warrants. “Detectives who reviewed security video determined Roscow started a fire at an abandoned building in the 500 […]

Tickets for the Gervais Street Bridge Dinner go on sale April 1

Tickets for the Gervais Street Bridge Dinner go on sale at noon, April 1. The event is May 2. The City of Columbia voted on March 16, to allow alcohol for the Bridge Dinner. The City of West Columbia also voted to allow alcohol sales. The SCDOT permits closing of […]

41 Lexington Two students named Myrdis Walker Scholars

From Dawn Kujawa – Lexington Two Communications – Forty-one Lexington Two students are being honored as 2020-21 Myrdis Walker Scholars. The district program, established in 1990, recognizes African-American students in eighth through 12th grades who have demonstrated academic excellence. It is named for Myrdis Walker, who taught for many years […]

West Columbia PD collecting food for Spring Break Food Drive

The West Columbia Police Department collected non-perishable foods for their annual Spring Break Food Drive last Saturday. The WCPD will also be collecting food on Saturday, March 27, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., at KJ’s Market (the former Bi-Lo), 2349 Augusta Road, West Columbia. Items Requested Are: Peanut Butter Jelly Spaghetti-O’s/Ravioli Microwave […]

Crash blocks lane of traffic on Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia, Thursday

Units from the West Columbia Police Department, The West Columbia Fire Department and Lexington County EMS were on the scene of a crash Thursday around 4:30 p.m. It was at the corner of Sunset Boulevard and Hummingbird Drive, near Family Dollar and Jiffy Lube. Traffic was being blocked while emergency […]