Sheriff: Man shot woman, then himself
A Lexington County man has died after shooting a woman this morning and turning the gun on himself, the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department reported Wednesday. “Investigators have determined the man abducted the woman from a medical office in Lexington before forcing her to drive to some woods at the end […]
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West Columbia is most-romantic on Valentine’s Day
The occasion of Valentine’s Day generates lots of business in West Columbia. Dining and flowers are always a part of the tradition that marks the day. Valentine’s Day is Sunday (Feb. 14) and is widely considered the most romantic holiday of the year. It is a celebration of love. Children […]
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Brookland-Cayce student is National Merit Scholarship finalist
Dawn Kujawa – Lexington Two Communications – A Brookland-Cayce High School student has been announced as a finalist in the National Merit Scholarship program, a prestigious recognition of the top achieving high school students nationwide. Joseph Buchmaier is one of 15,000 finalists in the United States, and about 7,500 will […]
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2-year-old taken in car is FOUND safe
Earlier Tuesday evening, the Cayce Department of Public Safety issued a statement and an Amber Alert regarding a missing 2-year old. “We are thankful to announce that she has been found safely,” the CDPS said around 12: 20 a.m. The department will provide details as they are able. The CDPS […]
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Man takes car from Cayce motel with 2-year-old in it, Amber Alert issued
At approximately 8:50 pm Tuesday evening at The Quality Inn located at 3020 Charleston Highway in Cayce, a 2-year-old White female was in the car when an African-American male jumped in the vehicle and drove away with the child and a dog in the car. The car is a 2003 […]
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West Columbia Police, USC College of Social Work partner to match people in need with services
The West Columbia Police Department and the University of South Carolina are better serving the people of their community. Through a partnership between USC’s College of Social Work and the WCPD, graduate level social work interns are following up on police calls to help the vulnerable with post-crisis services. “We […]
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2 Lexington women arrested on drug charges
Lexington County narcotics agents arrested two women Wednesday after following up on a community tip about drug activity at a Red Bank home. Leslie Ann Saylor, 46, is charged with possession with intent to distribute meth, and possession with intent to distribute heroin, according to arrest warrants. Katherine Loreen Leiby, […]
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Lexington 1 School District wants to hire bus drivers, has 30 vacancies
Lexington District One is looking for both part-time and full-time bus drivers. The district currently has 30 driver vacancies. The pay range is $14.05 to $21.30 an hour, and the district offers pay commensurate with professional experience. Average hours are 6–8:30 a.m. and 1:30–4:30 p.m. Lexington District One not only […]
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West Columbia City Council identifies priorities on list of municipal improvements
West Columbia City Council held work session Jan. 27, to prioritize projects that need to be implemented in the city. The session was facilitated by Jeff Shacker, Field Service Manager for the Municipal Association of South Carolina. Council identified goals and priorities for 2021 in the meeting. Click for a […]
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2 men arrested for alleged I-26 catalytic converter theft
Lexington County deputies arrested two men accused of trying to steal a catalytic converter from a car left on the side of Interstate Highway 26. Joshua Keith Shanklin, 25, and Timothy Eugene Watford, 42, are charged with possession of stolen nonferrous metals, injury to real property to obtain nonferrous metals, […]
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