New positive cases of the coronavirus include 6 in Lexington County and 9 in Richland County. There are no new reported cases in Aiken, Calhoun or Saluda counties at this time. By county there are now 29 positive cases in Richland, 12 in Lexington, and 1 each in Aiken, Calhoun […]

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a motor vehicle accident. It occurred on I-20 westbound at mile marker 38 at approximately 10:20 p.m., Saturday. According to Fisher, Mr. Marco Antonio Miranda-Giron, 26, of Gilbert was pronounced dead at the scene due to his injuries. […]

The State Farmers Market at 3483 Charleston Highway in West Columbia will remain open during the coronavirus crisis. The state farmer’s markets in Greenville and Florence, will remain open for regular business, too. Supporting local farmers during this time is being encouraged. The South Carolina State Farmers Market has cancelled the Spring […]

After Gov. Henry McMaster urged hospitals to limit visitation, Thursday, Lexington Medical Center is no longer allowing visitors. This restriction includes Emergency , and all procedure areas and inpatient units. In some instances, LMC will allow one visitor: Obstetric patients ; Pediatric patients; Newborn Nursery and Special Care Nursery patients; […]

Wilton Road in the Springdale community is open. The opening is more than a month ahead of schedule. Rep. Micah Caskey, who lives near the road posted: “At long last it’s finally open again! Thanks to everyone that worked so hard to get this project done — it took all […]

Lots of local restaurants are open- and providing curbside – pick-up service. Below is a list of some of those restaurants. D’s Wings – 920 Axtell Dr. Cayce – (803) 791-4486 We are open for takeout. Delivery is available through our website www.dswings.com, Bite Squad, or the D’s Wings app. We’re […]

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a vehicle collision that occurred in the 1000 block of Woodtrail Drive in Gaston at approximately 10:40 a.m., Thursday. According to Fisher, Mr. Derek Avery Butler, 56, of Gaston was pronounced dead at the scene due to his […]

A memorandum this week from the chief justice of South Carolina’s Supreme Court prompted the release of seven defendants from the Lexington County Detention Center. “While more detainees will be released in accordance with Chief Justice Donald W. Beatty’s order during the state of emergency, it’s important for community members to know each and […]

At approximately 9:15 a.m., Thursday, the Cayce Department of Public Safety received a call regarding a strong smell of gas near the Cayce Masonic Lodge. Cayce Public Safety officers are on the scene. Seven homes around the perimeter of the Lodge have been evacuated. The source of the leak is […]

As the response to COVID-19 evolves, we are committed to protecting the community against the spread of the illness. We are: Following public health recommendations to limit close contact with others. The guidelines from the Governor will adjust our response to certain calls for service in the City of West […]