Coroner confirms Faye Swetlik’s body found at 11 a.m. Thursday, autopsy scheduled for Saturday
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has confirmed that the body of Faye Marie Swetlik, the missing 6-year-old girl, was discovered at approximately 11 m.m. Thursday. Faye’s body was found in the Churchill Heights neighborhood where she resided and was last seen playing outside, Monday afternoon. According to Fisher, an autopsy […]
Read More >>2 killed in I-26 crash in Lexington County
Two people were killed Thursday afternoon in a collision on I-26, in Lexington County. The two-vehicle crash occurred around 2:30 p.m.near mile marker 119. The westbound lanes of I-26 were blocked partially, Master Trooper David Jones.
Read More >>Body of Faye Marie Swetlik found, male body found, too
Byron Snellgrove, director of the Cayce Department of Public Safety announced at an impromptu afternoon press conference, Thursday, that the body of Faye Marie Swetlik has been found. Also, a deceased male has been found in the Churchill Heights neighborhood. Snellgrove made the announcement of both bodies being found, and […]
Read More >>Motorcycle crash claims life in Lexington County
Lance Cpl. Tyler Tidwell, of the S.C. Highway Patrol, is reporting a fatal collision. It occurred around 9:10 p.m., Wednesday, in Gilbert on Peach Festival Road near Waters Ferry Road. Tidwell said the driver of a 2002 Harley-Davidson motorcycle attempted to slow down for traffic. The rider “spilled the bike” […]
Read More >>Gray Collegiate wins 4th Region 3 Title in a row
Gray Collegiate Academy Boys Basketball team has won the Region 3-2A title. The War Eagles last defeated Eau Claire 80-41. Gray clinched the title with a 70-54 win over Calhoun County. It was the War Eagles’ ninth-straight win. Gray finished 6-1 and won its fourth Region Title in a row. […]
Read More >>Images released of 2 vehicles leaving Faye Swetlik’s neighborhood
The Cayce Department of Public Safety has released this video of two cars they’re working to identify. Both were seen leaving Faye Swetlik’s subdivision close to the time family members tell investigators the 6-year-old disappeared, Monday afternoon. One of the vehicles is a SUV. the other is a small car. […]
Read More >>Crash caused by medical incident on Sunset Blvd.
The Lexington Police Department reported a collision on Sunset Blvd. (US-378) at Scotland Drive, Wednesday evening about 6:15. It resulted in all outbound lanes being closed. Police asked motorists to please seek an alternate route until the roadway was reopened. The collision was caused by a driver who experienced a […]
Read More >>Cayce Public Safety asks public to avoid rumors surrounding Faye Swetlik case – Link to bus video
Sgt. Evan Antley of the Cayce Department of Public Safety conducted a press briefing regarding the Faye Swetlik case at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday. He asked onlookers to stay away from the Churchill Heights neighborhood where 6-year-old Faye Swetlik went missing from about 3:45 Monday afternoon. Antley said the investigation area […]
Read More >>Trinity Baptist holds prayer vigil for Faye Swetlik
Trinity Baptist Church in Cayce held a prayer vigil for Faye Swetlik, the 6-year-old who was reported as missing monday, from her front yard in Churchhill Heights, Cayce. Speakers included Sgt. Evan Antley of the Cayce Department of Public Safety. He called children “our most precious gifts.” He reminded the […]
Read More >>Palate, a new restaurant opens on State Street, West Columbia
Palate opened Tuesday at 116 State Street. Palate’s Website Palate is a restaurant where New American cuisine meets cultural ingredients, Palate features a “contemporary atmosphere of nouveau style.” And if you are looking for a job, Palate is seeking experienced servers who are available mostly nights and on the weekend […]
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