Student-painted mural unveiled at Cayce Elementary School
More than 150 fifth-graders at Cayce Elementary School have added a personal touch to the school. A mural painted by the students was unveiled, Wednesday. “It gives the students ownership,” said CES Assistant Principal Allyson Long. “They are a part of something. It’s their school. A part of them is […]
Read More >>West Columbia Home building industry is healthy, says Earl McLeod of the Building Industry Association
Earl McLeod said expect the number of homes constructed to continue to grow. McLeod is the Executive Director of the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina. “The building numbers are better, but it’s different,” said McLeod. He said expect the construction of more town homes, multi-family structures and the […]
Read More >>Sgt. Adam Creech, worked on the Jones murder case, is Chamber Officer of the Month
Sgt. Adam Creech works in the Special Victim’s Unit – Major Crimes- with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. He was recognized as the Officer of the Month Tuesday by the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce at the Chamber’s Breakfast. It was at the Wingate in Lexington. Lexington County Sheriff Jay […]
Read More >>Lexington County Man Convicted of Murder for 2014 Killing of Dutch Fork High School Student
Kierin Marcellus Dennis, a 24 year old Lexington County man, was found guilty of the murder of Da’von Nathaniel Capers by a Lexington County jury after a six day trial. In reaching their verdict, the jury rejected Dennis’ claim of self-defense. The Honorable Eugene Griffith sentenced Dennis to thirty (30) […]
Read More >>West Columbia Home building industry is healthy, says Earl McLeod of the Building Industry Association
Earl McLeod said expect the number of homes constructed to continue to grow. McLeod is the Executive Director of the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina. “The building numbers are better, but it’s different,” said McLeod. He said expect the construction of more town homes, multi-family structures and the […]
Read More >>Sgt. Adam Creech, worked on the Jones murder case, is Chamber Officer of the Month
Sgt. Adam Creech works in the Special Victim’s Unit – Major Crimes- with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. He was recognized as the Officer of the Month Tuesday by the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce at the Chamber’s Breakfast. It was at the Wingate in Lexington. Lexington County Sheriff Jay […]
Read More >>Lexington County Man Convicted of Murder for 2014 Killing of Dutch Fork High School Student
Kierin Marcellus Dennis, a 24 year old Lexington County man, was found guilty of the murder of Da’von Nathaniel Capers by a Lexington County jury after a six day trial. In reaching their verdict, the jury rejected Dennis’ claim of self-defense. The Honorable Eugene Griffith sentenced Dennis to thirty (30) […]
Read More >>Lexington County Fire Service personnel will carry, Narcan for opiod overdoses
In an effort to combat the ever-increasing dangers associated with opioid drug use, Lexington County Fire Service firefighters will now carry and administer Narcan for patients suffering from symptoms of an overdose. From Aug. 1, 2018 to Aug. 1, 2019, Lexington County emergency responders answered 223 calls for service where […]
Read More >>UPDATE: Picture taken at the corner of 13th St/US 1 – Did a gator once live here?
We asked last week: Do you know where this business was on Augusta Highway in West Columbia? Bill Mooneyhan of Mooneyhan’s Auto Service provided the copy of the photo. He said the picture is the “gas station where the K-Stop (pictured below) is now. It’s right in front of the […]
Read More >>Lexington County Fire Service personnel will carry, Narcan for opiod overdoses
In an effort to combat the ever-increasing dangers associated with opioid drug use, Lexington County Fire Service firefighters will now carry and administer Narcan for patients suffering from symptoms of an overdose. From Aug. 1, 2018 to Aug. 1, 2019, Lexington County emergency responders answered 223 calls for service where […]
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