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Departing Springdale Police Chief Kevin Cornett praised for his service

Departing Springdale Police Chief Kevin Cornett was honored at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Breakfast, Tuesday. It was at Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church in West Columbia. Cornett was praised for his professionalism and community involvement by S.C. Rep. Micah Caskey who worked with Cornett as a prosecutor with […]

Lexington 2 and Lexington 4 Adult Education awards 120 with diplomas or GEDs

While high school seniors prepared for their graduations Thursday and Friday, Lexington Two celebrated another group of graduates earlier this week. Nearly 120 people received their high school diplomas or GEDs through the award-winning Lexington Two and Lexington Four Adult Education program. The May 28 ceremony included speeches and a […]

Lexington County deputies investigating double murder-suicide, involving owner of Stone River Group

Three people are dead following a suspected double murder-suicide Tuesday in Lexington County. “Deputies responded to a business on Railroad Avenue Tuesday evening in response to a welfare check and found two bodies with gunshot wounds,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said. “Shortly after deputies arrived on that scene, we responded to […]

Dominion rate cuts in effect, says spokesman at Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Breakfast

You should have already noticed a reduction in your electric bill. That was the message from Jason Waters. He’s the interstate marketing manager for Dominion Energy Carolina Gas Transmission. Dominion serves much of Richand and Lexington counties. Waters was the featured speaker at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce […]

Drugs, gun seized after traffic stop

A Columbia woman and a West Columbia man were arrested last week after narcotics agents said drugs and a gun were found in their car during a traffic stop. Tiffanie Jordan Brooks, 35, is charged with trafficking methamphetamine, conspiracy to trafficking heroin, possession with intent to distribute a Schedule II controlled […]

2nd home in 24 hours burns in Planter’s Station

Lexington County Fire Services responded to a two-story residential structure fire in the 100 block of Chisholm Circle around 11:15 Tuesday night. Chisholm Circle is in the Planter’s Station subdivision, off of Mineral Springs Road. Upon arrival, Lexington County Fire Service crews encountered heavy smoke and flames coming from the […]

Fire destroys home off of Mineral Springs Road, in Planter’s Station

Lexington County Fire Service units responded to a fire in the 200 block of Wallace Circle, in the Planter’s Station subdivision, off of Mineral Springs Road, just before 4:30 a.m. Tuesday. When units arrived, the house was engulfed in heavy flame and smoke. The fire was brought under control and […]

Airport, Brookland-Cayce High School graduations set for Thursday, Friday

Graduation ceremonies at Lexington Two’s high schools are set for this week. Airport High’s ceremony is scheduled for 8 a.m. Thursday, May 30, at Eagle Stadium. Brookland-Cayce High’s event is set for 8 a.m. Friday, May 31, at Bearcat Stadium. More than 450 Lexington Two seniors are expected to graduate. […]

Airport High School’s Maddie Haag is “Amazing,” receives special scholarship

Maddie Haag is not only a special needs student, she is special. Maddie, who has Down syndrome, was chosen Ms Amazing at Airport High School’s Miss Aquila pageant. And she finished First Runner Up in last year’s AHS Homecoming Queen voting. Friday, Maddie received a scholarship from the Cayce-West Columbia […]

Final Spring Rhythm on the River Concert held, Saturday

Prettier Than Matt and After September closed out the Spring Rhythm on the River Concert Series, Saturday. The concert series returns in the fall. The popular shows are held at the Riverwalk Amphitheater in West Columbia. Rhythm on the River’s fall season is scheduled to begin Friday, Sept. 27. Concerts […]