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Video link of Congaree Creek Dam coming down

A crew from the S.C. Department of Natural Resources used heavy equipment to remove sheet piles from the Congaree Creek dam, Tuesday — Removing the dam, said DNR, will restore the natural flow of the creek and improve habitat for aquatic species, in addition to eliminating a safety hazard for […]

4-Way Stop now at State and Frink streets, in Cayce

There is something new at the intersection of State and Frink streets in Cayce. The intersection is now a four-way stop. It’s near the entrance of the Martin Marietta – Cayce Quarry. Henry’s restaurant, at 2108 State St,. is on one of the corners, too. SCDOT installed the stop signs […]

All-Way Stop being installed at 16th St. and D Ave. in West Columbia

All-Way Stop signage is being installed at 16th Street and D Avenue in West Columbia. It will be in effect on Tuesday, May 28. The All-Way Stop is beijng installed to lessen speeding in the area. West Columbia Councilman Trevor Bedell, West Columbia city staff, and the South Carolina Department […]

Dam to be removed from Cayce’s Congaree Creek, beginning Tuesday

From S.C. Department of Natural Resources Through a successful partnership, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, American Rivers, Congaree Riverkeeper and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service have announced plans to remove a small dam from a Cayce creek beginning Tuesday. “The City of Cayce takes pride in […]

3 possibly exposed to rabies after rabid cat found near downtown Lexington

The Department of Health and Environmental Control said Thursday that three people have been referred for medical checks after they were potentially exposed to rabies. They were referred after a stray cat caught near downtown Lexington tested positive for rabies. According to DHEC officials, the potential exposure occurred May 10 […]

8-year-old died, woman, man accused of plotting home invasion

A Lexington woman and a Columbia man have been charged and declared co-defendants in connection with a home invasion that led to the shooting death of a child. Click for link to original report on boy’s death. Linda Lyn Monette, 23, who was in the home at the time of […]

Coroner identifies pedestrian teen struck by vehicle

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher identified the pedestrian who was fatally struck by a motor vehicle shortly after 10 p.m. Saturday in the 400 block of Broad Street in Gilbert. According to Fisher, Mr. Damarj Torrel Morris, 18, of Lexington was in the roadway when he was struck by a […]

Rescue conducted on the Saluda River, near zoo

Personnel from the Columbia Fire Department’s Swiftwater Rescue team were needed on the Saluda River near Riverbanks Zoo Saturday afternoon. Four people became stranded on part of the Mill Race Dam due to high water levels.Everyone was rescued and brought to shore safely, according to a CFD report. CFD photo. […]

Man charged with stabbing his mother to death

Lexington County deputies arrested and charged a Columbia man with murder in the fatal stabbing of his mother Friday. The victim was identified as 60-year-old Jocelyn Murray, according to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher. J.W. Hayes Jr., 40, is charged with murder and possessing a weapon during a violent crime, […]

Coroner identifies woman who died in West Columbia crash

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a single-vehicle accident. It occurred in the 600 block of West Dunbar Road in West Columbia at approximately 8:45 p.m., Thursday. According to Fisher, Ms. Alexis Younginer, 26, of Irmo was pronounced dead at the scene due to […]