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Lexington County man dies after vehicle crashes into a creek

One person is dead after single-car collision in Lexington County, Wednesday. The crash happened around 7:10 a.m. Wednesday, on SC Highway 6, said Lance Cpl. David Jones of the SC Highway Patrol. Nicolas Robert Fielding, 23, of Gaston, has been identified by Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher as the man […]

Rhythm 54 playing Rhythm on the River concert Saturday at West Columbia Riverwalk

Rhythm 54 is playing the Rhythm on the River concert Saturday at 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. It’s at the West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater . 121 Alexander Rd, West Columbia. Rhythm 54 is a new and highly versatile band playing across a variety of musical genres to include […]

1 dead after Lexington County crash, coroner identifies victim

A collision on Tuesday resulted in the death of one person, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. OFC Tyler Tidwell of the SCHP said the collision happened outside of Lexington just after 4 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Spool Wheel Road and Spring Hill Road. The driver of […]

Airport High School JROTC Car Show is Saturday

There will be a car show from 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m., Saturday at Airport High School, 1315 Boston Ave. West Columbia. The car show is a fundraiser for the AHS JROTC. There will be a drill demonstration by the award-winning AHS JROTC Drill team. Call Jerry Smith at 843-680-6956 […]

Airport High School JROTC Car Show is Saturday

Airport grad Dayne Phillips selected to the 2019 SC Super Lawyers Rising Stars list

Dayne Phillips has been selected to the 2019 South Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for the third consecutive year. Price Benowitz LLP, where he prwactices law, announced that Phillips made the list. The annual Super Lawyers Rising Stars list recognizes attorneys under 40 years old and selects no more […]

Piecewise Coffee Co. preparing to open on State Street, in Cayce

Piecewise Coffee Company is getting its building ready in Cayce. The new business – slated to be open this spring- will be at 2001 State St, at the corner of Clark Street. Samples of the coffee will be available at the Soiree on State, in Cayce, on April 27. Cayce […]

Lexington County Coroner’s Office investigating a cold case homicide, asks for public’s help

The Lexington County Coroner’s Office is investigating a cold case homicide and needs your help. On Sept. 2, 2006 Julianne Lee (born 1961) who would be 57, now, was found dead from stab wounds inside of her single-wide mobile home lat 628 Lawson Road in the Leesville area of Lexington […]

West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day Test Run this Saturday

The City of West Columbia invites you to attend the Kinetic Derby Day Test Run this Saturday, April 13, 2019, from 9 AM – 11 AM, on the corner of State and Center Streets, West Columbia, SC. Come out to see participants test out their creations and get ready for […]

West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day to Offer Cash Prizes for Parade and Art Car Participants

The City of West Columbia’s 2nd Annual Kinetic Derby Day, on April 27, will offer NAI Columbia cash prizes to be awarded in six different categories for a total of $2,500. Go to kineticderbyday.com/awards-1 for a breakdown of the awards.