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Crash closed down I-20 Tuesday, coroner releases name of man who died in the collision

The S.C. Highway Patrol reported Tuesday that one person died from injuries suffered in a that occurred around 11:15 a.m. on I-20. A portion of I-20 was closed near Sunset Blvd. (US-378) near mile marker 59, in both directions, according to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, crews were working the […]

Lexington Police seek missing man

Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green is seeking the assistance of the local community in locating a missing person who was last seen recently in the Town of Lexington. Corey David Dubose, age 32 of Leesville, was dropped off by family members at a business on the 100 block of US-378 […]

Lexington Police issue citation in aftermath of fatal crash

The Lexington Police Department continues to investigate a collision that resulted in a fatality. The crash occurred Thursday, at the intersection of Augusta Road/US-1 and Morgan Drive. The LPD provided updated information on the crash via Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green. At approximately 7:15 a.m., officers of the Lexington Police Department […]

Part of West Columbia Riverwalk opened

The West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater is open from the Amphitheater to the south end (toward Cayce) of the Riverwalk. The Moffatt Street entrance to the West Columbia Riverwalk remains closed due to flooding.

West Columbia Public Works Director Jamie Hook is Partner of the Year for Keep the Midlands Beautiful

West Columbia Public Works Director Jamie Hook was honored as the Partner of the Year for Keep the Midlands Beautiful, Friday. He received the the Partner of the Year Award for Keep the Midlands Beautiful at the Gala for a Greener Midlands Friday night. Established in 1989 to serve Richland […]

Portions of West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater Open After Flooding

The West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater is open from the Amphitheater to the South end of the Riverwalk. The Moffatt Street entrance to the West Columbia Riverwalk remains closed due to flooding.

Pedestrian struck and killed in West Columbia

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the pedestrian who died after being struck by a vehicle, Sunday. The incident occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m. in the 2500 block of Leaphart Road in West Columbia. According to Coroner Fisher, Ms. Kathy Diane Altman, 53, of Lugoff was pronounced dead at […]

Brookland-Cayce Theater students present “Don’t Drink The Water” in improvisational space while school’s auditorium is renovated

The Brookland Cayce Theater Department kicked off the first night of two play presentations on Thursday. The student players performed their fall play, “Don’t Drink The Water.” Their second performance was Friday. Theater Director, Matthew Sparkman said the play is special. “What’s fantastic about this particular play is that we […]

Congaree River rising, to crest Saturday, part of Cayce Riverwalk closed

The City of Cayce has closed portions of its Riverwalk due to high water. After three days of rain, the river is rising. Creeks in the area are swollen too. The City of Cayce is reporting the Congaree River is 14.21 ft and rising. Phase 3 (the raw water plant […]

Rainbow Drive bridge over I-26 in West Columbia open

The Rainbow Drive bridge over I-26 in West Columbia opened at 2 p.m. Wednesday, according to the S.C. Department of Transportation. Crews were still removing signs and barrels in the area, but the overpass is open to vehicle traffic. Traffic will be limited on Rainbow Drive, because Wilton Road, that […]