67-year-old Lexington County man sentenced for methamphetamine trafficking

Thomas Sutton Ray, a 67-year-old Chapin man, was sentenced this week in Lexington County General Sessions Court to eight years for two counts of Trafficking Methamphetamine, Possession of a Weapon during the Commission of a Violent Crime, and Criminal Conspiracy. The sentence was handed down by Circuit Court Judge Eugene […]

Read More >>

Pine Ridge appoints Officer Frankie L. Neeley as Interim Police Chief

The Town of Pine Ridge has announced that Officer Frankie L. Neeley has been appointed Interim Police Chief of the Pine Ridge Police Department. Officer Neeley is a Military Veteran who has served in United States Marine Corps and the United States Army for approximately 27 years. He has over […]

Read More >>

Cayce-West Columbia Chamber introduces two members

Two new members of the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber were introduced last week at the Chamber’s September Breakfast. The new members are: Ashley Bonte  of AR Workshop and Tina Floyd of The Crafty Cottage and The River District Association. They are pictured with Suzanne Riley-Whyte of the Chanber and Matrix […]

Read More >>

Tokyo Joe playing Rhythm on the River at 6 p.m. Friday – Food Truck is Scott Benny’s

It’s another  big weekend of the Rhythm on the River fall concert series. Bring a blanket, chair or take a seat at the amphitheater. Enjoy music with friends and family. Tokyo Joe is the band from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. this Friday (October 5) at the Wyman “Mac” Rish Riverwalk […]

Read More >>

67-year-old Lexington County man sentenced for methamphetamine trafficking

Thomas Sutton Ray, a 67-year-old Chapin man, was sentenced this week in Lexington County General Sessions Court to eight years for two counts of Trafficking Methamphetamine, Possession of a Weapon during the Commission of a Violent Crime, and Criminal Conspiracy. The sentence was handed down by Circuit Court Judge Eugene […]

Read More >>

Cayce Guided Walking Tours along Congaree River resumed for the fall

The City of Cayce Guided Walking Tours along the banks of the Congaree River have resumed for the fall. Explore living history on the tours. Two have already been conducted this fall, and one is scheduled for this coming Saturday. In just one-square-mile, there is cultural and natural evidence of […]

Read More >>

Man charged with shooting into a house related to domestic dispute

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department announced the arrest of William Blair Capers, 39, Monday. He faces multiple charges in connection to a shooting incident early Sunday at a home on Miranda Road. Capers, of West Columbia, is charged with seven counts of attempted murder, one count of third-degree domestic violence, […]

Read More >>

Street Trading Company highlighting artwork, history Friday

Doug Allen from Adluh Flour will be at State Street Trading Company on State Street in West Columbia on Friday, Oct. 5, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Adluh has been voted the most iconic symbol of the Columbia area. Allen will give a brief talk on the history of […]

Read More >>

Cayce Guided Walking Tours along Congaree River resumed for the fall

The City of Cayce Guided Walking Tours along the banks of the Congaree River have resumed for the fall. Explore living history on the tours. Two have already been conducted this fall, and one is scheduled for this coming Saturday. In just one-square-mile, there is cultural and natural evidence of […]

Read More >>

Man charged with shooting into a house related to domestic dispute

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department announced the arrest of William Blair Capers, 39, Monday. He faces multiple charges in connection to a shooting incident early Sunday at a home on Miranda Road. Capers, of West Columbia, is charged with seven counts of attempted murder, one count of third-degree domestic violence, […]

Read More >>