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Truck fire closed I-20 eastbound lane in Lexington County, Thursday

Lexington County officials reported a tractor-trailer fire on I-20 eastbound, Thursday morning. It was near the Augusta Highway Exit. I-20 Eastbound was shut down, according to the report that was issued about 10:05 a.m. Authorities told motorists to be on the look out for emergency responders heading toward area. There […]

Former BC Bearcats, now at Coastal, to face USC, Saturday

When Coastal Carolina rolls into Columbia to play USC at noon, Saturday, two Chanticleers will be coming home. Tay Pringle and Corbin Small played football at Brookland-Cayce High School. And both are on the Coastal Carolina football team. “I look forward to coming back,” said Pringle, “BC will always be […]

SCE&G plans drawdown of Lake Murray to 350 feet by December

A drawdown of Lake Murray is scheduled to begin in October to control aquatic weeds and water quality. Lowering of the lake will continue until it reaches an elevation target in the 350-foot range by mid-December, remaining at that elevation until approximately the end of January 2019. SCE&G is planning […]

Coroner says cause of death was drowning

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher, on Wednesday, released the autopsy findings related to the death of Mr. Tao Gao. His body was recovered from a pond in the 100 block of Pale Ivy Lane, Irmo, at approximately 3:30 p.m. Sunday. According to Fisher, an autopsy, performed Tuesday determined that Mr. […]

Cayce-West Columbia Chamber welcomes new members

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce welcomed new Chamber members at its Breakfast Tuesday. The meeting was held at the Cayce United Methodist Church. Pictured are (right to left) : Suzanne Riley-Whyte of the Chamber; Marci Delaney, Spa 131; Paul Pope, Eye in the Sky Drone Serivces; Craig; Balch, […]

Springdale Police ask for public’s help to recover stolen truck and trailer

The Springdale Police Department is seeking help from the public to find a stolen truck and trailer. Two people, police said, took a white 2003 Ford F-350 with a white trailer on the back of it. It incident happened just before 4 a.m. Tuesday on Airport Boulevard. One of the […]

S.C. Small Business Administration addresses Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Breakfast

[gtx_gallery] Starting a business can be intimidating, according to Earl Gregorich, a certified business adviser with the South Carolina Small Business Administration. He spoke at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Tuesday. It was at the Cayce United Methodist Church. “We can help you,” said Gregorich, “and it […]

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces Claim Your Cash for Christmas campaign

With Christmas just three months away, South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis, of West Columbia, is encouraging folks to Claim Your Cash for Christmas from the Unclaimed Property Program to get a jump on holiday expenses. “We can all use a little extra money, especially around the holidays. Now is the […]

Deputies searching for suspect in connection to West Columbia shooting

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department announced that an arrest warrant has been issued for the man investigators said is responsible for a West Columbia homicide that occurred last Friday. Jamal Devontae Coburn, 26, has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Corey Jamison, according to arrest warrants. “Through […]