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S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Oak Grove students for financial literacy

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis – of West Columbia- recognized more than 75 fifth-grade students at Oak Grove Elementary School in Lexington Monday for completing the Future Scholar Financial Literacy program. “It is imperative to instill financial understanding at a young age,” said Loftis. “The Future Scholar Financial Literacy Program is […]

West Columbia Tree Lighting on a perfect night, parade is Saturday

The West Columbia Christmas Tree lighting was a rousing success and there is more holiday fun to come. The Greater Cayce –West Columbia Holiday Parade of Lights is scheduled for 5:30 p.m., Saturday. But there is a change from previous years. This year, the parade route will begin in front […]

Town of Springdale’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting is 6 p.m. on Monday

The Town of Springdale’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting is at 6 p.m. on Monday (Dec 4.) at Town Hall. The tree lighting will include hot chocolate s’mores and Christmas carols with the Springdale Elementary Chorus. You can also make ornaments, participate in the petting zoo. Kids are alerted to be […]

Serious injuries, felony DUI result of crash in Cayce Thursday night

Several onlookers came out after a crash occurred in Cayce Thursday night. The collision happened in front of the Neighborhood Market Walmart in Cayce where Knox-Abbott Drive and Charleston Highway meet. Fire crews, EMS and law enforcement were on the scene. At approximately 9:47 p.m, officers from the Cayce Department of […]

Woman claimed to be kidnapped, arrested in Florida with homeless companion

A Lexington County woman has been arrested in Florida after admitting she was not kidnapped, but willingly crisscrossed four states this week with a homeless traveling companion. Melanie Martin, 40, and Andrew Douglas, 28, are charged with blackmail for conspiring to lead Martin’s husband to believe Douglas kidnapped her, according to […]

West Columbia Tree Lighting on a perfect night, parade is Saturday

The West Columbia Christmas Tree lighting was a rousing success and there is more holiday fun to come. The Greater Cayce –West Columbia Holiday Parade of Lights is scheduled for 5:30 p.m., Saturday. But there is a change from previous years. This year, the parade route will begin in front […]

Town of Springdale’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting is 6 p.m. on Monday

The Town of Springdale’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting is at 6 p.m. on Monday (Dec 4.) at Town Hall. The tree lighting will include hot chocolate s’mores and Christmas carols with the Springdale Elementary Chorus. You can also make ornaments, participate in the petting zoo. Kids are alerted to be […]

Serious injuries, felony DUI result of crash in Cayce Thursday night

Several onlookers came out after a crash occurred in Cayce Thursday night. The collision happened in front of the Neighborhood Market Walmart in Cayce where Knox-Abbott Drive and Charleston Highway meet. Fire crews, EMS and law enforcement were on the scene. At approximately 9:47 p.m, officers from the Cayce Department of […]

Woman claimed to be kidnapped, arrested in Florida with homeless companion

A Lexington County woman has been arrested in Florida after admitting she was not kidnapped, but willingly crisscrossed four states this week with a homeless traveling companion. Melanie Martin, 40, and Andrew Douglas, 28, are charged with blackmail for conspiring to lead Martin’s husband to believe Douglas kidnapped her, according to […]

Collision closes part of I-20 near, Thursday morning

A vehicle collision Thursday morning on I-20, in the westbound lane at mile marker 60, resulted in the westbound lanes being closed, according to a County of Lexington report. There is an entrapment involved with the crash. Crews include Lexington County Fire Service, EMS and law enforcement on the scene. […]