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Woman who checked refrigerator while burglarizing, is arrested

Remember the video, from the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, of the burglary suspect opening the fridge? Brittany Martin has been arrested and charged in that case, according a sheriff’s department report. Photo of Brittany Martin from the LCSD. Initial story Link: Woman looks in refrigerator while burglarizing Two alleged burglars – […]

Rhythm on the River last concert was Saturday

It was a hot day with a cool breeze as the evening began on the Congaree River. And the 13th Annual Spring Edition of the CMC Steel Rhythm on the River Concert Series ended Saturday. There is a fall Concert Series. The concerts are held at the Wyman “Mac” Rish Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater in West Columbia. Saturdays bands were […]

2 Cayce police officers shot, and a suspect shot, after chase

Two officers and a man running from police were shot early Saturday morning. At approximately 12:35 a.m. officers with the Cayce Department of Public Safety initiated a routine traffic stop, said Ashley Hunter, spokeswoman for the Cayce Department of Public Safety. The stop began on Knox-Abbott Drive near the Blossom […]

Mike Bollinger of the West Columbia Public Works Department wins the Midlands Region Backhoe Rodeo

Mike Bollinger of the West Columbia Public Works Department was the winner if the Midlands Region Backhoe Rodeo. The competition was held Friday in Columbia. He will advance to the State Competition in Charleston in July. West Columbia Public Works Director Jamie Hook congratulated Bollinger and said the whole city […]

Lexington County Animal Control searches for dog with paw caught in coyote trap

Lexington County officials say they have gotten a lot of calls and questions about a dog that’s moving around property on Glenn Road in Gaston with its paw caught in a coyote trap. Here’s a recap of what the Lexington County Animal Services division is doing to bring in the […]

Lexington County Sheriff’s Department wants to talk to this man about car thefts

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department wants to speak with the man pictured, left, about two car thefts that happened on May 9. Please send all tips to 888-CRIME-SC

West Columbia Public Works helps beautify city

The City of West Columbia Public Works Department has been busy upgrading some of the vegetation. In some cases crews are planting new greenery. At other times they are tending to beautification projects that were started last year or earlier.

Lexington Sheriff’s Department publishes video of burglary, asks for help to ID

Two alleged burglars – shown in the photos – were caught on camera going through a Lawson Road home in Leesville. The owners said the two suspects kicked in the back door and took hunting equipment. Suspects and truck depicted in photos. If you recognize them, call 888-CRIME-SC with tips. […]

West Columbia City Hall closed Monday for Memorial Day, releases sanitation information

The City of West Columbia City Hall will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday. Household garbage, yard trash, and recycling WILL NOT be collected on Monday. Sanitation customers that normally receive services on Monday, will have household garbage ONLY picked up on Tuesday. […]

Airport High School students raise more than $50,000 for Camp Kemo

Airport High School Student Government under the direction of adviser, Daniel Bailey, held their annual Charity Drive for Camp Kemo. This year the effort was held from Feb. 24- March 5. In that time, Airport High School raised $50,031.67 for Camp Kemo. The annual fundraiser which has been held by Airport […]