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Person killed Lexington County vehicle accident, identified

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died due to a single-vehicle accident on Saturday at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Willow Forks Road in Lexington County. According to Fisher, Mr. Marty Shealy, Jr., 33, of Batesburg was killed when his vehicle left the road. The vehicle struck […]

West Columbia “Float and Freeze” down the river is July 29

The West Columbia “Float and Freeze” down the river will be held at the Riverwalk Amphitheater on Saturday, July 29. City of West Columbia, SC Staff will be onsite handing out free koozies, information about the City, and Pelican Bucks to the first 100 people to come up to the tent! […]

Lexington County Man steals girl’s innocence, gets life in prison

Bryan Jeffrey Ellis was sentenced to life in prison in Lexington County General Sessions Court. The sentenced was announced Thursday by Deputy Solicitor Suzzanne Mayes, from the office of Rick Hubbard, 11th Circuit Solicitor. Ellis, 30, was found guilty of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor – first degree and […]

Man accused of choking woman in Lexington County

A Charlotte man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after an altercation with a woman at a Lexington County apartment complex Tuesday morning. Christopher Scott Griffin, 50, is charged with grabbing the woman by the neck and choking her to the point of restricting her airway, according an […]

Lexington County man charged with criminal sexual conduct with minor

A Swansea man has been arrested and charged with third degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor under the age of 11. Michael Shawn Smith, 34, is charged with inappropriately kissing a victim multiple times between December 2016 and March 2017, according to arrest warrants. “This arrest and charge are […]

Bryant Herring Sr. is Cayce-West Columbia Lion-of-the-Year

Bryant Herring Sr. has been named Cayce-West Columbia Lions Club Lion-of-the-Year. Bryant has been a lion for more than 12 years. He is in the real estate business at ERA Wilder reality company. He received his award at the July Lions Club meeting.

City of West Columbia’s Mike Bollinger wins State Backhoe Rodeo Championship

Mike Bollinger, City of West Columbia equipment operator in the Public Works Department won the American Public Works Association (APWA) 33rd Annual State Championship Backhoe Rodeo Competition in Charleston, on Tuesday. He competed against eight other backhoe operators around the state. Mayor Bobby Horton said, “We are extremely proud to […]

AllSouth Federal Credit Union cuts ribbon at remodeled branch, Cayce

A Ribbon Cutting and After Hours was held Tuesday at AllSouth Federal Credit Union. The newly remodeled branch is at 701 Knox Abbott Dr, Cayce. Pictured are: Tom Gottshall (AllSouth board member) Bill Koehler (AllSouth CEO) Renae Downs (AllSouth branch manager) Bill Mooneyhan (C-WC Chamber Board) and Gregg Pinner (C-WC Chamber […]

S.C. Department of Corrections Job Fair is Friday, 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is holding a Job Fair from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Friday (July 14.) The SCDC is seeking Cadets ages 18-to-20, and Officers, ages 21-and-up. Also wanted are Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses and qualified mental health professionals. Other employment opportunities include food […]

Electro-Spec investing $3.1 million in Lexington County, bringing 53 jobs

Electro-Spec, Inc., a specialty plating manufacturer, is locating new production operations in Lexington County. The new development is projected to bring $3.1 million of capital investment and create 53 new jobs. Hiring to begin in the fall. “Having a company like Electro-Spec move to Lexington County is a testament to […]