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Coroner identifies Lexington homicide victim

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the victim of a homicide that occurred at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Monday, in the 100 block of Glasgo Lane. According to Fisher, Austin Chandler, 26, of Lexington was pronounced dead at the scene as the result of apparent gunshot wounds. An autopsy has […]

West Columbia examines odor ordinance, suspends noise rules for new school construction

The City of West Columbia will look into adopting an odor ordinance. The idea was debated at council’s meeting Monday. Councilman Tem Miles said he is ‘thankful” council is discussing odors specific to the House of Raeford poultry processing plant on Sunset Boulevard. Right: Don Icenhower of the Lexington 2 School […]

City of Cayce rebrands

The City of Cayce, with the slogan “Time for Life” introduced its new branding campaign Monday at a press conference at the Cayce Municipal Building, on Monday morning. The rebrand includes the color blue and a new insignia. Cayce Mayor Elise Partin said the city’s residents were asked for feedback so that […]

Homicide in Lexington County to be investigated by SLED due to LCSD family involvement

Lexington County Sheriff’s deputies have been dispatched to the 100 block of Glasgo Lane in response to a homicide. SLED will be leading the investigation, according to Capt. Adam Myrick of the LCSD. Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon asked SLED to lead the investigation to avoid any potential conflict of […]

Large alligator seen in Cayce, part of Timmerman Trail blocked off

Cayce Department of Public Safety officers are blocking off an area near the large bridge by SCANA and the Timmerman Trail because there is a large alligator in the area. As an extra layer of protection for our citizens, officers have closed the area until further notice. City of Cayce […]

West Columbia’s Drew McKissick elected Chairman of SC Republican Party

Drew McKissick was elected as the State Chairman of the SC Republican Party Saturday at the 2017 South Carolina Republican Party State Convention. McKissick lives in West Columbia with his wife Amy. Drew. Drew McKissickMcKissick received 86 percent of the vote and defeated Mark Powell of Anderson County. McKissick assumes the duties of […]

5 in Lexington, 1 in Swansea arrested for child pornography

On Friday, SC Attorney General Alan Wilson and Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon, announced the arrest of the following six individuals on charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. 6 men arrested in Lexington County child pornography crackdown Arrested were: Sean Wilcox (age 21) of Lexington, William Freeman (age 37) of […]

Brookland-Cayce falls in State Championship girls soccer overtime game

After regulation Brookland-Cayce and Indian Land High School were tied at 1 in the State Championship game in girls soccer. And after two 10-minute overtimes and two 5-minute overtimes it was still 1-1 Saturday at Irmo High School. The game was not decided until Indian Land blocked one of five […]

Brookland-Cayce playing for State soccer title at Irmo field, Saturday

FOUND Cayce Public Safety seeks help to find missing teen – Updated

Jurnee Smith-McBeth has been found. The juvenile reported missing earlier has been located at the Walmart in West Columbia. She in home safely with her parents. The Cayce Department of Public Safety is requesting the community’s help to locate Jurnee Smith-McBeth, 15. Jurnee left her residence in Cayce on Monday (May […]