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Man found dead in Lexington County Wednesday, is identified

A man found dead on Wednesday, in Lexington County has been identified. He died at the scene from what appears to be a single gunshot wound, according to Fisher. Isaac’s address is listed as unknown. An autopsy is planned on Thursday to determine the cause of death. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department […]

Busbee, Northside Art Students recognized by C-WC Lions

The Cayce-West Columbia Lion’s Club has recognized students from Busbee Creative Arts Academy and Northside Middle School for being selected as one of the top Peace Poster contest winners from their schools. The winners were presented with a gift at the last Lion’s Club meeting at Grecian Gardens. The winners […]

West Columbia moves to buy more parking, old City Hall

The City of West Columbia made a move toward purchasing some long sought-after property, Tuesday. West Columbia City Council voted to authorize move toward the purchase of the Drexler properties at 431 and 435 Meeting Street and 426 Center Street, said Anna Huffman, the city’s public information officer. The property […]

Mandy Fournier receives Cayce’s “Whole Sole” Award

Cayce Public Safety Officer Mandy Fournier has been awarded the City of Cayce’s “Whole Sole” Award for going above and beyond her duties as a Cayce Public Safety officer. She was recognized at the Cayce City Council meeting, Tuesday.

Man released from hospital charged in officer-involved shooting

City of Cayce Spokeswoman Ashley Hunter issued a statement Tuesday afternoon regarding the Cayce Public Safety officer involved shooting. The statement is below. John William Day. (LCDC Photo.) On Sunday “at approximately 8:15 p.m. Officers responded to 141 Tufton Court located in the City of Cayce for a report of gunshots […]

West Columbia introduces new Code Compliance Inspector

Siahee Shipman was introduced as the City of West Columbia’s new Code Compliance Inspector at the city council meeting, Tuesday. Shipman was with the City of Columbia for 13 years before coming to West Columbia. He is pictured with Code Compliance Manager Rozell Johnson, left. Councilmen Trevor Beddell, Jimmy Brooks, […]

Mary Shaffer is Miss Bearcat 2017

The Brookland-Cayce High School Miss Bearcat Pageant was held Monday Night. Mary Shaffer was crowned Miss Bearcat. Here are some Photos from the pageant.

Police investigate West Columbia shooting

There was a shooting in the parking lot of the West Columba Habitat for Humanity Restore around 3 p.m. Monday, said Capt. Scott Morrison, assistant West Columbia Police chief. The West Columbia Police Department had several units – and assistance from other law enforcement agencies- and a helicopter on the […]

Officer-involved shooting in Cayce

SLED is investigating a Sunday night shooting that involves a Department of Public Safety officer. Officers were called to a report of shots fired at a home Sunday night, according to SLED. At the site, officers became involved in a confrontation with a man when the shooting occurred. The […]

West Columbia City Council to meet Tuesday at 6 p.m.

The West Columbia City Council will meet for its Regular Council Meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, at West Columbia City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia Included on the agenda are: A report on the 2016 Goals and Priorities Strategic Plan Ordinances: Chris Drive Council Analysis: Second Reading Consideration […]