Irmo Fire responds after car runs into to a building on St. Andrews Road

Irmo Fire District crews and Lexington County EMS personnel were on the scene after a vehicle ran into a home in the 6100 block of St Andrew’s Road, Tuesday before noon. The incident caused substantial damage to the building. there were minor injuries to the driver and two people in […]

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City of Cayce Provides Update on Sewer Line Break

NOTIFICATION TIMELINE: On May 20, the City of Cayce notified residents and the public of a Sanitary Sewer Overflow in the Riverland Drive area of Cayce. The overflow appeared to have been caused by a manhole failure.  On May 24, the City of Cayce notified residents and the public of a […]

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Lexington Woman Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* and Related Charges

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Maria Grace Seipel, (age 21) of Lexington, on five charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Lexington Police Department made the arrest. Investigators with the Attorney General’s Office, […]

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Michael Boulware, of Gray Collegiate, recognized as Student-of-the-Quarter at the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Business Breakfast

Gray Collegiate Academy Student Michael Boulware was recognized as Student-of-the-Quarter Tuesday at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Business Breakfast. Michael devotes his time to charitable causes and he is a linebacker on the Gray football team. Michael is pictured with his parents Michael and Jessica, Gray Principal Dr. Brian Newsome, […]

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Gray Collegiate Academy Science Teacher Holly Sharpe recognized as Teacher-of-the-Quarter at the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Breakfast

Gray Collegiate Academy Science Teacher Holly Sharpe was recognized as Teacher-of-the-Quarter Tuesday at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Business Breakfast. Holly has been a teacher for more than 30 years. She is pictured with Gray Principal Dr. Brian Newsome, Byron Thomas of the C-WC Chamber Board and Tim James, C-WC […]

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From Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center to Lexington County Recreation – A Plethora of Summer Camp Opportunities in West Columbia

The school year is ending and that means parents may be looking for activities for their children when they are on summer vacation. There are many camps that are going on in the West Columbia community. Below, some of the summer camp opportunities are listed. Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center Free Summer […]

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Several crashes on I-26 in Lexington County stop traffic on Memorial Day afternoon

Traffic was at a standstill, Monday afternoon on I-26 near Cayce. The City of Cayce issued an alert that read: “Please avoid the area of 26 East between Highway 1 and Airport Blvd. Multiple accidents in and law enforcement and emergency personnel are on the scene.” According to the South […]

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Phase 2 of the Cayce Riverwalk is closed

Phase 2 of the Cayce Riverwalk (from the railroad trestles to Kelly Jones Park) will remain closed while repairs are made. The City of Cayce has experienced a Sanitary Sewer Overflow over the weekend, along Phase 2 of the Riverwalk in Cayce. The overflow appears to have been caused by […]

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Columbia Fire Department crew responds to fire at California Dreaming Saturday evening

Second Shift crews from the Columbia Fire Department responded after a fire broke out at California Dreaming restaurant Saturday evening. Units responded to the restaurant on Assembly Street shortly before 9:30 p.m. Upon arrival officers on the scene quickly called for a 2nd Alarm after fire was seen from a […]

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Lexington 2 announces plan for free meals this summer through a federally funded child nutrition program

Lexington Two announces two ways for area youth to get meals this summer through a federally funded child nutrition program that provides free, nutritious breakfast and lunch meals through the months when youth are out of school. Lexington Two’s sponsorship of the Summer Food Service program makes free meals available […]

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