Ashley Hunter

22-year-old shot and killed at Cayce apartment complex, Lexington County Coroner identifies, believed to be isolated incident, say police

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher ha released the identity of a man who was found shot inside of his vehicle in the 800 block of Alexander Road in the Cayce area of Lexington County on Monday. Fisher states that Mr. Jalen Latrell Allen, 22, of Columbia, was transported to an area hospital where he was […]

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Cayce Fire Department unveils Muffin, the state’s first registered Fire Department Therapy Horse

 The Cayce Fire Department is launching their Midlands Gives campaign request by unveiling the state’s first registered Fire Department Therapy Horse, Muffin. Muffin, a 5-year-old mini horse, has gone through extensive training to be a registered therapy horse per Pet Partners’ equine standards for pet therapy. Muffin and her handler, Lindsay McDade, Cayce’s Community Risk Reduction Manager, received the highest […]

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Cayce Announces Vendor List and Road Closures for the 2024 Soiree on State

The ‘Party in the Street’ will feature local artists, local vendors, and live music in the Cayce River Arts District. The Soiree on State will return to Cayce’s State Street THIS SATURDAY, March 23rd! The 2024 “Party in the Street” will include artists, food and beverage vendors, a variety of live music, and a free kid’s area with […]

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Cayce Fire Department to host Save a Life Day on March 16, with bounce house, Easter Egg Hunt, safety training and opioid overdose awareness

The Cayce Fire Department is hosting Save a Life Day on March 16, at Granby Gardens Park (located at 1800 12th Street.) This new initiative will combine important safety opportunities, like CPR and basic first aid, with fun for the whole family! The event will kick off at 11 am and end at 2 pm. There will be a […]

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Cayce’s Soiree on State Returns on March 23

The ‘Party in the Street’ will feature local artists, local vendors, and live music in the Cayce River Arts District. The Soiree on State will return to Cayce’s State Street on Saturday, March 23rd!  The City has partnered with the Avenues Neighborhood Association to combine the Cayce Festival of the Arts with Soiree on State. Soiree on State […]

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16-year-old former Airport student charged by Cayce Police for making 2023 bomb threat

News release from CAYCE, SC – On February 7, 2023, the Cayce Police Department was alerted to a bomb threat received at Airport High School. As a safety precaution, the school was evacuated immediately and searched for any sort of explosive device. Thankfully, none were found. CPD responded to three additional bomb threats at Airport High School in February.  The safety of […]

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Cayce Historical Museum Opening African American Legends of Cayce Exhibit

From Ashley Hunter, Cayce Public Information Officer – The Cayce Historical Museum is excited to announce the first permanent exhibit dedicated to African Americans from the Cayce area: The African American Legends of Cayce Exhibit. The exhibit will highlight contemporary and 20th Century African American “Legends” from the Cayce area. Many pieces of the exhibit have been donated, or are […]

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4 arrested in connection to deadly, gang-related December apartment shooting in Cayce

CAYCE, SC – The Cayce Police Department announces findings and arrests in the Dec. 11, homicide at Abbott Arms Apartments on Wilkinson Street in Cayce. Officers have determined that the shooting was gang-related and was planned to originally be a robbery for drugs and money. The following four suspects have been arrested:  Joshua Sanchez, Age 18   Charges: Murder, Attempted Armed Robbery, Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery, and Possession of […]

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