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Appreciation event held for retiring Lexington Health CEO Tod Augsburger, incoming CEO Kirk Jenkins shares his vision – See the Photos

Several Midlands Chambers of Commerce brought together members of the Lexington Health Board of Directors, business leaders and elected officials to celebrate the LMC Leadership. The event was held to show appreciation for Tod Augsburger upon his retirement from the hospital system’s CEO position. It was held, Tuesday, in the […]

City of Cayce Promotes Betsy Catchings to Assistant City Manager

The City of Cayce is pleased to announce the promotion of Betsy Catchings, Cayce native and Cayce Utilities Director, to Assistant City Manager. In her role as Cayce Utilities Director, Betsy Catchings was named the Water Environment Association of South Carolina (WEASC) Capital District Engineer of the Year. In past years she was also named […]

Cayce Police Make Arrests in Two Separate Cases; stemming from an assault investigation and a narcotics operation

(From the City of Cayce) – The Cayce Police Department continues to demonstrate its unwavering commitment to protecting our community, with officers and investigators making significant arrests in two separate cases—one stemming from a violent assault investigation and another from a proactive undercover narcotics operation. ITEM ONE: Sexual Exploitation of a Minor Charges […]

Cayce City Council Appoints James Smith as new City Attorney

(City of Cayce Press Release) – James Smith, an attorney with more than three decades of experience, brings his legal skill, public‐sector experience, and proven leadership to the City of Cayce. As the council-appointed City Attorney, Smith has managed the full range of civil, business, real estate, land use, construction, […]

South Congaree Christmas Tree Lighting is Friday, Christmas Parade is Saturday at 10 a.m.

The South Congaree Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is Friday, Dec. 5. It will feature live music, food trucks, Coffee and Hot Chocolate, Christmas Carols, and a visit from Santa Claus. The South Congaree Christmas Parade is at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 13, on Main Street, South Congaree. Bring your family […]

Irmo Fire responds to a car fire in the parking lot at Bower Parkway, Tuesday afternoon

Irmo Fire District crews responded to a vehicle fire in a parking lot off Bower Parkway Tuesday afternoon. (Click here to see the video) The car was considered a total loss, according to the Irmo Fire District. Crews closed one of the entrances to the parking lot while hot spots […]

Cayce Mayor Elise Partin receives Leadership Award from Women in Municipal Government

Cayce Mayor Elise Partin received the 2025 Leadership Award from the Women in Municipal Government in November. More than 250 women attended the WIMG luncheon where the award was presented. The National League of Cities 2025 City Summit was held in Salt Lake City, UT. The summit consisted of work […]

Lexington County Coroner identifies teen who died in a vehicle accident, late Saturday night

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a single-vehicle accident in the 100 block of Stone Road in the Batesburg area of Lexington County on Saturday, at approximately 11:05 p.m. According to Fisher, Mr. Eduardo Yair Aguirre, 19, of Batesburg was the passenger in a […]

Former Brookland Cayce QB Reed Charpia named South Atlantic Conference Offensive Player of the Year, leads Newberry to Conference Championship, Playoff Wins

Newberry Quarterback Reed Charpia has been named 2025 South Atlantic Conference Offensive Player of the Year. He is a Graduate Student at Newberry. Charpia is a Brookland-Cayce High School graduate. He is also one of 36 players nominated for the prestigious Harlon Hill Trophy annually awarded to the top player […]