The Cayce Department of Public Safety responded to a residential structure fire in the 1800 block of Charleston Highway, on the afternoon of April

16. There were no injuries reported as the fire was bought under control.

American Red Cross disaster-trained volunteers are assisting the family. The Red Cross is helping two adults by providing financial assistance for food, clothing, lodging and other essentials, and comfort kits containing personal hygiene items.

Spring brings with it budding trees, blooming flowers, and refreshing showers. However, these spring showers can quickly turn into dangerous thunderstorms. Thunderstorms and lightning happen more often in the afternoon and evening, but can strike at any time of the day or night. Lightning kills more people every year than hurricanes. Tornadoes and high winds can damage homes, blow down trees and utility poles, causing widespread power outages and damage to homes.

For tips and to create a family emergency plan, download the Red Cross Emergency app at www.redcross.org/apps .

Help people affected by disasters and countless other crises by making a gift to American Red Cross Disaster Relief. Your gift enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from disasters big and small. To donate, visit www.redcross.org , call 1-800-RED-CROSS, or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.

Don Merckle and The Blacksmiths with Jeff Lucero Band played the third Rhythm on the River Concert Series, presented by the Greater Cayce West Columbia Chamber of Commerce, on April 20. The concert was at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater. This week there is a special Friday night Rhythm on the River, with Brian Conner. This week’s food truck is Carolina Cookin’ Southern Fusion.