Purple Martin Tours on Lake Murray for the 2026 Season begin Wednesday, June 24
Lexington, SC – Carolina Safari Co. is excited to announce the return of its highly anticipated Purple Martin Tours for the 2026 season, offering guests the opportunity to witness one of South Carolina’s most spectacular natural phenomena on Lake Murray. Join local Naturalist, Captain Zach Steinhauser, for a pontoon boat tour of the largest purple […]
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West Columbia City Council recognizes Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center afterschool students promoting pedestrian safety
Mayor Tem miles and West Columbia City Council recognized the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center – BLEC 21st Century Afterschool students for promoting pedestrian safety awareness at the Special Council Meeting on Monday, June 15. In partnership with the Active and Accessible Community Transit Coalition, SCDOT, and the South Carolina Department of Public Health, these talented […]
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Body discovered in Lexington Wednesday has been identified as missing person Elena K. Moore, autopsy scheduled for Saturday
The body of the female discovered near Old Cherokee Road and Northlake Drive on Wednesday, has been identified as missing person Elena K. Moore. An autopsy is scheduled to be conducted at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, at MUSC in Charleston. Additional information regarding the cause and manner of […]
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Father’s Day is Sunday, treat your Dad at a fine West Columbia restaurant
Sunday, June 21, is Father’s Day. Fathers Day became nationally recognized in 1972. However, the nation’s first Father’s Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910, in the state of Washington. If you’re looking for something special, there are some dining hot spots in West Columbia where you can go to […]
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Ribbon cut on the Airport Boulevard Gateway Project With Mayors Elise Partin, Cayce, Tim Miles West Columbia
The ribbon was cut on the Airport Boulevard Gateway Project, Wednesday. Click here to see video Cayce Mayor Elise Partin cut the ribbon with the Midlands Business Leadership Group. West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles, West Columbia City Administrator Brian Carter and Lexington County Councilman Todd Cockrell attended the celebration. Th […]
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Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, West Columbia Police, SLED, Homeland Security conducting an investigation into drug and human trafficking near West Columbia
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department began conducting an investigation, Thursday, into drug and human trafficking Thursday at multiple locations throughout Lexington County. The multi-agency operation includes the West Columbia Police Department, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division – SLED and the Department of Homeland Security. The operation includes a significant […]
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Lexington police issue press release regarding Elena Katherine Moore and discovery of body
Chief Terrence Green updated the Town of Lexington community on new developments related to the case of a missing woman during a press conference Wednesday afternoon. The Lexington Police Department received a tip from the community that Elena Katherine Moore had been seen in the area of North Lake Drive […]
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Body found in Lexington, clothes match description of missing woman
Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green said the clothes on a body found in Lexington, match description of Elena Katherine Moore. She has been missing woman since Friday. Greene said the body found Wednesday was found around 2:48 p.m. The coroner had not identified the body as of 6:31. He said […]
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WesCo Brew and Bowl Opens June 26, in Cayce in former Charleston Highway Piggly Wiggly – Includes Bowling, Dining and Entertainment
$13.2 million investment transforms former Piggly Wiggly into Midlands’ premier entertainment venue, with grand opening events June 26–28 CAYCE, S.C. — Midlands residents are invited to experience the excitement at WesCo Brew & Bowl, Cayce’s all-new entertainment destination, during its grand opening weekend, taking place Friday, June 26 through Sunday, June 28. […]
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Editorial: License plate readers can play an important role, but must be used responsibly
To the Editor: I appreciated Senator Brian Adams’ recent column in the Post and Courier on automatic license plate readers and the need for South Carolina to handle this issue responsibly. Too often, debates over public safety tools become all-or-nothing arguments. In reality, the better answer is to set clear […]
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