Month: March 2016

Airport High School Orchestra earns Superior rating

The Airport High School Orchestra earned a Superior rating – Performing grade V music-  at  the State Performance Assessment (formerly known as Concert Festival). The AHS Orchestra traveled to Charleston’s West Ashley High School recently to participate.

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Lexington couple gets 20 years in fatal child neglect case

From the office of the 11th circuit solicitor:  A Lexington County couple has been sentenced to prison following the death of their 10 week old infant daughter. Jordan Hodson, age 36, and Sara Elizabeth Hodson, age 35, were given a stern prison sentence for committing fatal child neglect which led to the infant’s death on […]

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Man sentenced to 25 years for manslaughter in West Columbia case

From the Office of the 11th Circuit Solicitor: A Lexington man, William Thomas Embree, 37, of 364 Happy Town Road in Gaston has been sentenced to prison for the crimes of Voluntary Manslaughter and Kidnapping in the 2011 disappearance and murder of 22-year old Michael Jody George,of West Columbia. The Honorable Roger Couch sentenced Embree […]

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Lexington County’s Gabriel Colbert, Highway Patrol Trooper of the Year

State Trooper Gabriel M. Colbert  of Lexington County, received the South Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper of the Year award. He was chosen from among 13 other nominees from around the state. Colbert, assigned to Troop One/Midlands, was recognized for his efforts in saving the lives of three out-of-state motorists, including a 2-year-old child, during the “1,000 […]

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Pelican’s SnoBalls has West Columbia Ribbon Cutting

Pelican’s SnoBalls held its ribbon cutting, Thursday. Pelican’s SnoBalls is at 442 Meeting Street in West Columbia. Pelican’s SnoBalls has more flavor than a Snowball and it’s fluffy like Shaved Ice, it’s the perfect blend of snow and flavor.

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Tartan Day South is March 31-April 3

Tartan Day South is March 31-April 3 (Thurs. through Sunday.)  Celtic Movie Night is free, Thursday (March 31) at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater. On Friday (April 1) festivities begin at Historic Columbia Speedway. Those activities continue from Friday until Sunday. The 6th Annual Tartan Day South event is a four day celebration of Celtic heritage. […]

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City of West Columbia issues closing schedule

The City of West Columbia has issued a closing schedule for the Easter holiday. City Hall will be closed, Friday, March 25. Regular hours will resume Monday, March 28.

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Cayce Festival of the Arts is Saturday, April 9

This year there is a New Festival Location On the grounds of Cayce’s Historic Brookland-Cayce High School, 1300 State Street, Cayce. The Cayce Festival of the Arts features Fine Artists/Photographers, Fine Crafters, and Authors/Writers. It is presented by The Cayce Avenues Association. Last year’s event was a huge success. This year’s event is shaping up […]

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