Month: March 2017

I-26 Leaphart Road Bridge closed, damage significant after collision

Transportation closed the bridge on Leaphart Road that crosses Interstate 26, in West Columbia,  near mile marker 110, Friday. Crews are installing the closed and detour route signs immediately. The closure is necessary because a vehicle struck the bridge earlier Frida. SCDOT inspectors discovered significant structural damage that poses a threat to motorists on the […]

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West Columbia Councilman Dale Harley’s obituary, funeral is Sunday

Leonard Dale Harley, Sr., 76, of West Columbia, SC passed away Thursday, March 23, 2017. He was born in West Columbia, SC to the late James “Alburn” and Leola Spires Harley. Dale was a longtime member of Platt Springs UMC, were he once was very involved with the youth group and Boy Scouts. He was […]

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I-26 bridge over Leaphart Rd. damaged, 2 lanes closed temporarily

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will close two lanes of Interstate 26 eastbound near mile marker 110 at the Leaphart Road bridge beginning at approximately 11 a.m. Friday (March 24.) The closure is necessary because a vehicle struck the bridge earlier today. SCDOT has inspectors on site to perform temporary repairs to ensure the […]

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City of West Columbia issues release on death of Councilman Dale Harley

From the City of West Columbia: The City of West Columbia is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Mayor Pro-Tem L. Dale Harley on Thursday, March 23, 2017. He had represented Council District 1 since he first was elected in September 1993.  He also served two previous terms as mayor pro-tem during his tenure […]

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Ribbon cut on Cayce’s repaired Newman Boat Landing

The Thomas E. Newman Boat Landing is officially reopened. Cayce Mayor Elise Partin paid tribute to Newman (now deceased)  Thursday. He was a veteran, an educator and a basketball coach at Brookland-Cayce High School. The small ceremony to reopen the landing was held at the site off of 12th Street Extension, near Riverland Park, in Cayce.  The […]

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I-26 Leaphart Road Bridge closed, damage significant after collision

Transportation closed the bridge on Leaphart Road that crosses Interstate 26, in West Columbia,  near mile marker 110, Friday. Crews are installing the closed and detour route signs immediately. The closure is necessary because a vehicle struck the bridge earlier Frida. SCDOT inspectors discovered significant structural damage that poses a threat to motorists on the […]

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West Columbia Councilman Dale Harley’s obituary, funeral is Sunday

Leonard Dale Harley, Sr., 76, of West Columbia, SC passed away Thursday, March 23, 2017. He was born in West Columbia, SC to the late James “Alburn” and Leola Spires Harley. Dale was a longtime member of Platt Springs UMC, were he once was very involved with the youth group and Boy Scouts. He was […]

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I-26 bridge over Leaphart Rd. damaged, 2 lanes closed temporarily

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will close two lanes of Interstate 26 eastbound near mile marker 110 at the Leaphart Road bridge beginning at approximately 11 a.m. Friday (March 24.) The closure is necessary because a vehicle struck the bridge earlier today. SCDOT has inspectors on site to perform temporary repairs to ensure the […]

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