Month: May 2017
The Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto arrived at what is now the Congaree River in West Columbia on April 21, 1540. He described the site as alive with the activity of the Native American tribes that inhabited the area. As spring 2017 progresses, West Columbia river-users are filled with the same excitement of the ages, […]
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The two Cayce police officers who were shot during a traffic stop early Saturday morning were released from the hospital Monday. “We are happy to inform everyone, that both of our Officers have been released from the hosptial! Let’s wish them a speedy recovery!” was posted on the Cayce Department of Public Safety’s Facebook page. The […]
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Brookland-Cayce’s graduation is at 8 a.m. Thursday at the stadium on the school’s campus. Airport’s graduation is at 8 a.m. Friday at the stadium on the Airport campus. Lexington School District Two’s Adult Education’s graduation was held last Thursday (May 25.)
Read More >>Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released the name of the individual who died as a result of a shooting incident. The shooting occurred at approximately 10:15 p.m. on Saturday at 900 Taylor Street, Columbia. Laron L. Martin, 37, of Carroll Drive, West Columbia was transported from the scene by Richland County EMS to Palmetto Health […]
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Solar Fest West has been scheduled for the West Columbia Riverwalk and Amphitheater. The City of West Columbia announced the event Friday. City officials have issued an invitation to “view the once in a lifetime solar eclipse at Solar Fest West.” Solar Fest West will feature live music, food trucks, a beer garden, activities, and more. […]
Read More >>Remember the video, from the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, of the burglary suspect opening the fridge? Brittany Martin has been arrested and charged in that case, according a sheriff’s department report. Photo of Brittany Martin from the LCSD. Initial story Link: Woman looks in refrigerator while burglarizing Two alleged burglars – shown in the photos – […]
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It was a hot day with a cool breeze as the evening began on the Congaree River. And the 13th Annual Spring Edition of the CMC Steel Rhythm on the River Concert Series ended Saturday. There is a fall Concert Series. The concerts are held at the Wyman “Mac” Rish Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater in West Columbia. Saturdays bands were The Travelin Kine and Black […]
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Two officers and a man running from police were shot early Saturday morning. At approximately 12:35 a.m. officers with the Cayce Department of Public Safety initiated a routine traffic stop, said Ashley Hunter, spokeswoman for the Cayce Department of Public Safety. The stop began on Knox-Abbott Drive near the Blossom Street Bridge in the City […]
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