Month: July 2017

UPDATE -individuals identified

Do you know the identity of either of these individuals? Their names are needed to solve a theft case. Call Detective Beza at 803-358-1414.

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Crosswalk installed on Sunset Boulevard in front of House of Raeford

The City of West Columbia, in a public-private partnership, has completed the installation of the High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk Beacon (HAWK) on Sunset Boulevard in front of House of Raeford. The project was made possible with an award from Lexington County C-Funds and matching funds from House of Raeford. J. Moore Electrical was the lowest bidding […]

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Saluda, Congaree rivers being tested weekly

The Saluda and Congaree rivers are vital to Lexington County. A coalition that was organized with the help of the Congaree Riverkeeper is checking river water quality. In the summer, a plethora of tubers, kayakers, canoers and swimmers can be found on the rivers that run through metropolitan Columbia. “All greens again” which means healthy […]

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Holland Avenue Baptist Church takes annual mission trip to Guatemala

A group of 13 from Holland Avenue Baptist Church went to Guatemala to help orphans in that country. The church group from Holland Avenue, in Cayce, goes to Guatemala every June. On the trip, supplies – ranging from clothes to food – are delivered to the people in need in Guatemala. Chuck Underhill, a church member […]

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City of West Columbia making way for more parking

Things are slowly changing in the West Columbia River District.  The City of West Columbia has been in the process of acquiring more property for parking. “We are moving cautiously, but deliberately, to help make sure there is more parking to facilitate our thriving businesses in the State and Meeting street area,” said West Columbia Mayor […]

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Cayce-West Columbia Junior Chamber hosting Run For Our Troops

The Cayce-West Columbia Junior Chamber is hosting its 6th Annual Run For Our Troops 5k on September 11 at the Riverfront Park in West Columbia. Register by Saturday and get $5 off registration with code FREEDOM. That makes the race only $15 OR race and a shirt for just $25. For more information and to register please visitwww.runforourtroops.com.

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Work continues on Leaphart Road Bridge, in West Columbia

It looks like part of the Leaphart Road Bridge has been installed, all the way across I-26. The bridge was suddenly, and unexpectedly, closed in March after it was damaged after being hit by a truck. Previous story on Leaphart Road Bridge Because of the bridge closure, crews have been working to finish the higher […]

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New restaurant in West Columbia?

While it has not been confirmed officially yet, sources say a new restaurant is being built in West Side Plaza. West Side Plaza is anchored by Hobby Lobby and Bi-Lo on US 1 (Augusta Highway.) The new restaurant coming is a Taco Bell said a source. More information will be added later.

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