Month: August 2017

Lexington County on SCDOT list for gas tax funding of roads

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) announced, Wednesday, the awarding of nearly $39 million in contracts for another 100 road resurfacing and rehabilitation projects totaling 72 miles in nine counties across the state. SCDOT File photo These projects reflect funding from a variety of sources including:  federal funds, Roads Bill funding and funding provided […]

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Lexington County Sheriff’s Deputies investigate shooting

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting on Villa Court off Emanuel Church Road. A male victim was shot in the upper body, according to a LCSD report. The victim was transported by EMS to the hospital for treatment. The victim is reportedly in stable condition after surgery. No further information is available […]

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Cayce Public Safety seeks help to identify suspect in theft

The Cayce Department of Public Safety is requesting the community’s assistance to help identify a suspect related to a burglary and theft at Brookland-Cayce High School. The incident happened on State Street in Cayce during the early morning hours of Monday (July 31.) A golf cart and electronics were allegedly stolen during this incident. The […]

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West Columbia to resume removal of house in mill village

On Tuesday, during an active demolition project, representatives from SCDHEC visited 220 Hudson Street, West Columbia, and requested additional information from the contractor. The contractor voluntarily suspended the project to cooperate with SCDHEC. The contractor hired by the City of West Columbia to demolish the structure at 220 Hudson street has worked with SCDHEC to provide […]

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Lexington County on SCDOT list for gas tax funding of roads

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) announced, Wednesday, the awarding of nearly $39 million in contracts for another 100 road resurfacing and rehabilitation projects totaling 72 miles in nine counties across the state. SCDOT File photo These projects reflect funding from a variety of sources including:  federal funds, Roads Bill funding and funding provided […]

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Lexington County Sheriff’s Deputies investigate shooting

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting on Villa Court off Emanuel Church Road. A male victim was shot in the upper body, according to a LCSD report. The victim was transported by EMS to the hospital for treatment. The victim is reportedly in stable condition after surgery. No further information is available […]

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Mike Bollinger recognized at city council meeting for Backhoe Rodeo Championship

Mike Bollinger, equipment operator for the West Columbia Sanitation Department was recognized with a resolution at the West Columbia City Council meeting Tuesday. Bollinger was the winner of the State Backhoe Rodeo Competition. He is pictured with a resolution in his honor, with Mayor Bobby Horton.

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West Columbia offers a wide range of housing options

Some say West Columbia is the best-kept secret in the Midlands. “You are in the middle of everything and you have easy access to just about anywhere you want to go,” said West Columbia Mayor Bobby Horton. “It’s why we have such a wide variety of citizens. It’s a good place to live for just […]

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