Month: October 2018

3 arrested in Lexington County on child pornography and related charges

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced, Thursday, the arrest of Robert Wilden Geiger (age 34) of Pelion, Taz Michael Johnson (age 22) of Swansea, and Katherine  Louise Chatten (age 19) of Lexington, on nine charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators, with the Lexington […]

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REMINDER – Flock to the Block is Friday, at Airport High School before Homecoming Game

Eagles for a Cause is presenting Flock to the Block. It’s from 4-7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 12, at Airport High School. The annual food truck festival put on before Airport High Schools Homecoming Football game. Click here to visit Flock to the Block Website Flock to the Block is a free annual food truck festival […]

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Crash closes I-26, HAZMAT team called in

Eastbound lanes were closed on Interstate 26 after a crash of two tractor trailers, and other vehicles, Thursday evening. Motorists were being asked to find an alternate route. The incident was causing major traffic delays, and it was expected to take several hours to clear, possibly impacting early-morning traffic. Columbia Fire Department and Irmo Fire […]

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West Columbia Fire Department proactive as Fire Prevention Week approaches

Oct. 7- 13, is Fire Prevention Week and the West Columbia Fire Department has a message for its residents. “Smoke detectors have been proven to save lives,” said West Columbia Fire Chief Chris Smith. “We never want any loss of life.” Smith said the WCFD gets smoke detectors from the American Red Cross. He also […]

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Crash closes I-26, HAZMAT team called in

Eastbound lanes were closed on Interstate 26 after a crash of two tractor trailers, and other vehicles, Thursday evening. Motorists were being asked to find an alternate route. The incident was causing major traffic delays, and it was expected to take several hours to clear, possibly impacting early-morning traffic. Columbia Fire Department and Irmo Fire […]

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West Columbia Fire Department proactive as Fire Prevention Week approaches

Oct. 7- 13, is Fire Prevention Week and the West Columbia Fire Department has a message for its residents. “Smoke detectors have been proven to save lives,” said West Columbia Fire Chief Chris Smith. “We never want any loss of life.” Smith said the WCFD gets smoke detectors from the American Red Cross. He also […]

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Town of Pine Ridge 60th Anniversary celebration is Oct. 13

Come out and Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Town of Pine Ridge. The celebration is from 10 am until 7 p.m. on Oct. 13. It includes Free Rides, Craft and Food Vendors at the Midland Girls Softball Complex  at 2768 Fish Hatchery Road. There will be special guests and entertainment on the Pine Ridge Pharmacy […]

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Brookland-Cayce “Class of 1931” box to be opened Oct. 11

  By Dawn Kujawa – Lexington School District Two It has the makings of a great mystery novel. Crews working this summer to renovate the exterior of the Brookland-Cayce High School auditorium removed a brick engraved with “Class of 1931.” Tucked away behind that brick was a medium-sized slightly rectangular box, rusted and soldered shut. […]

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