Month: March 2019

West Columbia Beatification Foundation’s Taste on the River sets new records -Photo gallery

Taste on the River experienced its best year ever. “It was the biggest one yet. It was the best attendance we have had,” said Melissa Sprouse-Brown, chairwoman of the West Columbia Beatification Foundation. The total raised at the third “Taste” on Feb. 26, was announced at the WCBF meeting Thursday. It was $16,625. Sprouse-Browne said […]

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Alleged biting student restrained, EMS worker faces charge

A Lexington County emergency medical services employee has been charged after being accused of assaulting a child he was attempting to restrain while on duty. The first responder was in the process of restraining a 7-year-old student at New Bridge Academy in West Columbia Friday. He is accused of making contact with the student in […]

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West Columbia Police officers recognized by Chief Dennis Tyndall

West Columbia Police Chief Dennis Tyndall recognized Captain Doug Hook, Sergeant Andrew Jackson, and Corporal Calvin Brown for their recent promotions at the March West Columbia City Council Meeting, Tuesday.

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West Columbia Police officers recognized for promotions

West Columbia Police Chief Dennis Tyndall recognized Master Patrol Officers India Taylor, Chris Yarborough, and Robin Rivers for their recent promotions. The recognition was made at Tuesday’s West Columbia City Council meeting.

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Creative Christmas decorations get recognition from West Columbia City Council

West Columbia City Council, with Mayor Pro-Tem Tem Miles (pictured) recognized Tamera Tedder and Jennifer Early for their creative Christmas decorations and festive spirit. Their home was beautifully decorated in the Mill Village this Christmas season.

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Congaree Rapid Girls’ Soccer Team receives resolution from city

City Council Mayor Pro-Tem Tem Miles presented  the Congaree Rapid Futbol Club SKY U18 Girls’ Soccer Team with a resolution for winning 1st place in their league, the James Island Tournament, and the GPS Lexington Tournament. The team finished the season by winning the 2018 Youth Soccer President’s State Cup Championship in January 2018 in […]

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Officer India Taylor recognized for creating Bobcat Boys, Bobcat Girls at Saluda River school

City Council (pictured Mayor Pro-Tem Tem Miles) presented Master Patrol Officer India Taylor, School Resource Officer, with a resolution recognizing her for her service in the creation of the  Bobcat Boys and the Bobcat Girls at the Saluda River Academy for the Arts.

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Alleged biting student restrained, EMS worker faces charge

A Lexington County emergency medical services employee has been charged after being accused of assaulting a child he was attempting to restrain while on duty. The first responder was in the process of restraining a 7-year-old student at New Bridge Academy in West Columbia Friday. He is accused of making contact with the student in […]

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