Month: June 2019

Flood warning in effect for the Congaree River

There has been a lot of rain in the last few days. The upper parts of the Broad and Saluda Rivers have also gotten lots of rainfall. That river water is now flowing down to the Congaree River and could affect the Cayce and West Columbia Riverwalks. A Flood Warning is in effect until Friday, […]

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Ellett Brothers of Chapin to close

Ellett Brothers of Chapin has notified its employees that it will permanently close. The announcment came last weekend and informed peronnel Ellett Brothers would close by Aug. 5. Employees received a letter telling them Ellett Brothers will close from United Sporting Company, the owner of Ellett Brothers. The business has been a fixture in Chapin […]

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Lexington 2 announces top teachers and support Staff

Lexington Two announces the 2019-20 winners of Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year for the district’s schools. This year’s recipients are: AIRPORT HIGH Teacher of the Year: Vicki Stilwell Support Staff of the Year: Merry Nichols BROOKLAND-CAYCE HIGH Teacher of the Year: Ryan Van Omen Support Staff of the Year:  Anita […]

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Airport High School’s Jayla Jamison, Swansea’s Danae McNeal awarded

Airport High School’s Jayla Jamison was named Class 4A Track and Field Athlete of the Year. Jamison was among 21 recognized Sunday by the South Carolina Coaches Association of Women’s Sports. For the second consecutive year, Jamison, who just finsihed her fresman year at Airport, won the Class 4A award. She scored four gold medals […]

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City of West Columbia publishes Newsletter

The City of West Columbia has published a newsletter. The newsletter has information about new restaurants, and established businesses. Click here for a link to the Newsletter. There’s also a link to it at the top right of this page. The City of West Columbia has published its first newsletter. The first edition is for […]

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Springdale Summerfest and Golf Cart Parade is June 29

The Springdale Summerfest and Golf Cart Parade is June 29 Springdale is offering a lot of activities to get outside this summer. Planning is in full swing for the Springdale Summerfest and Golf Cart Parade, according to Mayor Michael Bishop. It is scheduled for June 29, and includes food, entertainment and activities. It’s in the […]

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New mural on State Street in Cayce

There is a new mural on State Street in Cayce. It’s by Will Bryan. The project was started just before the 2019 Soiree on State, according to a post by the City of Cayce. City of Cayce photo

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Deputy involved in collision, road closed in Lexington County, Saturday morning

South Lake Drive in Lexington was closed Saturday morning, between Two Notch Road and Community Drive, due to a vehicle collision. There were injuries. Two vehicles involved, including a Lexington County Sheriff’s Department patrol unit. Both drivers transported to the hospital for treatment, according to a LCSD report.South Lake remains closed from Two Notch Road […]

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