Month: August 2019

Woods fire affects traffic on I-20, Tuesday afternoon

Units from Lexington County Fire Services were on the scene of a woods fire along I-20 near the 55mile marker, Tuesday afternoon. Crew members working the fire asked drivers to take their time moving through the area and to expect delays, or seek an alternate route if possible.

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West Columbia Beautification Foundation’s Tribute for Trees is Sept. 10

The West Columbia Beautification Foundation will hold its 5th Annual Tribute for Trees Fundraiser, on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at West Columbia City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia, from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Funds raised at the event will be used to plant trees around the City of West Columbia, beautifying the roadways […]

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Expect police check points in Lexington, Wednesday

Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green has announced that the Lexington Police Department will be conducting several Public Safety Checkpoints, in Lexington, on Wednesday, August 14. Officers will be conducting the Public Safety Checkpoints in response to collision incidents, Citizen Traffic Complaints, and previous enforcement in this area focused on speeding and unsafe driving practices. Officers […]

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Fire damages home in Lexington County

Lexington County Fire Services and Lexington County EMS units responded to a residential structure fire in the 100 block of Carolyn Trail Monday afternoon just after 12 p.m. Upon arrival, heavy smoke and flames could be seen coming from the home’s roof and windows. Fire units immediately began suppression operations, before proceeding inside to extinguish […]

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White Knoll High student charged after threat

A rising junior at White Knoll High school has been charged after he made an online threat to shoot up his school and kill himself. Lexington County investigators interviewed the male suspect, whose name will not be released because he’s under the age of 17, Monday afternoon at his home. He’s charged with making threats […]

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Woods fire affects traffic on I-20, Tuesday afternoon

Units from Lexington County Fire Services were on the scene of a woods fire along I-20 near the 55mile marker, Tuesday afternoon. Crew members working the fire asked drivers to take their time moving through the area and to expect delays, or seek an alternate route if possible.

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Developer Joe Taylor planning new office building for Meeting Street in West Columbia

From Grant Jackson A new Class A office building is expected to be under construction at 508 Meeting Street in West Columbia by the end of August and available after the first of the year. 508 Meeting Street is being developed by Joe Taylor, the former S.C. Secretary of Commerce, who formed State Street Development […]

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Developer Joe Taylor planning new office building for Meeting Street in West Columbia

From Grant Jackson A new Class A office building is expected to be under construction at 508 Meeting Street in West Columbia by the end of August and available after the first of the year. 508 Meeting Street is being developed by Joe Taylor, the former S.C. Secretary of Commerce, who formed State Street Development […]

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