Month: February 2020
Remains found by hunters Feb. 15 deep in a wooded area off Martin Smith Road in Leesville have been identified. The remains are those of Taylor Devin Johnson, according to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher. She said Johnson’s cause and manner of death are undetermined. “Taylor was 22 when he was last seen by his […]
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Two people died in a crash on Bluff Road, Monday morning, near Williams-Brice Stadium, in Richland County. The crash occurred near Eden Street, not too far from the USC football stadium. The crash involved three vehicles, according to the S.C. Highway Patrol. Updates will be provided when more is known.
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The fourth “Taste on the River” is Tuesday, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Stone River, beside West Columbia’s Riverwalk Amphitheater. The proceeds from “Taste on the River” finance the efforts of the West Columbia Beautification Foundation. “Taste” features a tour of food stations presented by the best restaurants from West Columbia, Columbia, the […]
Read More >>Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a collision that occurred at North Lake Drive and Jake’s Landing Road at approximately 6:40 p.m., Saturday. According to Fisher, Mr. David Welborn, 54, of Lexington was pronounced dead at the scene due to his injuries. Mr. Welborn was operating a moped […]
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Don’t let your hearts be troubled, because God has prepared a place for Faye Marie Swetlik in heaven. That was the message from Senior Pastor Eddie Coakley at Faye’s memorial service held at Trinity Baptist Church, Friday. He said Faye is in the arms of the God who loves her. Coakley also asked God to […]
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It’s “Random Acts of Kindness Week.” That’s a good time to recognize those in West Columbia who are known for their willingness to help others. Steve Cohen, is on the West Columbia Beautification Foundation Board and the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Board. He also takes time out from his business Home Concepts Too to help others. […]
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Trinity Baptist Church (2003 Charleston Highway Cayce) will be hosting a remembrance service for Faye Marie Swetlik Friday (Feb. 21) at 7 pm in their Worship Center. Trinity Associate Pastor Micah Merchant announced the details Wednesday. The family has requested that this be a child friendly event and encourages all participants to wear pink and […]
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Richland County Coroner Gary Watts released the name of the individual who died Wednesday afternoon in a shooting incident in a vehicle in the 100 block of Old Dutch Fork Road, Irmo. The incident occurred at approximately 2:35 p.m. Corey E. Hunt, 18, of Sandbar Road, Chapin, was transported from the scene by Richland County […]
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