Month: June 2020

Lexington 2 releases the names of 64 students who are AP Scholars

From Dawn Kujawa – Lexington Two Communications Director – Sixty-four Lexington Two high school students earned scores high enough on multiple AP exams to be named AP Scholars. The Advanced Placement Program recognizes high school students who have demonstrated outstanding college-level achievement through their performance on multiple AP exams. AP Scholars are those students who […]

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Man sought by West Columbia Police arrested in Myrtle Beach

Robert Lee Raines, 29, who was wanted by the West Columbia Police Department, was arrested in Myrtle Beach over the weekend, said Deputy Chief Scott Morrison of the West Columbia Police Department. Raines faces charges for attempted murder and armed robbery. He is also wanted by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department for second-degree burglary, grand […]

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West Columbia City Hall Customer Service open to the public

West Columbia City Hall Customer Service is now open to the public after being closed to the public due to the coronavirus pandemic. Social distancing practices are in place, and signage has been installed around City Hall and the Police Department to guide moving throughout the building. Access to City Hall will be restricted from […]

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1 person dead after overnight crash in Lexington County

One person died in an overnight vehicle crash in Lexington County, according to Master Trooper David Jones of the S.C. Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at 12:40 a.m. Monday, on SC Highway 6 at Martin Kneece Road, said Jones. One person, heading west on SC 6 died. The person was alone in a 2017 Toyota […]

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Flag flying high again after violent demonstrations in Columbia

Flags are flying again at the Columbia Police headquarters. Personnel in all Columbia departments were on duty overnight working to repair and restore order to the city. Saturday night employees raised a new American flag Flag of United States after protestors took one down and burned it outside of Columbia Police Department Headquarters Link to […]

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Man arrested at Columbia demonstration with pistol and 70 rounds of ammo

From the Columbia Police Department – The Richland County Sheriff’s Department and the Columbia Police Department announced the arrest of a 19-year-old man, who was illegally carrying a pistol and an estimated 70 rounds of ammo during Sunday’s protest in downtown Columbia. Dominic Gladden of the St. Matthews (Orangeburg County) area was arrested on charges […]

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