Month: August 2020

Studio 2LR Architecture offers shot of Savage Craft Ale Works rooftop terrace

Studio 2LR Architecture + Interiors released some photos of Savage Craft Ale Works, being built on Center Street, in West Columbia. The project is transforming the old Brookland City Hall and Fire Station. Hopes are for the micro-brewery to open in October. The new photos – posted by Studio 2LR Architecture + Interiors – show […]

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The last weekend in August; business is booming on the river

With the restrictions from the coronavirus impacting many businesses, the Congareee River has been a sanctuary for those who want to get outdoors. The traffic has been high on the river. Michael Mayo, of Palmetto Outdoor Center, said his business has been 100 percent normal this summer. The river outfitter follows all COVID safety protocols. […]

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Lexington Police make 5 DUI arrests Saturday night

Lexington Police made five DUI arrests in the Town of Lexington, SC during Saturday night’s MADD South Carolina Saturation Saturday. These arrests started with traffic stops for speeding (as much as 20 mph over the speed limit); driving left of center and into oncoming traffic; and for disregarding a red light. A police report stated […]

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Coroner identifies motorcyclist who died as a result of Aug. 17 crash

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the motorcyclist who died as a result of a collision with a motor vehicle that occurred near the intersection of U.S. Highway 378 and Spool Wheel Road at approximately 03:55 p.m. on August 17. According to Fisher, Mr. Paul Edward Yon, 56, of Leesville was pronounced dead, Saturday, […]

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Man who died in Lexington County crash is identified

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died as a result of a single-vehicle collision that occurred Saturday at approximately 10:40 p.m., on U.S. 321 near Lewis Rast Road in Swansea. According to Fisher, Mr. Antonio Demond Robinson, 37, of Norway (SC) was traveling toward Columbia when his vehicle left the right […]

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Lexington County Deputies target alleged chop shop, arrest 7

– Lexington County deputies have arrested seven people in connection with an investigation into an alleged chop shop on Felix Drive in Leesville. “This investigation started Aug. 20 and our work on Felix Drive led us to a site on Singing Pines Drive in West Columbia,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said. “We received word […]

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Cayce-West Columbia Chamber kicks-off rebranding effort

From Ashley Hunter – Project Manager – The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center has announced plans to kick off a community branding campaign that will reinvest time and funding into promoting local Chamber businesses and their services in the Cayce and West Columbia community. The goal of the branding campaign is to bring together […]

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West Columbia is an attractive place to live

The desire for housing in West Columbia is high for many reasons. “I’ve lived in West Columbia all my life,” said Curtis Loftis. He’s the Treasurer for the State of South Carolina and he owns commercial property in West Columbia, too. “There are a whole lot of good things happening in West Columbia.” Loftis said […]

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