Month: September 2020

1 person killed in crash on I-20, Monday night

A multi-vehicle collision has left one person dead in Richland County, said Master Trooper David Jones of the South Carolina Highway Patrol.The incident occurred around 10:40 p.m. Monday. According to Jones, a 2015 Nissan Altima, a 2012 Dodge Avenger, and a 2018 Ford Fiesta were traveling eastbound on I-20 when the Altima slowed down in […]

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City of West Columbia Releases community video

From Anna Huffman – City of West Columbia – The City of West Columbia has released their community video created by CGI Communications, Inc. The community video program will help to promote the City of West Columbia to new families, residents, and businesses. The videos can be found on the City’s website https://www.elocallink.tv/m/v/player.php?pid=w9Q4N5B1p11&fp=scwestco20_wel_rev3_iwd Throughout the series […]

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New school year for Lex 2 students begins, Tuesday

There will be school busses on the road Tuesday. Students return for the first day of the school year 2020-21. Photo is of Riverbank Elementary School teachers. Lexington School District Two teachers reported to school in August. Students have the option of attending class in-person two days of the week, this year, because of the […]

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SC Treasurer Curtis Loftis says there’s more than $19 million in unclaimed Lexington County cash

S.C. State Treasurer Curtis Loftis may be looking for you. He said there is more than $650 million in unclaimed property, of residents in South Carolina, that the treasurer’s’ office has access to. Photo of Curtis Loftis is from the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, where he won an award. “The chances are pretty good that […]

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Man accused of shooting Lexington County deputy identified by SLED

From SLED – Agents of the S.C. Law Enforcement Division are investigating an incident from Saturday in which shots were fired during a confrontation between a man and deputy from Lexington County Sheriff’s Department who was responding to a domestic violence call. The suspect has been identified as Mark Louis Cote, 70, of Lexington County.The deputy […]

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Gray Collegiate basketball team gets 2A championship rings at ceremony, Friday

The Gray Collegiate Academy Basketball team got its rings, Friday. The team won the 2019-2020 2A State High School Championship. It was the third 2A basketball championship in a row for Gray. “They are so many great kids and families,” said Gray head coach Dion Bethea. He referred to his players as great student-athletes. Bethea has been Gray’s coach […]

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Lexington County Coroner identifies motorcyclist killed in crash

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the motorcyclist who died as after being struck by a vehicle on the Interstate 20 Westbound near exit 39 at approximately 12:30AM on Sunday. According to Fisher, Mr. Jeremy Shane Smith, 49, of Aiken was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries sustained. Mr. Smith, who was […]

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Man arrested for DUI after fatal motorcycle crash in Lexington County

There was a fatal accident involving a motorcycle in Lexington County, early Sunday morning , according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. A 2006 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling west on I-20, around 12:35 a.m. Sunday. The motorcycle was struck from behind by a Ford Mustang near mile marker 39, at Hwy 178, said Trooper […]

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