Month: January 2021

REMINDER: Test of Lake Murray Dam emergency siren is Tuesday at noon

On Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at 12:00 PM, @DominionEnergy will conduct their annual 3 minute test of the Saluda Hydro Inundation Siren System instead of the 1 minute monthly test.

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COVID vaccine available to anyone over age 70 beginning Wednesday

Beginning Wednesday, any South Carolina resident aged 70 and older, regardless of health status or preexisting conditions, can begin scheduling an appointments to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Governor Henry McMaster and DHEC announced expanded access to the vaccine, Monday. The average age of COVID death is 78 years of age, according to DHEC. According to […]

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East Point students earn awards in international dance competition

From Channing Anderson – East Point Academy – Often referred to as “the Oscars of dance,” the Taoli World Dance Competition was held online in December of 2020. Dancers from East Point Academy competed with over 600 performers earning a total of 8 awards. East Point Academy dancers earned the following awards for their performances: […]

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Lexington County overdose deaths spike in 2020, suicides up too

Unofficial data for the year 2020 from the Lexington County Coroner’s Office indicates that overdose deaths were up sharply in 2020. Suicides were up too. (Lexington County Coroner’s Office photo) There were 60 overdose deaths in 2019, and 104 in 2020, according to unofficial totals. Candace Berry, Chief Deputy Coroner in the office of Lexington […]

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1 killed in head-on collision Sunday evening

One person died, Sunday at 6:40 p.m. in a crash that occurred on US 21 in Richland County. A 2008 BWW was traveling north on US 21 at Fair Lawn Lane when a 2018 Nissan crossed the center line and hit the BMW head on, according to Master Trooper Brian Lee of the SC Highway […]

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Lexington County deputies to conduct patrols on certain roads

On Sunday the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department alerted drivers of some areas that will be under watch. Over the next few days, traffic deputies are conducting extra patrols in the areas – listed below – due to citizen concerns and inquiries. Deputies ask that drivers please slow down. Wear your seat belt. Always drive sober. […]

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Coroner identifies man killed in motorcycle crash

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the motorcyclist who died as a result of being struck by motor vehicles. The incident occurred on Interstate 26 Eastbound at mile marker 118 shortly before 1 a.m. Saturday. According to Fisher, Mr. Christopher James Prewitt, 34, of Elgin was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries […]

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My God, my God, why hast Thou forsaken me?

Does it seem like darkness has fallen over all the land? Imagine how Jesus must have felt. He fed the truth to those who came to hear his words. He drew massive crowds, spreading a refreshing and encouraging message for the common of us. And he was opposed by the nobility at every turn. In […]

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