Month: September 2021
COVID, or the Delta Variant, is making a serious comeback. Speaking of the latest spike in COVID numbers, West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles said “It’s a very sad affair. I absolutely believe we’re in the middle of a health crisis.” His comments were made at the West Columbia City Council meeting, Tuesday. Then Tod Ausberger, […]
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The Lexington Police Traffic Safety Unit worked through the Labor Day weekend on the Sober or Slammer campaign. The LPD reported it made three DUI arrests on Sunday morning from 2 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. According to the LPD, one driver had a Blood Alcohol Content of .27 percent. A 20-year-old driver was arrested for […]
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West Columbia City Council meets Tuesday evening. On council’s agenda is the rezoning of 54 acres known as the Buff Property at the corner of Sunset Boulevard and Henbet Drive. The development is still in the planning stages, but according to information presented to council, development of the property could include bed and breakfasts, art […]
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The Real Estate School of South Carolina has moved. It is now at 1926 Augusta Road, West Columbia. The new building is the home of the real estate school, SC Realty and the Marketing Division. The Real Estate School was at 101 Medical Circle West Columbia, across from Lexington Medical Center. Melissa Sprouse-Browne and Chip […]
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Municipalities in Lexington County are holding elections on Nov. 2.Seats in West Columbia, Cayce and Pine Ridge have attracted challengers. The registration deadline to vote in the 2021 election is Oct. 3. On West Columbia City Council Mike Green is being challenged by Peter Fisher. Dist. 7 Representative Erin Porter and Dist. 5 Representative Mickey […]
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William “Will” Whitaker was last seen on Aug. 24 in West Columbia.He is age 16, and 6 feet-three-inches tall and weighs 250 pounds.If you have any information contact the West Columbia Police Department at 803-794-0721.
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In a Facebook post, Tim James has announced he will seek another term on Cayce City Council. He is currently the Dist. 1 representative. Cayce’s municipal election is scheduled for November. His current term expires in November. He was elected to Cayce City Council in September of 2020. James won the seat by one vote […]
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Lexington Medical Center has changed its emergency room policy for visitors. No visitors will be allowed in the emergency waiting room.And after a patient receives a room assignment, only one visitor is allowed for non-COVID patients. Parents or guardians are allowed to accompany patients under the age of 18 in the lobby. Visitors must stay […]
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