Month: April 2022

Airport baseball team clinches Region Championship with win, Monday

The Airport High School Baseball team clinched the Region 5 4A Championship Monday night. The Eagles defeated South Aiken by a score of 4-2. Adam Rushing had a big 2-out, 2-run homer to put Airport ahead.It was a special win for a special group, said AHS Baseball Coach Casey Bradwell. (AHS photo)

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Public beach, boat access to Lake Murray to open Wednesday, by Dominion Energy

Dominion Energy will open its public parks on the Lexington and Irmo sides of the Lake Murray dam for the 2022 recreation season beginning Wednesday. The beach and recreation area on the Lexington side (near the dam) will remain open through Sept. 5. Parking fees for all vehicles on both sides will be $5, with […]

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Coroner identifies man who died in Lexington motorcycle accident

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died after a motorcycle accident that occurred in the 100 block of Beechwoods Drive in Lexington shortly before 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. According to Fisher, Mr. Jonathan Wayne Quesinberry Sr., 54, of Lexington, who was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident, […]

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On ramp at US 1 to I-20 W in Lexington to close Monday evening until Tuesday morning

The on ramp at US 1 to I-20 W will be closed on Monday 04/11/22 and Tuesday 04/12/22 from 7 pm – 6: am. Drivers who want to enter I-20 W at Exit 58 will be directed along Dooley Road to Two Notch Rd to Hwy 6 where they will be able to enter I-20 […]

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List of stores where Savage Craft’s Galaxy Banger can be bought

Savage Craft Ale Works, the brewery at 430 Center St., West Columbia, introduced Galaxy Banger, its first canned beer, last week.It’s a Hazy India Pale Ale that is being distributed in retail outlets by KW Beverage.Below is a list of the stores where the Savage Craft Galaxy Banger can be bought. Bottles Beverage Superstore, 4410 […]

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Lexington County man sentenced to 80 years for attempted rape of 3-year-old

Johnathan David Johnson, 33, pled guilty to one count of First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor and one count of First Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, Thursday, in Lexington County General Sessions Court.  There were no plea negotiations or recommendations made in this case. Circuit Court Judge Lawton McIntosh sentenced Johnson to […]

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Easter Egg Hunt – by Kinetic Church – is Saturday in the South Congaree Arena

Kinetic Church is sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt at 10 a.m. p.m. Saturday April 16, in the South Congaree Arena. There will be bounce houses, food, giveaways and more. A special StoryTime will be presented by the South Congaree-Pine Ridge Library and staff. The South Congaree Arena is at 395 Oak St. in South Congaree.

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West Columbia Riverwalk is now open

The West Columbia Riverwalk is now open after being temporarily closed to the public due to flooding.

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