Month: August 2022
The West Columbia Police Department has implemented ShotSpotter technology across one square mile of West Columbia to identify, locate, and deter gun violence, and improve the quality of life in West Columbia. The real-time alerts from ShotSpotter notify police precisely when and where gun incidents occur, resulting in a faster, more accurate response to the […]
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Perry’s Gourmet Flaming Grilled Chicken started its soft opening Monday at 1416 Charleston Highway in West Columbia. Owner Bennie Perry said during the week of the soft opening his staff will familiarize themselves with restaurant’s computers and kitchen equipment. Perry’s Gourmet Flaming Grilled Chicken will hold a Grand Opening on Monday Aug. 29. Hours are […]
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The 11th Circuit Solicitor’s Office announced the 15-year sentence of a Lexington County man convicted of criminal sexual conduct and burglary in unrelated cases. Registered Sex Offender Sentenced to 15 Years for the Sexual Battery of a 14-Year-Old Girl in Lexington County Last week, Timothy Michael Jones, Jr., age 33, pled guilty to Criminal Sexual […]
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Interstate – 26 is a lot more visible now from McSwain Drive in West Columbia. Crews commissioned by the SC Department of Transportation are clearing trees on McSwain Drive. The clearing is part of Phase 1 of the Carolina Crossroads project. The Carolina Crossroads Project is South Carolina’s number one priority interstate improvement project. The […]
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One person has died in a crash on SC 302 near Old Orangeburg Road, four miles west of South Congaree.The crash occurred around 1:23 a.m. Monday and involved a 2017 Kia Sol, said Lance Cpl. Tyler Tidwell of the South Carolina Highway Patrol. The driver of the car died after the car left the left […]
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Fire claims the life of man Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died at the scene of a house fire that occurred in the 200 block of Bent Tree Circle in Gaston shortly after 4 A.M. on Sunday, According to Fisher, Mr. Sollie Keith Kenta Benjamin, 43, of Gaston was pronounced […]
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The power is currently out at Northside Middle School in West Columbia due to a vehicle incident with the transformer. Dominion Energy is aware and is working to remedy the situation with the school’s maintenance team. It happened Friday around 6 a.m. It is possible that electric power to the school building will be out […]
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From Rick Hubbard – 11th Circuit Solicitor – The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is often referred to as the 100 Deadly Days of Summer. However, the following cases all occurred outside of that time period. Sadly, these crimes occurred throughout the year and resulted from individuals making the poor choice to drive after […]
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