Month: August 2022

Lexington 2 new school year begins for 2022-2023, with some changes

The Lexington Two 2022-2023 school year begins Monday with some changes. Dr. Brenda B. Hafner is the new superintendent of the Lexington Two School District. Barry Bolen is the new principal at Brookland-Cayce High School. At BC, the first bell will ring at 8:20 am for students to report to their first class. The school […]

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Autopsy results for the man who died in Lake Murray

Autopsy Results for Terrance ButlerCoroner Margaret Fisher of the Lexington County Coroner’s Office released the autopsy results of Mr.Terrance Dealta Butler, 31, of Edgefield. Fisher states that Mr. Butler fell from a boat on Lake Murray on July 31, at around 4:20P.M. His body was found by DNR on Aug 10, in the water of […]

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The Whig in Columbia is closing

The Whig on Main Street is going to close after being in business for 17 years. Phillip Blair is the owner of The Whig. He is also the owner of WECO Bottle and Biergarten. It opened in January of 2020 , at 626 Meeting Street, West Columbia. The announcement of The Whig’s closing was made […]

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Man arrested after barricading himself in West Columbia home

The West Columbia Police Department responded to the scene of a domestic violence incident in the 1400 block of F Avenue in West Columbia at 6:30 p.m., Thursday. Responding officers were able to safely bring the victim out of the residence but the subject barricaded himself inside. Law enforcement pulled back at that time and […]

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Body recovered by SCDNR in Lake Murray, coroner identifies

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources located the body of Mr. Terrance Dealta Butler, 31, of Edgefield, at 7:45 A.M. Wednesday, The body was recovered from Lake Murray near the tournament ramp in close proximity to Dreher Island State Park in Newberry County. Mr. Butler had been reported missing by friends and family on […]

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Cayce’s Columbia Speedway exhibit is now open at the Cayce Historical Museum

The Historic Columbia Speedway exhibit is now open at the Cayce Historical Museum at 1800 12th St. Historic Columbia Speedway was one of the “cradles of stock car” racing. It opened in 1948 and the track closed for racing in 1978. The track often hosted many of stock car greats including Richard Petty, David Pearson, […]

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Summer ends soon, but you can still enjoy West Columbia

The first week of August is behind us, but you still have time to enjoy one last blast of summer fun. “We’re putting people in the water seven days a week, and we will be until Labor Day,” said Michael Mayo. He owns Palmetto Outdoor, the outfitter that conducts tubing trips on the Congaree River, […]

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First edition of 2nd Thursday Meeting Street Artisan Market is 4-8 p.m. Thursday

The City of West Columbia’s first edition of the new 2nd Thursday Meeting Street Artisan Market begins this Thursday, August 11, from 4 PM – 8 PM. In addition to almost 30 vendors, there will be face painting by Emerald Artistry and live art demonstrations throughout the year. Bring the family and support local makers.  […]

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