Month: January 2023

Trump stops at Zesto in West Columbia

Former President Donald Trump was in Columbia Saturday to announce his South Carolina leadership team for the 2024 campaign. He was also here to celebrate the one-year mark to the state’s ‘First in the South’ Republican primary. After events at the State House, before he departed the state, Trump stopped at Zesto in Triangle City […]

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Taylor Watford Foundation offering scholarships, apply beginning Feb. 1

The Taylor Watford Foundation is offering scholarships for local students. 2023 scholarship application opens February 1st 2023 and closes May 1st 2023 * Taylor Watford Memorial Scholarship: $1000 to 1 student at BCHSSeth Vining Memorial Scholarship: $1000 to 1 student at AHSGiving Hope to Life Richland County Scholarship: $1000 to 1 student who attends school […]

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Ribbon-cutting held at Barbara Jane’s Boutique in West Columbia

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber sponsored a Ribbon Cutting at Barbara Jane’s Boutique Thursday. Barbara Jane’s Boutique is at 1505 Charleston Highway, West Columbia.It is a Size Inclusive Women’s Clothing Store Offering Thoughtfully Designed Clothing and Accessories At Accessible Price Points For Women of All Shapes & Sizes.

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Lexington County Sheriff’s Department seeking tips to find wanted man

Deputies are seeking tips on the whereabouts of 33-year-old Jesse Lee Gregory. He’s wanted on a municipal court bench warrant related to a domestic violence charge. If you know where Gregory might be, share an anonymous tip by using the Midlands Crimestoppers app. You could get paid if your tip leads to an arrest.

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Former Lexington County probationary cadet arrested

Columbia Police officers arrested a former Lexington County probationary cadet Wednesday in connection with an off-duty traffic collision that happened Jan. 15. Robert Garofalo, 43, is charged with felony DUI, according to arrest warrants. Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon terminated Garofalo Jan. 25. “There is a trust that comes with working in the law enforcement […]

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Portion of West Columbia Riverwalk Closed Due to Flooding

The portion of the West Columbia Riverwalk from the Moffatt Street Entrance, 100 Riverside Drive, West Columbia, to the West Columbia Amphitheater is temporarily closed due to flooding.

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Kinetic Derby Day Test Run is Saturday and Kinetic Derby Day Registration is open, Register NOW!

West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day is from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on April 22.  To register to build, race, volunteer, or be a vendor, and join in the fun, visit www.kineticderbyday.com Kinetic Derby Day has become one of the most-popular events in the area. “It’s one of the best days in West Columbia,” said Mayor […]

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Sen. Nikki Setzler becomes the longest-serving state senator currently holding office in the nation – Recognized with a Senate Resolution

Sen. Nikki Setzler has become the longest-serving state senator currently holding office in the nation. He was honored with a Senate Resolution Wednesday. The contents of the Resolution are below: To Recognize and honor Senator Nikki Giles Setzler for his exemplary record of service to the people and the state of South Carolina and for […]

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