Month: April 2023

Lexington Police investigating death in Walmart parking lot

Detectives with the Lexington Police Department and the Lexington County Coroner’s Office were investigating a death, Wednesday night, in the Walmart parking lot at 5556 Sunset Boulevard in Lexington.Police reported there is no indication of foul play or threat to public safety.No more information was given.

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City of West Columbia Awarded $10 Million Grant for Water Infrastructure Upgrades

The City of West Columbia received a grant for $10 million from the South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Investment Program with the assistance of Senator Nikki Setzler and Representative Micah Caskey. Notified on Monday, April 24, 2023, the funds will assist in approximately $15.1 million of water distribution-related projects in both residential and commercial areas inside […]

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Airport High School inducts Sylvia Corley-Drennan, Andrew “Bear” Richbourg, and Debbie Lin Muller Walker at 2023 Educator Hall of Fame and Distinguished Alumni Gala

Three people with ties to Airport High School were honored this month at the 2023 Educator Hall of Fame & Distinguished Alumni Gala. This year’s event was held April 25 at the Lexington Two Innovation Center, with a social hour and silent auction before the formal program and dinner. This year’s educator inductee is Sylvia […]

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City of West Columbia City Wide Litter Pick-Up Day and West Columbia Beautification Foundation Plant Sale is Saturday

Take pride in the West Side! The City of West Columbia’s City Wide Litter Pick-Day is this Saturday, April 29. Volunteers will meet at City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia, at 9 AM, and disperse to different areas of the city for a litter pick-up. Volunteers must sign up in advance at http://bit.ly/LitterPickup, no […]

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Lexington 2 Innovation Center career and technical training promoted at Chamber Breakfast

The Lexington Two Innovation Center in Cayce trains students for jobs. At the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Breakfast, Tuesday, Lexington Two School Superintendent Dr. Brenda Hafner introduced representatives from Dominion Energy, Blue Cross- Blue Shield, the USC College of Education, the SC Department of Education; SC Employment, and Tom Ledbetter of Midlands Technical College. They […]

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Cayce Police honor the memory of Cpl. Drew Barr who was shot and killed in the line of duty a year ago

There was a gathering at the Cayce Police Department Headquarters Monday morning to honor and remember Cpl. Drew Barr. One year ago Monday, Barr paid the ultimate sacrifice. He was shot and killed in the line of duty. Barr was answering a domestic situation when Austin Leigh Henderson 36, of Cayce shot him and killed […]

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Brookland-Cayce’s Emily Kelly signs to play softball at Spartanburg Methodist College

A Brookland-Cayce High School athlete has declared her intent to compete at the college level. Emily Kelly participated in a signing ceremony Monday, declaring her intent to play softball with Spartanburg Methodist College.  Kelly has played with the varsity Brookland-Cayce softball team since the seventh grade. Coaches, teammates, fellow students, and family members attended the […]

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Ty Marshall is Brookland-Cayce’s Mr. Bearcat – See the winners in several other categories

Mr. Bearcat is a Brookland-Cayce High School tradition, with contestants raising money for their favorite charities. This year’s Mr. Bearcat was held Saturday. Winners from this year’s event are: Mr. Freshman and the contestant who raised the most money for his charity, ASPCA, Andrew Roberts; Best Talent,  Jackson Allen; Mr. Congeniality, Brock Jones; Mr. Sophomore,  […]

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