Month: April 2023
An outbound lane of Columbia Avenue (US-378) in Lexington, near Meetze Avenue, was closed Thursday afternoon after 2, due to a collision in at Frank’s Car Wash. By 2:20 p.m. all lanes of Columbia Avenue were reopened as first responders worked to clear the scene. LPD photos.
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Lexington County Fire Service responded to a call regarding a structure fire in the 3300 block of Augusta Highway in Gilbert around 11:45 a.m. on Thursday. According to a Facebook post about the fire, pets were rescued from the home. Upon arrival, fire crews found a fire involving solar panels on the roof of the […]
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Lights are strung across State, with a band playing in the background, as the crowd grows in the street. That will be the scene at the Fifth Annual Art on State. It’s Friday, May 5, from 5:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. in the 100 Block of State Street, West Columbia. The Meeting Street Artisan Market will […]
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The 2nd annual Taylor Watford Foundation Run/Walk for Hope is at 8 a.m. on May 20. Sponsorships are available. Click here for more information The race starts on 7th Street behind Brookland-Cayce High School and the course includes the beautiful Avenues of Cayce. Race Day registration begins at 7:15 a.m. Register at strictlyrunning.com
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This caused long lines of traffic on the streets leading into Cayce, West Columbia and Columbia when the Northbound lanes of I-77 were closed in March. Local drivers are instructed by the SCDOT to take local roads and streets as a detour. Interstate drivers are instructed to stay on I-26 and I-20 and get back […]
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State Law Enforcement Division agents have arrested a former Lexington County deputy accused of misrepresenting the number of hours he worked on official duty. Gabriel William Mulkey, 25, is charged with misconduct in office and obtaining goods under false pretenses, according to arrest warrants. “When I became aware of Mr. Mulkey’s actions, which included showing […]
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Last week Clemson Head Football Coach Dabo Swinney had high praise for former Gray Collegiate Quarterback Hunter Helms, based on spring practice workouts. “Hunter Helms has had his best spring,” Swinney said. “It’s been fun to watch him. He’s by far the best version of Hunter Helms we’ve seen. Has really gotten himself in really […]
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West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day, featuring iMAGINE STEAM Festival, is Saturday, April 22, 2023. The 4th annual free festival is seeking volunteers and parade participants to complete the planning of the action-packed family fun event. Join in the fun and get all the details at www.kineticderbyday.com. Registration for soapbox entries closes on April 17, 2023, at noon. […]
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