Month: May 2023

West Columbia Taste on the River is June 13 – See the list of restaurants participating and order your tickets

Anna Huffman, City of West Columbia – The highly anticipated 7th Annual Taste on the River event is set to bring together the finest restaurants from the Midlands region on Tuesday, June 13, from 5:30 – 9 PM. Hosted at the scenic Stone River venue located at 121 Alexander Road, West Columbia, the event promises […]

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Lexington Two, 2023 graduates visit their elementary and middle schools

As Lexington Two’s members of the Class of 2023 prepare for graduation ceremonies this week, they are wrapping up their school year by enjoying a favorite annual tradition – returning to their elementary and middle schools, in cap and gown, to walk the halls a final time. Airport held its Senior Walks last week, while […]

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Lexington County Coroner identifies man who died in Monday morning crash

Lexington County Coroner, Margaret Fisher, has identified the individual who died in asingle-vehicle collision in the 4000 block of Two Notch Road in the Gilbert area of LexingtonCounty at approximately 7 a.m. on Monday. According to Coroner Fisher, Mr. Walter F. Westmoreland, 71, of Gilbert was travelingwestbound on Two Notch Road when his vehicle traveled […]

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The Dales Biergarten and Bottle Shoppe opens in Springdale

The Dales Biergarten and Bottle Shoppe has opened at 3150 Platt Spring Road in Springdale.It opened on May 20, as a local gathering spot to enjoy fellowship, great craft beer and local food truck options. There is indoor and outdoor seating. The Dales sells craft beer by the pour or in the can brought in […]

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2 Lexington 2educators recognized with top finance awards

Two Lexington Two educators have been recognized with top finance awards. Dr. Harmonica Hart has been named the SC Economics Teacher of the Year by the South Carolina Council on Economic Education. Dr. Hart, a middle level social studies instructor at New Bridge Academy, was recognized for her advocacy and commitment to teaching economics and […]

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Man found shot to death in car, Columbia man charged with murder

Deputies have arrested a man accused of shooting a man to death inside a car Thursday. Tyrese Shevon Madison, 24, is charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. Madison is also charged in connection to drugs he had in his possession when he was arrested. “Investigators […]

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Obituary for fallen firefighter James “J” Muller

James “J” Muller, 25, was born November 18, 1997 in Columbia, SC and passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023. He was the son of Christopher Shawn Muller and Denise Morris Muller.James was a devoted firefighter to the Irmo Fire Department. He is survived by his wife, Emma Bouyea Muller; son, Cole; parents; sister, Ambree […]

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Lexington crash results in lane closing

The Lexington Police Department asked that drivers use caution on West Main Street at Park Road. A collision had one inbound lane of West Main Street blocked, just after 2 p.m., Saturday.Emergency personnel were on the scene assisting with occupants and traffic direction. The collision debris was cleared from the road before 3 p.m.. All […]

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