Month: August 2023
Due to the threat of inclement weather from Hurricane Idalia, including high winds and loose debris, the City of West Columbia will implement the following closures: Parks All parks will be closed beginning Wednesday. B Avenue Ball Park Bark West Dog Park Carraway Park at the Riverwalk Douglas Reeves Community Park Fowler Community Park Howard […]
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Lexington Two schools and offices will be open a half-day on Wednesday, August 30, already a planned early release day, and will have a two-hour delayed start on Thursday, August 31, due to inclement weather forecasts associated with Idalia. Wednesday’s early release times are 11:30am for elementary schools, 12:30pm for middle and high schools. All […]
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Stabbing at Oak Tree Apartments in West Columbia lands man in prison for 30 Years Randy Eugene Self, age 67, was convicted last week Thursday, August 24, by a Lexington County jury for the Murder of Steven Stelloh (photographed below), age 38. Chief Administrative Judge Walton J. McLeod, IV, presided over the trial and sentenced […]
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Tropical Storm Idalia is forecast to grow into a hurricane, but return to a strong tropical storm, by the time it reaches Lexington County late Wednesday and Thursday, according to the National Weather Service – Columbia. The primary concern for the area that includes Lexington County is the threat of heavy rains and flooding, especially […]
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The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber sponsored a ribbon Cutting for Precision Tune Auto Care. The new Precision Tune is at 2817 Augusta Hwy. in West Columbia. It’s beside the Lowe’s hardware store.
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The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber sponsored a ribbon-cutting, Wednesday for Kamo Manufacturing Company’s newest location.Kamo’s core focus is providing lasting partnerships, solutions, and products that ensure clean and healthy facilities while supporting the communities they serve. It’s at 1101 Ferguson St, Columbia.
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The CVS drug store at 1008 Lake Murray Boulevard will be closed, until further notice, according to the Irmo Police Department, The building sustained structural damage after being struck by a car, Monday afternoon. The Irmo Police report said there were no serious injuries resulting from the crash.
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TRAFFIC UPDATE – All inbound lanes and one outbound lane of Augusta Road/US-1 have reopened after a three-vehicle collision with injuries. The wreck was caused, police said, by a driver failing to yield the right of way when turning onto Augusta Road from Stoneridge Drive. The at-fault driver in the Chevrolet Traverse fled on foot […]
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