Month: September 2023

Man died from drug toxicity after being apprehended by deputies, says Lexington County Coroner

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the cause and manner of death for Mr. Bernice Junior Smith, III. Fisher stated that Smith was apprehended by the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department during a warrant service on Aug. 9, Mr. Smith became unresponsive after apprehension and was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced […]

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Overnight Detours Scheduled for I-20 at the Broad River Road Interchange (Mile Marker 65) beginning Monday

SCDOT will implement the following series of temporary, overnight closures of Interstate 20 traffic under the Broad River Road bridge (mile marker 65). During this time, I-20 traffic will be detoured across Broad River Road. Drivers can expect to experience a slowdown in traffic while these detours are in place. This work is part of […]

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Did you see the Super Moon over Lexington County, Thursday night? – You can see it Friday and Saturday night, too

The “harvest moon” is rising in the night sky this week. The moon is making one of its closest approaches to Earth. It is the last super moon of 2023. The moon is at 99% illumination. It is the fourth successive super moon of this year. This month’s full moon will look 5% bigger and […]

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West Columbia fall offers Rhythm on the River, Fall Back Fest, and seasonal shopping at the Meeting Street Artisan Market

Are you looking forward to some of the traditional events of the West Columbia fall? From music and art to shopping and holiday preparation, there are opportunities to get out and enjoy the season. Rhythm on the River concerts begin Oct. 13! In October: The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber presents Rhythm on the River from 6 […]

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WECO Eats with Kyle and Mayor Miles at Café Strudel, 300 State Street, West Columbia

This week WECO Eats with Kyle and Mayor Miles at Café Strudel at 300 State Street in West Columbia. Kyle is a longtime West Columbia City employee, loved by all of the residential customers on his sanitation truck route. Click here for link to video of Kyle and Mayor Miles

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Beloved attorney and managing partner, Stanley Myers, passes away unexpectedly at age 47

Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) Partner, Stanley Myers, has died at the age of 47. MBM Managing Partner, Christian Spradley, asked that community members turn their attention to praying for Stanley’s wife, Tashia, and their two young children. Myers passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday. The firm will be in contact with Myers’ clients in the coming days regarding […]

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Building sold and New Brookland Tavern is moving

The building housing New Brookland Tavern has been sold, according to a post on the NBT Facebook page. And New Brookland Tavern is moving. The lease will end Dec. 31. The final show will be somewhere in mid-December. Click here for the NBT Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/NBTavern The new location of New Brookland Tavern will be […]

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GREAT deal on House of Raeford chicken – Order Deadline is Oct. 1 – for Holland Avenue Baptist’s Preschool Chicken Fundraiser – Link

This is a GREAT deal on House of Raeford chicken. Place your order for the Holland Avenue Baptist Church Preschool Chicken fundraiser. CLICK HERE TO ORDER The chicken comes as tenders, legs, or wings. Each box contains 4 bags of fresh, raw chicken which are about 10lbs each. So, you can get 40lbs of tenders for […]

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