Month: September 2023
Irmo Fire and Lexington County EMS were on the scene Friday evening of a vehicle rollover on North Lake Drive at Crockett Road.The vehicle rolled down an embankment and landed upside down in a creek. There were no injuries. the occupants were wearing seatbelts. One lane of North Lake was closed for a while. The […]
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The Lexington Police Department worked a crash at the intersection of Sunset Blvd and Palmetto Park Blvd, Saturday afternoon. A two car collision had both inbound and outbound lanes down to one lane each.All lanes were eventually opened. This collision was caused by disregarding a traffic control device. (LPD photos)
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Hunter Helms, former Gray Collegiate (West Columbia) quarterback, went 5 for 5 Saturday in the Tigers 66-17, win over Charleston Southern. Helms is the top back-up QB behind starter Cade Klubnik. Helms was featured in the Clemson-Charleston Southern gameday program, Saturday. In an article entitled “Where He Belongs,” it says Helms is a “Palmetto State […]
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The Lexington Police Department responded to a collision with injuries on Pilgrim Church Road, before noon on Friday. The crash occurred near the Village Green Estates neighborhood and resulted in all lanes closed. Traffic was detoured away from the wreck location. By 11:45 a.m., all lanes of Pilgrim Church Road reopened.The wreck was caused by […]
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The Meeting Street Music Fest is from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 16, on Meeting Street, in West Columbia. It’s FREE. Free parking and a trolley service will be provided, too. Hosted by the City of West Columbia, It’s a celebration of music, featuring six bands, food, beverages, and a representation of West Columbia’s community […]
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SC Gov. Henry McMaster said: “As talks of mask mandates and closures kick up across the country, I can assure the people of South Carolina we will not have mask mandates, we will not close schools, and we will not lock down.” Link to Twitter feedHe said lockdowns were mistake and caused damage. He also […]
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All lanes of Old Chapin Road near Waverly Point Drive are closed after a tree fell across the road, according to the Lexington Police Department. Emergency crews were on the scene. It was reported about 6:15 p.m., Thursday. Vehicles were being detoured into Reed Avenue (inbound) and Heights Avenue (outbound) to turn around.
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The West Columbia Police Department and work crews were on the scene of a fallen tree before noon, Thursday. The tree was blocking the road on State Street between B and C Avenues. The tree falling took out power lines in the area and there were reports of power and internet outages during the day. […]
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