Month: November 2023

Civil War artifacts placed on display at Congaree River event after tar clean-up is completed

Dominion Energy held a celebration, Monday, upon the completion of the $20 million Tar Removal Project on the Congaree River. The clean-up was conducted between the Gervais Street Bridge and the Blossom Street Bridge. In addition to removing decades-old coal tar from the bottom of the river, munitions from The Civil War were unearthed. The […]

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Dominion Energy crews install new scoreboard at historic Brookland-Lakeview football field

(From Dominion Energy) Dominion Energy crews have installed a new scoreboard at the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center (BLEC) in West Columbia at no cost to the nonprofit – the latest update for the 62-year-old historic high school football field. BLEC leaders thanked the company for its support of the facility by placing a Dominion Energy logo […]

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20-year-old sentenced to 38 years for murder of Heather Jordan, 30, in Cayce

Kendall Lamont Moody, age 20, of Richland County, has been sentenced to 38 years in prison following his conviction last week in Lexington County for Murder, Conspiracy, and Possession of a Weapon during commission of a Violent Crime. Judge Walton J. McLeod, IV imposed the sentence on November 9, after Moody entered a guilty plea […]

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Al’s Upstairs, at 300 meeting St., West Columbia, is closing after 44 years

The last day of service for Al’s Upstairs Italian Restaurant will be Dec. 19. Owner Al Loftis announced his retirement and the closing of the popular restaurant Monday. The restaurant, at 300 Meeting St., West Columbia, is known for its fabulous views of the Columbia skyline and high-quality service and its ambiance. Click here for […]

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Cayce Action Group seeks funding to help lower income families during Thanksgiving

The Cayce Action Group is seeking funding in order to help lower income families celebrate Thanksgiving with a meal. “We are collecting money to buy turkeys and other fixings to make Thanksgiving more enjoyable for those who need help,” said Tyler Helms, Cayce Action Group Project Coordinator and Manager. The Cayce Action Group is a […]

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Saluda River elementary school celebrates 25 years as an arts magnet school

A Lexington Two elementary school is marking a special 25th anniversary milestone this week. Saluda River Academy for the Arts is celebrating a quarter-century as an arts magnet school.  In that time, programming has grown substantially, along with accolades,  with the school recognized as an Arts in Basic Curriculum (ABC) Certified School of Distinction and […]

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Lexington County Deputies have arrested a man in connection to death investigation

Deputies have arrested a person of interest in connection to a death investigation. Jesse Lee Gregory, 34, is being held in the Detention Center on a single count of desecration of human remains and other charges not related to the ongoing death investigation. Gregory is accused of discarding the body of a shooting victim at […]

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Christmas in Cayce events start Nov. 30, with the Cayce Tree Lighting

The City of Cayce is offering free, festive fun for the Christmas season. Christmas in Cayce events start Nov. 30 with the Cayce Tree Lighting. It’s at 6 p.m. at Cayce City Hall. On Dec. 1, Cayce’s Carols along the Riverwalk event is from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on the Cayce Riverwalk. On Dec. […]

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