Month: August 2024
Lexington County deputies have arrested a Batesburg man accused of trying to kill one person and threatening to kill another. Jerry William Hall, Jr., 29, is charged with attempted murder, kidnapping, third-degree assault and battery, possession of a firearm or ammunition by a person convicted of certain crimes and possession of meth, according to arrest […]
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More Red Lobster restaurant locations are scheduled to close, including the Red Lobster at 1270 Knox Abbott Drive in Cayce.An announcement was made, Monday, in regard to Red Lobsters ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. According to a report by WYFF-TV – Click here for a link – TV the leases on an additional 23 Red Lobster locations […]
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It’s less than one month away. The Taylor Watford Foundation’s Hope Cup Golf Tournament is Sept. 26, at Golden Hills Golf and Country Club in Lexington. This year’s tournament is “In loving memory of the Standridrge Brothers.” Cost is $400 a team for 4 golfers.9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tee Times.Lunch is provided from 12:30 […]
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West Columbia City Council, at its meeting last week, recognized city staff members who participated in the WeCo Backhoe Rodeo. The following departments participated: Parks, Public Works, and Water/Sewer.At the Backhoe Rodeo heavy equipment operators compete to demonstrate accuracy and precision skills with the backhoe controls. Pictured from the Parks Department: David Kannaday, Josh Howell, […]
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At its regular monthly council meeting for the Town of South Congaree last Tuesday, the Mayor and Council voted unanimously to hire Steven Jonas, a 22-year veteran of the department as its next Police Chief. Chief Jonas began his working career by enlisting in the US Marine Corp at the age of 19. Following his […]
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The ribbon was cut on four new businesses on State Street in West Columbia, Friday with a ceremony hosted by the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce. The new businesses are: Steven Whetstone Fine Art; Gretchen O. Studio; Garden & Relic and West Vista Realty. West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles and C-WC Chamber President Tim […]
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The end of August is fast approaching and Labor Day is Sept. 2, less than two weeks away. It is the time of the year that many get one more chance at that summertime activity before the thoughts turn to the fall season. And West Columbia Meeting Street Music Fest is less than a week after […]
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Irmo Fire crews were busy, Thursday afternoon, responding to vehicle crashes. The first incident was in the 1500 block of Fork Avenue. A single vehicle left the road and ended up on its side in a ditch, trapping the driver inside. There were minor Injuries treated by a Lexington County EMS, after fire department personnel […]
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