Month: January 2025
“Please keep the Outlaw family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time,” said South Congaree Mayor Cindy Campbell. “Mr. Tar Outlaw, the last remaining founder of the Town of South Congaree, will be greatly missed, but his legacy will endure.” Below is Mr. Outlaw’s obituary. Paul David “Tar” Outlaw left his earthly life […]
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Charles Wesley Varn of Lexington County, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison following a recent conviction in Lexington County General Sessions Court on December 17. Varn entered a plea to Felony DUI involving Death for a 2023 vehicle crash in which eight (8) week old Gabriel Arroyo was killed. Felony DUI involving Death […]
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South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Zachary Collins Woodward, (age 30) of Lexington, S.C., on six charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department made the arrest. Investigators with the Attorney General’s Office, also a member […]
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The freshwater fisheries section of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, in December, started the process of stocking thousands of catchable-sized trout into the lower Saluda River. The trout come from the Walhalla State Fish Hatchery and will be delivered to multiple locations along the river, which flows into West Columbia, with the Broad […]
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Lexington County Sheriff’s Deputies are asking for your help in finding 21-year-old Tony Bernard Gantt. Gantt is wanted on two counts of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature in connection to a home invasion that resulted in a death last month near Gaston. He is also accused of armed robbery, among other […]
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It’s a new year and the members of the West Columbia City Council said many great things have happened in regard to the progress. They are also excited about the projects that will be developed in 2025. Mayor Tem Miles said more work will be done toward making the Meeting Street area of West Columbia […]
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Prisma Health announces opening of their newest Urgent Care location in West Columbia. Offering convenient care, extended hours and a superior patient experience. The new location offers easy access to serve busy residential and commercial districts. For every location, walk-ins are welcome or patients can visit prismahealthurgentcare.org to book ahead at the nearest location. The hours for […]
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Illinois defeated South Carolina 21-17 in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on Tuesday.The teams exchanged the lead five times in the game. Neither team led by more than one score. Illinois took its final lead on a Josh McCray touchdown run with 7:29 remaining. With a little more than three minutes remaining, Gamecock quarterback LaNorris Sellers […]
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