Building Better Communities Gun Violence Prevention Summit is Saturday, July 19
BBC Urges Community to Join Urgent Call to Action at 4th Annual Gun Violence Prevention Summit — July 19 With gun violence claiming lives across South Carolina this summer, Building Better Communities (BBC) is calling on the entire Midlands community to stand together at the 4th Annual BBC Gun Violence Prevention […]
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Airport High School offering a free football camp for area youth
Airport High School is once again offering a free football camp for area youth on Friday, July 25. The Youth Football Camp will teach participants some fundamental skills, led by Airport High School coaches and some of the team’s players. The free camp is open to area youth ages 5-12. […]
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Irmo Fire District crews respond to a multi-vehicle crash on I-26, Tuesday morning
Crews from the Irmo Fire District were on the scene of a multi-vehicle crash in the eastbound lane of I-26 at Piney Grove Road. Four cars were involved, and injuries were minor. The collision occurred around 9:20 Tuesday morning.Traffic was funneled down to one lane while crews worked to clear […]
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Former Brookland-Cayce and WVU baseball star Skylar King drafted by the Boston Red Sox
West Virginia University center fielder Skylar King was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 15th round (448th overall) of the 2025 MLB Draft. King played baseball and football at Brookland-Cayce High School. Mike Hagins broadcasts BC sports. He said: “I was honored to cover Skylar while he was […]
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West Columbia Riverwalk, Amphitheater parking closed, except for tubing access, Repairs to begin
The West Columbia Riverwalk and Amphitheater parking lot will be closed, except for tubing/put-in/take-out access, beginning Monday, July 14, for contractors to begin repairs from Hurricane Helene. Please use other public parking options in the area: https://westcolumbiasc.gov/parking/
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Lexington 2’s Dr. Angela Cooper selected for “Personnel Administrator of the Year Award”
Lexington School District Two’s Chief Human Resource and Organizational Development Officer has received a top national award from the American Association of School Personnel Administrators (AASPA). Dr. Angela Cooper is the winner of the 2025 Herb Salinger Personnel Administrator of the Year Award. The national award is given in recognition […]
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Crash in Lexington results in temporarily closed lanes, Monday
Lexington Police responded to a collision, Monday before noon, on Columbia Avenue (US-378) near Meetze Avenue. The crash resulted in the closing of one lane in both directions. The road was congested with traffic merging into single lanes around the scene, but the road was cleared and reopened.The cause of […]
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JJ’s Place opens on Meeting Street in West Columbia with baked goods and coffee
JJ’s Place, 557 Meeting St. in West Columbia has opened. It has pastries, loaves of freshly baked breads, bagels, coffee, cookies, brownies and muffins. The open sign in the window was turned on, Saturday, July 12. JJ’s Place also has outside tables so you can bring your pets.
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Investigation underway into Lexington County Detention Center inmate death
A Lexington County Detention Center inmate died Friday after being taken to a hospital. The inmate has been identified as 25-year-old Morgan Daniel Kannaday of Gaston, according to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher. “State troopers arrested Mr. Kannaday June 29 due to traffic offenses, a DUI and a drug charge,” Lexington County […]
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Lexington Police respond to fallen trees and power lines Saturday night
Roberts Street in Lexington was closed Saturday night due to fallen trees and fallen power lines at South Lake Drive and Roberts Street. Lexington Police also advised drivers to watch for standing water on Columbia Avenue and several secondary roads. Emergency personnel responded to standing water on streets throughout town. […]
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