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A Columbia man was arrested for drug and weapon offenses after a traffic stop on River Road early Monday morning. Robert Joseph Helrigel Jr., 39, is charged with trafficking meth, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession of a schedule I through V narcotic, unlawful carry, and possession of […]
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Units from the Columbia Fire Department and the Irmo Fire District are on the scene of an overturned tractor trailer. It’s on I-20 Eastbound at I-26. The interstate was shut down at 12:45 p.m. and traffic was being diverted onto I-26. I-20 was expected to be shut down until after 1 p.m. at least. (IFD […]
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Greg Martin, owner of Primal at 725 Meeting St., in West Columbia has announced that Primal has shut down. He said Brickhouse Coffee will remain open at the meeting Street location, and Dorsia Pasta Co. is also in the building. Below is a letter Martin posted on Primal’s Facebook page. First and foremost, I want […]
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Imagine having thousands of dollars delivered to your house. A Lexington County woman knew something was off when $23,000 in cash showed up at her home late last year. She called the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department to ask deputies to take the money for safekeeping. “We treated this like a found property call,” Lexington County […]
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Due to forecasts of high winds, severe thunderstorms, and possible tornadoes that could make bus travel hazardous, Lexington Two schools will dismiss students early on Tuesday, April 5. Dismissal times will be 11 a.m. for elementary schools, 11:45 a.m. for middle schools, 12:00 p.m. for the Lexington Two Innovation Center, and 12:30 p.m. for high […]
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Vincent T. Shivers, 52, received a sentence of 75 years in prison following his conviction for murder in the shooting death of his girlfriend, on or about September 2, 2019. Circuit Court Judge Debra R. McCaslin imposed the sentence following a jury trial which began on March 21, in Lexington County. On Tuesday (March 29) […]
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The Cayce-West Columbia Lions Club took students from Riverbank Elementary School shopping, Saturday morning. Chris Pricenor of the C-WC Lions has organized the trip to the West Columbia Walmart for 10 years. He said each student gets $150 to spend on clothes, and they get a little more to buy themselves something. The kids also […]
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The City of West Columbia is installing fitness equipment along the West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater. Visitors can walk, run, or bike along the path and stop to use each piece of equipment for a well-rounded workout with a beautiful view of the Congaree River. The eleven pieces of equipment are strategically placed from […]
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