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The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department started a death investigation, Friday morning, after a body was found floating in Lake Murray near the dam. The body has been recovered. Crime scene investigators and major crimes detectives are on the scene as part of our ongoing work on the case. The Lexington County Coroner’s Office will determine […]
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Starting Sept. 18, 2024, major updates will impact Bush River Rd access to and from I-26. Drivers will use the new Colonial Life Blvd interchange. Sept. 18: Closure of the I-26 EB off-ramp to Bush River Rd. Sept. 22: On-ramp closures at Bush River Rd. Phased Traffic Shift Scheduled as SCDOT Opens New Ramp at […]
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Irmo Fire Crews District responded to a wreck with minor injuries on the Lake Murray Dam around 4:30 p.m., Thursday. One lane was blocked heading into Irmo. Delays on the dam were expected until at least 5:30 p.m.
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Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a single-vehicle accident in the 4000 block of Fish Hatchery Road in the Gaston area of Lexington County at approximately 4:25 p.m., Wednesday. According to Fisher, Mr. Johnnie Elmer Fulmer III, 66, of Gaston was traveling north on Fish Hatchery Road when the […]
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The organizers of the Gervais Street Bridge Dinner issued a press release Wednesday announcing that this year’s Gervais Street Bridge Dinner has been cancelled. The release is included below: It is with deep regret that we announce the cancellation of the highly anticipated 2024 Gervais Street Bridge Dinner, originally scheduled for October 13. The Gervais […]
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US Rep. Joe Wilson, of Springdale was taken to the hospital Tuesday night. He was being treated after he collapsed at an event in Washington. Later Tuesday night, Wilson’s office confirmed the news on X. “Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) was taken ill and is being evaluated at a local hospital in Washington, DC,” according to […]
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The Fall Rhythm on the River Concert Series presented by the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber and Visitors Program will return from 6-8 p.m. on every Friday in October, beginning Oct. 4, at the West Columbia . More details are coming soon. When: Fridays in October (4th, 11th, 18th & 25th) Time: 6 pm to 8 […]
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Reginald Travis Pearson, 40, of West Columbia, was sentenced to more than 16 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distribution of methamphetamine. Evidence presented to the court showed that between November 2022 and January 2023, Pearson distributed more than 900 grams of methamphetamine and 28 grams of cocaine to undercover agents from the Bureau […]
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