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West Columbia Fire, West Columbia Police on the scene of downed power lines on Augusta Road

Units from the West Columbia Fire Department and the West Columbia Police Department were on scene of an incident in 2000 Block of August Road near Hook Ave., Wednesday afternoon. Power lines were reported as being down and in the road around 5:45 p.m. All lanes were shut down and traffic was being diverted. Emergency […]

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West Columbia Dist. 7, City Councilwoman Erin Porter resigns – Election to fill the seat is Nov. 7, along with West Columbia’s general election

West Columbia District 7 City Councilwoman Erin Porter will resign from city council effective July 7, 2023, as she is moving away from her District. A special election will be held in conjunction with the general election on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, to fill her seat (Filing and voting information is listed below).   Councilwoman […]

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Lexington One school district and S.C. Freedom Caucus reach settlement regarding curriculum content allowed in classrooms

A Stipulation of Dismissal was filed, Tuesday, in the civil action between Lexington County School District One and the S.C. Freedom Caucus, after a settlement was reached. Lexington One schools are required to fully comply with all South Carolina laws prohibiting CRT instruction and training for students, teachers, and other staff. A post from the […]

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Airport High School is offering 2 free football-focused camps, including one for moms

Airport High School is offering 2 free football-focused camps for the community – including one for moms. Friday Night Lights Youth Camp: This free football camp is for all area youth ages 5-12, and the session is 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Friday, July 14, at Airport’s Eagle Stadium.  All campers will receive a t-shirt. Click here […]

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I-26 at the Charleston Highway intersection in Cayce has been reopened

I-26 at the Charleston Highway intersection in Cayce has been reopened Initial report: Please be advised that Interstate 26 towards Charleston at the Charleston Highway intersection in Cayce is closed. At this time, traffic is being rerouted to exit the highway at the Airport Blvd. exit. Please avoid the area and find an alternate route. […]

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Lexington Two recognizes Teachers of the Year and Support Staff of the Year -See The List

Lexington Two recognizes Teachers of the Year and Support Staff of the Year for the district’s schools, programs, and offices. The Lexington Two District Teacher of the Year and District Support Staff of the Year will be selected from among the school-level winners by a panel of judges and announced in early fall. The District […]

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Lexington County Coroner identifies victim of second fatal crash, on Sunday, near Pelion

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a single vehicleaccident that occurred in the 500 block of Old Charleston Road in the Pelion area of Lexington County at approximately 8:40 p.m. on Sunday. According to Fisher, Mr. Walter Leighton King, 69, of Pelion was traveling northbound on OldCharleston Road when […]

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Lexington County Coroner identifies woman who died in crash near Pelion

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a single vehicleaccident that occurred in the 2300 of block of Pine Street in the Pelion area of Lexington County at approximately 6:15 p.m., Sunday. According to Fisher, Ms. Katie Lee Kelly, 26, of Salley, was travelling eastbound on PineStreet when her vehicle […]

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