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The Lexington Police Department issued a “Traffic Alert” Wednesday afternoon because two “Wide-Load” semi-trucks and trailers needed to be rerouted back to the interstate. All traffic in downtown Lexington was stopped while the trucks came through town.Police thanked everyone for their patience and officers quickly worked to reopen downtown. (LPD photos)
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First responders were on scene of a vehicle rollover on North Lake Drive (SC-6) near Old Cherokee Road, Tuesday. The crash resulted in the closing of a lane. According to Lexington Police, the rollover was caused by a driver failing to yield the right of way during a lane change. The driver of the vehicle […]
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Three people with ties to Airport High School were honored Tuesday at the 2022 Educator Hall of Fame and Distinguished Alumni Gala. The annual event is presented by the Airport High School Educational Foundation. A reception was held at the high school. This year’s educator inductee is Joe Yawn, who worked with Airport High School […]
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“Drew was murdered,” said Cayce Police Chief Chris Cowan. Cowan held a press conference Tuesday afternoon to give more details into the shooting death of Cayce Police Officer Drew Barr. Barr was killed around 3 am. Sunday responding to a domestic disturbance, man-with-a-gun, call at 118 Rossmoore Dr. in Cayce. Cowan said a woman, in […]
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Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who is responsible for the shooting death of Cayce Police Officer Drew Barr early Sunday morning at a home in the 100 block of Rossmore Drive in Cayce. Fisher stated that the shooter is identified as Austin Leigh Henderson 36, of Cayce. Mr. Henderson later took […]
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Kathleen Hoover was recognized as Ambassador of the Quarter by the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce. The announcement was made at the Chamber’s monthly Business Breakfast, Tuesday. It was held at the Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School in West Columbia. Kathleen is the owner and operator of PAG Marketing. Chamber President Tim James said […]
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The South Congaree Rodeo was recognized as the Business of the Quarter by the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce. The announcement was made at the Chamber’s monthly Business Breakfast, Tuesday. It was held at the Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School in West Columbia. Rodeo promoters Rance Woodley, his wife Janice, and son Josh received […]
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The crowd lining Meeting Street in West Columbia Saturday came from all over. Under a clear, blue sky, they were there to see the races and take in all the other attractions, demonstrations and exhibits of the third Kinetic Derby Day soapbox. This year was the first Kinetic Derby Day in three years after a […]
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