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James Austen Gillespie, 33, of Lexington, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to production of child sex abuse materials. * Evidence presented to the court showed that on July 11, 2021, Gillespie used his cellphone to edit himself into two compromising images of a nude minor child. United States District […]
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Barbara Jane’s Boutique in the Granby Village shopping center (at 1505 Charleston Hwy, Ste. B-10 West Columbia) is hosting a Stuff a Bag 50% off Charity Sale this coming Friday, August 23 and Saturday, August 24. The details are: purchase a bag for $10.00. Stuff the bag (bag must be able to shut and nothing […]
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Units from the Irmo Fire District responded a structure fire early Tuesday morning in an assisted living facility in the 900 block of Columbia Avenue. Fire and EMS crews worked to evacuate residents and extinguish the fire. Fire damage was limited to a laundry room and did not extend into the rest of the structure. […]
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The City of West Columbia is proud to announce the dedication of a historic statue at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater on Friday, Aug. 16. The statue is a tribute to the late Judge Tanya Amber Gee, a distinguished figure in the community who passed away in 2016. She loved the river and Riverwalk was […]
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The vibrant River District of West Columbia is set to welcome two exciting new businesses with a grand double ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Cayce West Columbia Chamber. On Friday, Aug. 23, the community will come together to celebrate the opening of Steven Whetstone Fine Art located at 324 State Street and Garden & […]
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The COMMUNITY EXPO AND CAREER FAIR hosted by The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber and Visitor Programs is Wednesday, Aug. 21 at Stone River in West Columbia. Location: Stone River, 121 Alexander Rd. West Columbia Date: August 21st (Wednesday) Time: 10 am to 1 pm You don’t know what you don’t know and the Chamber wants to […]
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The owner of a Ford truck that was stolen from 2300 Robin Crest Drive, in West Columbia, has been left stunned by the loss of the vehicle. “I am truly devastated,” said Kathleen Varnadore Drawdy. She is offering a $6,000 reward for return of the truck and the things that were in it. Link to […]
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. Multiple Narcotics Traffickers have received lengthy prison sentences following recent convictions in Lexington County General Sessions Court Following these convictions, Eleventh Circuit Solicitor Rick Hubbard stated: “The dangers of illegal narcotics, such as fentanyl and methamphetamine, continue to pose a grave risk to members of our community, especially young people who may not realize […]
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