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The number of COVID-19 cases are declining, according to data posted on Lexington Medical Center’s Facebook page. The number of patients hospitalized with COVID on Friday (Feb. 3) was 129. The hospital reported 135 patients with COVID on Monday (Jan. 31.) There were 147 in the hospital with COVID on Jan. 27 and 138 on […]
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Obituary of Luther Vinson, Jr. Luther Vinson Jr., 94, of West Columbia, SC passed away February 5, 2022 at his home, surrounded by family. He was born November 16, 1927 in Lancaster, SC to the late Luther Vinson Sr. and Effie Ethel Bradley Vinson. He served in the US Army as a Sergeant in the […]
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Milton L. Brazell, of West Columbia, S.C., passed away surrounded by the love of his family members on Jan. 29, 2022. Milton was born Feb. 22, 1938. As a Columbia native with an unwavering work ethic, Milton began his business ventures early in life with the Brazell Brothers company, where he worked alongside several family […]
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Dawn Kujawa – Lexington 2 Communications: Airport High School’s award-winning Army JROTC drill team has taken the top spots in several recent competitions, including the state championship, despite the school year’s COVID-19 challenges. Among top finishes: Airport’s drill team placed first overall in the 4th Brigade Best of the Best, held February 5 in Hickory, […]
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The Lexington Police Department reported a collision on Sunset Blvd. (US-378) at Mallard Lakes Drive around 3:30 p.m. on Monday. EMS was also on the scene. By 4:30 p.m., police said the road had been cleared and all lanes were reopened. The collision was caused by a driver disregarding the red traffic light, according to […]
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Eight Lexington Two student musicians have been selected for All-Region and All-State Bands. REGION 2 JUNIOR BAND (6th-8th grades) Northside Middle School: Bryce Loughery, 1st Alternate Timpani; Ruth Ann McCarty, 19th Chair Clarinet; Donovan Norris, 1st Alternate Tenor Sax Pine Ridge Middle School: Justin Sightler, 7th Chair Percussion ALL-STATE JUNIOR BAND (6th-8th grades) Busbee Creative […]
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There was a bit of a chill in the air Saturday morning as soap box contraptions sped down the hill on Meeting Street in West Columbia. Part of the street was closed off for a couple hours as the would-be champions were taking test runs for the April 23 Kinetic Derby Day. “It was a […]
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Obituary of Betty Louise Dinkins Betty Louise Dinkins, 87, of West Columbia, SC went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 3, 2022. Betty retired from Richland Wholesale Distributors, where she worked as a computer specialist. She was a lifetime member of Westside Baptist Church in West Columbia, SC., where she enjoyed attending her […]
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