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Lexington County 1 of only 11 SC counties that grew by more than 10.7%, since 2010

South Carolina grew 10.7% from 2010 to 2020. Only 11 counties in the state grew at a higher than 10.7 percent. Lexington County was one of those counties, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. West Columbia was the second-fastest growing municipality in Lexington County. West Columbia had a population 17,416 in 2020 and it grew […]

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46 COVID cases at Lexington Medical Center, Friday

The number of COVID cases last week at Lexington Medical Center were on the decline by Friday. The numbers are published on LMC;s Facebook page. On Friday (Oct. 8) the hospital reported 46 COVID patients, with 16 in the Intensive Care Unit. There were four COVID-related deaths reported that day. On Wednesday (Oct 6) there […]

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Crash causes lane closing in Lexington Sunday night

Units from the Lexington Police Department were on the scene of a collision on North Lake Drive (SC-6) near Columbia Avenue (US-378) Sunday night after 9. The crash resulted in the closing of southbound lanes. Police asked drivers to seek an alternate route while the crash was being investigated.By 10 p.m., the collision had been […]

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7 Lexington Two high school students selected to the SC Music Educators Association All-Region Orchestra

Seven Lexington Two high school students have been selected to the SC Music Educators Association All-Region Orchestra. They are: Airport High School: Tiaryca Green (12th grade, viola), Katie Rojas (12th grade, violin), Isabella Lanford (10th grade, violin), Allie Childs (12th grade, bass). Tiaryca Green was seated first chair violist for the entire region. Brookland-Cayce High […]

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Tokyo Joe playing breast cancer fundraiser Oct. 29 in Lexington, with Prettier Than Matt and The Root Doctors

Tokyo Joe will celebrate their 25th anniversary with a breast cancer research fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 29, at the Icehouse Ampitheater in Lexington. Gates open at 6 pm, the show starts at 6:30 pm, and will feature Tokyo Joe, The Root Doctors, and Prettier Than Matt.     Tickets at $25 and may be purchased at www.icehouseampitheater.com

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Cayce Police Make Additional Arrests in Northland Drive Homicide

From Ashely Hunter – City of Cayce: The City of Cayce is providing this follow-up statement to the notification of the arrest of Kendall Lamont Moody in the Murder of Heather Renee Jordan, 30, of West Columbia. Ms. Jordan was found in a home on the 1600 block of Northland Drive on Sunday, September 26.   It is also […]

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Rhythm on the River cancelled for Oct. 8 due to inclement weather threat

Due to the expectation of incoming inclement weather and rain, The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce has been forced to cancel Friday (Oct. 8’s) Rhythm on the River concert. A Chamber release said it must protect the sound and lighting equipment and keep everyone’s safety in mind during set up and the concert. Hope […]

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Meeting Street Artisan Market open Saturday features produce, jewelry, and art

The West Columbia Meeting Street Artisan Market is open Saturday (Oct. 9) from 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM, at 425 Meeting St.There will be more than 20 vendors on site. Scheduled to be there are:AG’s ArtistryAlicia Leeke, Contemporary American PainterArt that WorksArt from the HollowBitz Of MemoryCindy’s Turn fka:TuppgunCBell DoodlesEntangled JewelryJohn-Nicole CreationsLeaf Lover’s Plant ShopMaman […]

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