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Airport wins baseball playoff game by forfeit, Friday’s game broadcast on 1620 The Dove

Airport High School’s 4A Lower State District 3 playoff game that was scheduled against Hartsville Wednesday was called off. Airport was declared the winner via forfeit. A Hartsville player tested positive for COVID and it resulted in the Red Foxes forfeiting to the Eagles. Next, Airport will travel to James Island for the district final. […]

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West Columbia moves toward post-COVID

The City of West Columbia’s face covering mandate expired on May 1. A day later, the Gervais Street Bridge Dinner was held and more than 1,000 attended. Five days after the Bridge Dinner, Art on State drew a large crowd for music, shopping and outdoor celebration.  (Feature photo Art on State by Kelli Ricard – […]

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Lexington County deputies look for man who allegedly disabled his GPS monitor

Lexington County deputies are looking for a burglary suspect who allegedly disabled his GPS monitor. Jerry William Hall Jr., or JJ Hall, is wanted on multiple charges, including burglary, grand larceny and disabling a GPS monitor. Hall’s last known address is on Ben Franklin Road. He also hangs out at the Hillview Truck Stop and […]

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Body found on the Saluda River

A body was found in the Saluda River in Columbia, Wednesday, according to the Columbia Police Department.A call came in after 12 noon that the body had been found in the water in the area of Candi Lane, close to the Greystone Boulevard exit at I – 126. The river separates Lexington and Richland counties. […]

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Lexington Police target “Collision Prone” intersections, writing tickets to violators

Earlier this month, the Lexington Police Department began setting up enforcement saturation zones at “Collision Prone” Intersections in Lexington. Police Chief Terrence Green said the enforcement campaign in May is focusing on intersections where collisions are most prevalent. “Wrecks that happen within an intersection almost always start with a driver taking a risk or being […]

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Gray Collegiate Academy’s Legaci Ellis and Connor Pullie to play soccer in college

Gray Collegiate Academy’s Legaci Ellis and Connor Pullie will play soccer at the next level. Legaci has been a member of Gray’s varsity squad for three years after transferring from Dreher HS. She tallied more than 700 minutes in goal this year and assisted Gray’s girls team in winning the region championship with an undefeated […]

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Reminder – Patriotic Memorial Program and Sing in South Congaree Saturday

There will be a Patriotic Memorial Program and Sing presented by Congaree Cares.It will feature The Soldiers of Faith.The family friendly is at 6 p.m. on May 22 at the Ebenezer PHC Activity Field, Colonial Drive, South Congaree. SC Rep. RJ May (Dist. 88) will be one of the many speakers. Veterans and pastors will […]

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Governor signs Open Carry Act into law and allows for the use of electric chair and firing squads to carry out executions

SC Gov. Henry McMaster signed the Open Carry with Training Act into law, Monday. I will proudly support any legislation that protects or enhances a South Carolinian’s ability to exercise their Second Amendment rights, and that’s exactly what this bill does,” McMaster said. McMaster also reinstituted the use of the electric chair and firing squads […]

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