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Daylight saving time begins again in West Columbia, and most of the nation, this weekend. It begins at 2 a.m. Sunday. Set your clocks an hour ahead. Many people do that before they go to bed Saturday night, to avoid being late for Sunday morning plans. With the annual change, the hours of sunlight will […]
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From Dawn Kujawa-Lexington Two Communications Director – Several Brookland-Cayce High School wrestlers finished the 2020-21 season with region and state recognitions. At the SCHSL’s recent State Wrestling Championship, two Brookland-Cayce wrestlers became 3A State Champions: Deonte Strader in the 220 weight class and Jonah Del Priore in the 170 weight class, while Terry Hilldebrand II […]
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The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center honored Midlands businesses and professionals at its virtual Chamber Awards on Wednesday. “The Chamber is proud to honor outstanding businesses and individuals who have made contributions to our community,” said Angelle LaBorde, Chamber President & CEO. “We believe a part of our mission is to provide awareness and recognition to those […]
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Lexington County deputies arrested a Columbia man Tuesday hours after receiving a link to a video that allegedly shows him engaged in a sex act with his dog. Kevin Christopher Billups, 34, is charged with eight counts of buggery and eight counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor, according to arrest warrants. “We received […]
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The Gervais Street Bridge Dinner is scheduled for Sunday, May 2. West Columbia City Council approved a request related to the Gervais Street Bridge Dinner at its March 2, meeting. The City of Columbia will consider approval at its council meeting on Tuesday (March 16.) The May 2, event would be the first Bridge Dinner presented […]
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Select members of the media were allowed to view the Clemson football team last Friday, while the Tigers conducted drills. There was a scrimmage – not a full scrimmage, but a situational scrimmage – Saturday. At the scrimmage, Quarterback Hunter Helms who played at West Columbia’s Gray Collegiate Academy, accounted for all of the scoring […]
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Lexington County deputies arrested two people last month after responding to a call about someone sleeping in a truck stop parking lot. Patrick Keith Gladden, 47, and Serena Ann McBee, 35, are charged with trafficking meth and altering pseudoephedrine, according to arrest warrants. “We received a call to check on someone sleeping in the truck stop […]
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The Blossom Buffet restaurant is coming to the new building on the old Quincey’s site in West Columbia. There is a Salsarita’s Mexican restaurant, a Starbucks and a Hampton Inn nearby. It’s where Sunset and I-26 meet. The property is being prepared for a Chinese cuisine food buffet at 2515 Sunset Blvd. A person working […]
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