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US Rep. Joe Wilson issues statement on the death of Radio Host Rush Limbaugh

US Rep. Joe Wilson (R-Springdale) serves South ?Carolina’s Second Congressional District, including Lexington County. Wednesday Wilson issued a state regarding the passing of National Radio Show Host Rush Limbaugh. This state is below: “Roxanne and I send our prayers to the family and friends of Rush Limbaugh. Rush’s enthusiasm, intelligence, and dedicated insight for American […]

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1 taken to hospital after 3-car crash in Lexington

The Lexington Police Department was on the scene of a three-car collision on Sunset Blvd. (US-378) near Hope Ferry Road, Wednesday. One person was transported from the scene by EMS. The cars were eventually cleared from the road. The collision was caused by a driver failing to yield the right of way when making a […]

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Man charged with catalytic converter theft

Lexington County deputies arrested a St. Matthews man Saturday on a felony charge of possession of stolen non-ferrous metals, and possession of a stolen vehicle. Joseph Michael Lyons, 41, was arrested after a traffic stop in the 4300 block of Augusta Highway, according to an incident report. “We received a tip that Lyons had a […]

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Gov. Henry McMaster to speak at Cayce-West Columbia Chamber breakfast

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber’s regularly scheduled February Business/Breakfast will feature the Honorable Gov. Henry McMaster as Guest Speaker. The meeting will be held at 7:45 a.m. on Tuesday, February 23 at Stone River, 121 Alexandria Road, West Columbia. The Chamber practices COVID-19 precautions, one of which limits occupancy of the meeting to 70 persons. […]

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Lexington Medical Center goes RED for American Heart Month

In recognition of American Heart Month, Lexington Medical Center is lighting its building in red throughout February. It’s the building fronting I-26. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women. To help you show your heart some love, LMC is bringing you heart-healthy info all month. Click for Facebook link

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Gray Collegiate clinches playoff spot in boys basketball; Girls win too

Gray Collegiate boys’ basketball team defeated Newberry, 84-35, Tuesday in Newberry. With the win the War Eagles, of West Columbia, claimed the team’s fifth straight Region 3-2A title. Gray also earned a No. 1 seed in the SC High School League Tournament. The War Eagles, coached by coach Dion Bethea, had not played for 16 […]

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1st phase of Cayce Riverwalk closed due to flooding

Due to excessive rainfall, the first phase of the Cayce Riverwalk is closed. The first phase is from the Blossom Street Bridge to the Cayce Cove Apartments. The remaining 18+ miles of trails on the Riverwalk and the Timmerman Trail are open.

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West Columbia Riverwalk closed due to flooding

There has been a lot of rain in the last several days. Because of the rain, the West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater, 109 Alexander Road, and 100 Riverside Drive in West Columbia is temporarily closed due to flooding.

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