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Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a single-vehicle accident that occurred in the 2100 block of Broad Street, in Batesburg, at approximately 6 p.m., Tuesday. According to Fisher, Ms. Rhonda Faye Beaty, 56, of Leesville was pronounced dead at an area hospital due to her injuries. Ms. Beaty’s vehicle veered off […]
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The City of West Columbia has won the 2021 Award of Excellence from the South Carolina Community Development Association. West Columbia City Administrator Brian Carter announced the winning of the award at the City Council meeting, Tuesday. West Columbia Grant Writer Tara Greenwood and Economic Development Director BJ Unthank presented information regarding West Columbia’s growth […]
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The West Columbia City Council passed a resolution at its meeting Tuesday, recognizing the The Brookland-Cayce Varsity Wrestling Team for all of their accomplishments in the 2021 school year. Specifically recognized were Coach Craig Watts, wrestlers: Deontae Strader; Jonah Del Priore; and Terry Hildebrand II (all pictured) for their accomplishments. Part of the resolution reads:Brookland […]
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The West Columbia City Council recognized Teacher Appreciation Week at its regular meeting, Tuesday. The recognition was to thank past and present teachers for their service. West Columbia Councilwoman Casey Hallman and Councilman Mickey Pringle (both professional educators) stood with Mayor Pro-Tem Jimmy Brooks to receive the proclamation, Tuesday.
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The City of West Columbia was designated as a Purple Heart City, at the West Columbia City Council meeting, Tuesday. Several distinguished veterans (pictured) were at the council meeting to commemorate the designation. A Purple Heart City sign will be placed on the corner of 12th Street and Jarvis Klapman.
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The Lexington Police Department announced that a three vehicle collision occurred Tuesday in the 5400 block of Sunset Blvd (US-378) near Old Cherokee. The crash had multiple outbound lanes closed. Police asked drivers to please seek an alternate route until the roadway reopens. Lanes were opened at about 1:30 p.m. The collision was caused by […]
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From Dawn Kujawa – Lexington Two Communications Director – Thirty-two Lexington Two high school students in the district’s Early College and dual enrollment programs have earned diplomas or certificates and are invited to participate in Midlands Technical College’s graduation ceremony. All of the Lexington Two students, from Airport and Brookland-Cayce High Schools, earned the college […]
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Congratulations to Joseph Buchmaier, who was crowned Brookland-Cayce High School’s Mr.Bearcat, Saturday. Twelve students participated in the competition, which raised more than $3,000 for Happy Wheels, a charity that operates in three South Carolina children’s hospitals and allows patients to pick a new toy or book weekly for the length of their hospital stays. Among […]
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