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A National Weather Service storm survey team has confirmed that an EF-1 Tornado touched down in Lexington County near Chapin during Monday night’s severe weather. It touched down near Lake Tide Drive on the north side of Lake Murray. It’s estimated the storm had peaks winds of 95 miles an hour. The tornado was about […]
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South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has issued an alert to warn “radical groups” against violence. Wilson’s alert is below: Radical groups are planning protests country and statewide Saturday, June 14, Flag Day and President Trump’s birthday. Let this be a warning: If you attack law enforcement, destroy property, or threaten public safety, you will […]
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A strong wind and rain storm moved through Lexington County beginning Monday night into early Tuesday morning. Parts of the county, in the Chapin/Lake Murray area, were under a tornado warning. The storm caused more than 3,000 power outages in Lexington County at one point. There are reports of trees down and damaged power lines, […]
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The City of West Columbia’s June-July Newsletter is out. And one of the articles in the newsletter features articles about Davis Orthodontics, Small Cuts and Curls and Piggy Park BBQ. . Click here to see the new June-July Newsletter. The New West Columbia Newsletter for also includes updates from Mayor Tem Miles and City Council members.
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The Gaspumpers drew a large following, Saturday night, for the Rhythm on the River concert at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater. Going Commando will play the third and final spring season Rhythm on the River Concert on Saturday, June 14. The concerts are from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. The concert was presented by the […]
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Thai Delicacies is an authentic Thai restaurant that opened earlier this month at at 1213 Sunset Blvd. in West Columbia.Dishes include Krapao Moo (Minced) Pork Basil Stir Fry and Spicy Sweet Chili Stir-fry and a Thai Mango shake. Other menu items include noddle dishes served with rice, stir- fry, sushi, egg rolls, curry salad and […]
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Crystal Bouknight is leaving her position as West Columbia City Clerk to become South Congaree Town Manager. Bouknight will start her new job in South Congaree on Monday, June 9. “We’re thrilled to be bringing in Crystal as our new Town Manager,” said South Congaree Mayor Cindy Campbell. “Hiring her is a huge step forward […]
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There was a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Thursday morning, for the ATT Connected Learning Center (CLC) at the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center (BLEC). The brand-new CLC is a space where youth, families, and seniors can access free high-speed internet, computers, and digital learning tools. West Columbia Mayor Pro-Tem Mickey Pringle spoke at the ribbon-cutting. The BLEC at 1218 […]
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