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Attention voters in the City of West Columbia – a precinct change in effect for the Feb. 24, Republican Presidential Primary

⚠ Attention voters in the City of West Columbia, SC area: ⚠Due to a scheduling conflict, the following polling precinct changes have been made for the Republican Presidential Primary Election that will be held February 24, 2024 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ** Voters whose polling place is normally the West Columbia Community Center […]

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Crash in Lexington knocks out power and causes traffic to be detoured, driver charged with reckless driving

The Lexington Police Department responded to a vehicle crash at North Church Street and Corley Street, Wednesday night. Link to Lexington Police Department Facebook page Police said a vehicle that fled from a hit-and-run incident on Sunset Boulevard collided with a telephone pole on North Church Street. It caused the pole to snap and power […]

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South Carolina’s 2024 Democratic Presidential Primary is Saturday, Feb. 3, GOP votes Feb. 24 – Get voting information

South Carolina’s first presidential primary is Saturday, Feb 3. (2024 Presidential Primaries) On its Website, the State Election Commission is reminding everyone of important upcoming dates and deadlines. Voters are urged to mark their calendars and educate themselves on the candidates and issues so they can be ready to have their voices heard. Link to SC […]

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Vendor Applications Now Open for the 2024 West Columbia Meeting Street Artisan Markets

he City of West Columbia is excited to announce that vendor applications are now open for the 2024 Meeting Street Artisan Markets. This seasonal market, located under the pavilion at 425 Meeting Street, West Columbia, SC, in the Interactive Art Park, invites local makers, artists, and vendors to showcase their original arts, crafts, fresh produce, […]

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Lexington County Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Murder that occurred on Fish Hatchery Road

Daniel Taylor Jones, a 22-year-old Lexington County man, was convicted last week by a Lexington County jury and sentenced to 40 years without parole for the murder of Barry Joe Chavis, Jr., which occurred on March 27, 2020, at 3630 Fish Hatchery Road in the Gaston area of Lexington County. Jones was also sentenced to […]

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Republican Chris Smith announces his plans to run for Dist. 26 State Senate seat

Republican Chris Smith has announced he plans to run for Dist. 26 Senate seat that is currently held by Sen. Nikki Setzler. Below is a copy of Smith’s campaign announcement. “As South Carolina enters into the 2024 election cycle, Senate District 26 will be one of the top races at the center of the watch […]

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Lexington County Fire Service, with West Columbia Fire, Cayce Fire Departments respond to mobile home fire, 5 adults, 4 children displaced

Lexington County Fire Service units responded to a call for a fire around 2:30 p.m. on Monday, in the 3900 block of Charleston Highway. Crews from the West Columbia Fire Department and City of Cayce Fire Department also responded to the scene. First arriving units saw fire showing from a single-wide mobile home and began […]

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Former Lexington County Councilman George “Smokey” Davis dies at age 79

George Hearn “Smokey” Davis- July 26, 1944 – January 24, 2024- Link to obituary Lexington, South Carolina – George Hearn “Smokey” Davis of Lexington died on January 24 at the age of 79. Born in Birmingham, Alabama on July 26, 1944, he was the elder child of Albert Lester and Virginia Davis. In 2008, he […]

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