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Columbia Police Department investigators are searching for third suspect in connection to the Columbiana Center shooting that took place Saturday. Wanted is Amari Sincere-Jamal Smith. He Should be considered armed and dangerous, according a Columbia Police Department release. He is charged in warrants with nine counts of assault and battery of a high and aggravated […]
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Thirteen Lexington Two middle school students have been named South Carolina Junior Scholars. The program, developed by the SC Department of Education, identifies eighth-graders with high scholastic achievement and intellectual ability through PSAT/NMSQT testing and other criteria, and sponsors special opportunities through South Carolina colleges and universities, as well as the Governor’s School for Science […]
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Obituary of Kristen Ann MorleyOBITUARY – Kristen Ann “Shnooxs” Morley – Lexington – A Going Home service for Kristen Ann “Shnooxs” Morley, 33, of Lexington, will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, March 7, 2022 at the Lakeside Gazebo at Woodridge Memorial Park, 138 Corley Mill Road, Lexington, SC 29072. Pastor Christy Todd of Riverland […]
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The mother of a West Columbia teen reported her son as a run-away, on Monday. Fifteen-year-old Zikym Moshawni Harris was last seen by his mother in West Columbia on Sunday when he left to visit a friend. She has not seen or heard from him since. Mr. Harris is five-foot-nine inches tall and weighs 150 […]
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From Capt. Adam Myrick, LCSD – A Leesville man faces multiple charges in connection with the theft of a piece of construction equipment. Taylor Shae Mooneyham, 31, is charged with receiving stolen goods, operation of a chop shop, possession of a stolen firearm, and possession with intent to distribute meth, according to arrest warrants. “This […]
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Obituary of Ansel Eugene Shull Ansel Eugene Shull – West Columbia – A Homegoing service for Ansel E. Shull, 93, of West Columbia, was held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Brookland United Methodist Church, 541 Meeting Street, West Columbia, SC 29169. Pastor Mark Payne officiated. The family greeted friends following the service […]
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From Capt Adam Myrick LCSD Communications – Lexington County narcotics agents have arrested two men and a woman in connection with a drug case that started last month with a community tip. Carmen Maria Cruz, 49, and Michael Dean Sharpe, 48, are charged with possession of meth with intent to distribute, according to arrest warrants. […]
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The Columbia Fireflies will hold a job fair to fill about 300 seasonal part-time jobs for the upcoming season. The job fair is planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 22, at Segra Park in Columbia. The positions available are i: ballpark operations, food and beverage, ticketing, marketing, merchandise, and fan engagement. […]
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