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Pelion woman arrested on bomb threat charge

A Pelion woman has been arrested for allegedly making a bomb threat that was called into Fort Ponds Elementary School. Felissa Connelley is facing charges of threatening the use of weapons of mass destruction, according to the Pelion Police Department. A police report said on Dec. 13, 2019 an unknown female caller said “there is […]

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Brookland-Cayce Lineman Tradd Castles featured in the Lexington County Chronicle

Brookland-Cayce Lineman Tradd Castles was featured this week in the Jan. 30 edition of the Lexington County Chronicle. Click here for a link the Chronicle’s website

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Taste on the River is Feb. 25 – Anticipation growing

One of West Columbia’s most-delicious events will soon be upon us. The fourth “Taste on the River” is Feb. 25, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Stone River, beside West Columbia’s Riverwalk Amphitheater. It’s one of the primary fundraisers for the West Columbia Beautification Foundation.    “Taste” features a tour of food stations presented by  the best restaurants from West […]

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Expect delays on I-20 in Lexington County for power line installation

Expect short-term delays if you are traveling on I-20 Eastbound between mile marker 51 and 62 in Lexington County. The delays, according to a SCDOT announcement, are because of power line installation on the nights of Friday (Jan. 31) Sat. (Feb. 1) and Sunday (Feb. 2.) The work is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m […]

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Vertex PT Specialists cuts the ribbon in Cayce

The ribbon was cut on Vertex PT Specialists, Thursday. It’s at 1105 12th Street, Cayce. The Greater Cayce West-Columbia Chamber of Commerce sponsored the ribbon-cutting. Vertex PT Specialists is a Gym/Physical Fitness Center · Physical Therapist · Sports and Fitness Instruction. There are two other Vertex locations in Columbia.

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AJ Ware of Glenforest School is Chamber’s Student-of-the-month

AJ Ware of Glenforest School was recognized as the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber’s Student of the Month at the Chamber’s Breakfast meeting, Tuesday. He is pictured with Chamber Executive Dirctor Richard Skipper and Heather Miller, Glenforest’s Head of School.The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Breakfast was held on Lexington Medical Center’s West Columbia campus

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Presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard’s father to campaign for her in West Columbia, Saturday

Press Release from Brookland Dwellers –On Saturday (Feb. 1) from 1-2:30 p.m., Hawaii State Senator Michael Gabbard and his wife, Carol Gabbard, will be hosting a meet and greet at The American Legion Post 79, 762 B Avenue, West Columbia. Light refreshments will be provided (while supplies last). They will be speaking on behalf of […]

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Diablo’s Southwest Grill to open in Lexington

Diablo’s Southwest Grill will soon be opening in Lexington. The new location of Diablo’s will 5541 Sunset Blvd. The Diablo’s is next door to Pete Alewine Pool and Spa and across the street from Walmart. The restaurnat in in the final stages of construction, According to its Facebook page. The location will offer Lexington’s Hazelwook […]

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