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Gas pipe break causes detours in Lexington

The Lexington Police Department reported the closure of North Lake Drive (SC-6) Tuesday afternoon, due to a natural gas pipe break. The break caused detours in. Northbound traffic was detouring onto Butler Street and southbound traffic is detouring onto Columbia Avenue or Dreher Street. This closure could last until 6 p.m.

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Cayce Sanitation Department personnel receive Whole Sole Award

Personnel from the Cayce Sanitation Department have been given the Whole Sole Award by Mayor Elise Partin. The city workers went above and beyond the call of  duty for a Cayce resident. Honored specifically were: Johnny Adkin; James Jeffcoat; and James Wise. On Oct. 27, a Cayce resident fell near her home. View Mayor Elise Partin awarding the […]

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Former Cayce officer, and Lexington County Sheriff’s Deputy, passes away unexpectedly

A member of the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department family passed away unexpectedly last week. Sgt. Cathy Etheredge, 60, died at her home in Gaston last Monday. Etheredge joined the Sheriff’s Department in 2003. She most recently served as a sergeant in the Professional Standards Division. “Cathy’s sudden passing is a tremendous loss to those who […]

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Community Prayer Walk, 10 a.m. Wednesday, begins at Airport High parking lot

The Scooter Scott Project is hosting a Community Prayer Walk at 10 a,m, on Wednesday (Nov.. 25.) It will begin in the parking lot beside the Airport High School cafeteria. The prayer walk is an opportunity to pray for the students, teachers, administrators and support staff of all of the schools in the community.

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Get 15% off at Meeting Street Artisan Market, Saturday

 Shop local this Saturday, November 21, from 9 AM – 1PM, at the Meeting Street Artisan Market, 425 Meeting Street. Pick up lunch at Spuddering Around Food Truck or grab brunch at Cafe Strudel West Columbia, New Brookland Tavern, Palate, or WECO Bottle & Biergarten, then stay in #WeCoSC to shop on State + Meeting […]

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USC fires Head Football Coach Will Muschamp

University of South Carolina Director of Athletics Ray Tanner announced Sunday that Will Muschamp is no longer the head football coach, effective immediately. It was also noted that offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Mike Bobo will serve as the interim head coach for the remainder of the season. The University of South Carolina Athletics notified the public […]

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Gray wins, Brookland-Cayce falls in football playoffs

Gray Collegiate defeated St. Joseph’s Catholic School, 47-22, Friday in the first round of the state high school football playoffs. (Image is from Gray-Saluda earlier this season) With the win the War Eagles remain undefeated at 7-0. The game was played at the Midlands Sports Complex in Pine Ridge.Gray running back KZ Adams scored four […]

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West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market, Saturday, 9 AM – 1 PM

 The City of West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market invites the public to shop locally this Saturday, November 14, from 9 AM – 1 PM, at the Interactive Art Park, 425 Meeting Street, West Columbia. The market includes vendors selling original art, crafts, foods, and produce. Shop with the vendors and interact with the unique […]

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