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Hwy 321 closed as crews put out fire

At approximately 5 a.m. Sunday, Lexington County Fire Service units were notified of a possible structure fire in the 100 block of Jimmy Martin Circle. First arriving units reported fire and smoke coming from the rear of the building.  Fire crews were forced to close down Hwy 321 for water supply from the hydrant that […]

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Resident gets out OK, animal injured in fire

The Lexington County Fire Service, EMS and Irmo Fire District were on scene of a two-story residential structure fire in the 100 block of Cedar Vale Drive, Sunday afternoon. Upon arrival, fire units observed heavy smoke and flames coming from the home. Firefighters began exterior fire attack operations before proceeding inside to finish extinguishing the […]

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4 displaced by Lexington County fire, Saturday

Lexington County Fire Service units responded to the 400 block of Boy Scout Road to a reported structure fire at 2 p.m. Saturday. First arriving crews reported flames and smoke from the attic area of the home. Four residents were displaced by the fire, and the American Red Cross was notified for assistance. One Fire […]

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Park at City Hall and ride the FREE shuttle

Park at City Hall and ride the FREE shuttle to the Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater every Saturday and Sunday through June 30 from 9 AM – 5 PM

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Buy your commemorative bricks at West Columbia’s Enabling Park

It is time to get your brick. The West Columbia Beautification Foundation is selling a limited number of commemorative bricks to be placed in the West Columbia All-Inclusive, or Enabling, Park. Bricks will be engraved with your custom message and mini-bricks with the same message make a great gift. To order your engraved brick go […]

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Rob Shaw Gallery and Framing cuts the ribbon on State Street, West Columbia

Rob Shaw Gallery and Framing has opened at 324 State Street in West Columbia. The ribbon was cut on the shop, Thursday afternoon. The gallery is an anchors of the up and coming arts district forming in West Columbia.“State Street is dotted with antique stores, boutique shops, an artistic eyewear store and amazing restaurants,” said […]

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West Columbia Police publish suspect images in stolen credit card case

The West Columbia Police Department is requesting assistance from the community in identifying suspects. On Tuesday, one of the two males in the photo is accused of using a stolen credit card at Wal-Mart in West Columbia. The suspect is a black male wearing a black T-shirt, grey pants, a black New York Yankees hat, […]

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6 Lexington Two high school athletes sign to play in college

Six Lexington Two high school athletes declared their intent Wednesday to play their sports at the college level. The Airport High students gathered for a signing ceremony in the school’s arena. The athletes and their schools are: Hannah Stone: Softball, USC/Sumter Jackson Aaron: Wrestling, Coker College Myia Jackson: Basketball, Piedmont International Caitlin Amick: Beach volleyball, […]

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