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Driver dies from self-inflicted gunshot wound on I-20, says Lexington Sheriff’s Department

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department said around 8:30 a.m. Thursday to expect delays on I-20 near exit 55. The post from the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department reads: “A driver has died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after being involved in a single car crash in the eastbound lanes, according to witness statements.Our investigation into […]

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Lexington 2 Board meeting is Monday to consider “Return to School”

The Board of Trustees of Lexington School District Two will hold a Special Board Meeting at 5 pm on Monday (Oct. 12) to consider a Return to School. Students in the district now have the option to attend in-person classes for only two days a week. They can stay home and log-on to virtual classes, […]

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Annual Veterans Day Parade in Columbia cancelled because of COVID fears

The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department has announced there will not be a Veterans’ Day Parade this year because of COVID-19 fears. The parade is traditionally held in November, coinciding with Veterans Day. Many Lexington County veterans and related organizations normally participate in the parade. In lieu, we will be having a special […]

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Lexington’s Regal Theater closing until further notice, amid COVID lockdown

Regal Cinemas Pastime Pavilion 8 is closing Thursday. The theater is at in Northlake Village at 929 North Lake Drive. There are four other Regal Theaters in Lexington-Richland area. A Twitter post Monday afternoon by @RegalMovies reads: In response to an increasingly challenging theatrical landscape and sustained key market closures, Regal will suspend operations at […]

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Man gets 40 years for murder of former Chapin High School student

Joseph Randolph Henry, a 30 year old Irmo man, was sentenced to 40 years in prison following his conviction in Lexington County for Murder and Possession of a Weapon during commission of a Violent Crime. Judge Frank R. Addy, Jr. imposed a sentence of 35 years on the Murder charge and five years on the […]

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Tim James sworn in as newest member of Cayce City Council

Tim James was sworn in as the newest member of Cayce City Council, Tuesday. He was elected to Cayce City Council Dist. 1 on Sept. 22. James won the seat by one vote over Tiffany Aull. James joked that many people have taken credit for being that one vote. He also said he chose Lott […]

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Cayce City Council to discuss mask requirement, at its meeting, Tuesday

Cayce City Council will discuss a mask requirement at its meeting, Tuesday. A mask requirement has been in effect in Cayce since July. The meeting is at 6 p.m.Cayce City Hall is currently closed to the public, and the meeting will be virtual. Anyone wishing to speak on an item on the agenda will need […]

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Chamber presents Lexington 2 School Board Candidate Forum, Oct. 20

(From the C-WC Chamber) The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce will present “Meet the Candidate”for the Lexington Two School board. It’s at 6 p.m. Oct. 20, at the Lexington Two Innovation Center, 509 Bulldog Blvd. At the event candidates will be given a brief amount of time to introduce themselves and share anything else […]

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