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13-year-old found safe, reports Richland County Sheriff’s Department

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department was seeking the public’s help in finding a 13-year-old girl. Thursday morning it was reported she has been found, and is safe. Stevena English, of Elgin, was last seen on surveillance video leaving her home on April 13 around 2:45 a.m. She is described as being 5-feet tall and about […]

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Don Merckle and The Blacksmiths headline Rhythm on the River, Saturday at West Columbia Riverwalk

Bring a blanket, chair or take a seat at the amphitheater. Enjoy music with friends and family at the Wyman “Mac” Rish Riverwalk and Amphitheater in West Columbia. Relax and enjoy the view of the Congaree River or take a walk along the beautiful winding trail while listening to the concert! All concerts are free […]

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Cayce Department of Public Safety extinguishes fire on Charleston Highway, Red Cross assisting

The Cayce Department of Public Safety responded to the scene of a residential structure fire in the 1800 block of Charleston Highway, Wednesday afternoon. There were no injuries reported by the Cayce Department of Public Safety. The fire was bought under control. Cayce DPS photo.  American Red Cross disaster-trained volunteers are assisting the family.  The […]

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Dr. Rudy Mancke to conduct nature tour in Cayce, registration required

Dr. Rudy Mancke will conduct a free nature tour of Granby Gardens Park in Cayce. The slow and leisurely tour will be on the grounds of the Cayce Historical Museum and include information about the plants and geology of the area. The tour is scheduled for May 4. The first tour begins at 10 a.m. […]

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 Man dies in head-on tractor-trailer crash with pickup truck

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher on Tuesday, identified the man who died in a vehicle collision on Fernandina Road Monday. The incident occurred shortly after 7 p.m. According to the coroner, Calvin Ray Casson, 51, of Columbia, was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries sustained in the collision. He was traveling east on […]

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Dr. Rudy Mancke to conduct nature tour in Cayce, registration required

Dr. Rudy Mancke will conduct a free nature tour of Granby Gardens Park in Cayce. The slow and leisurely tour will be on the grounds of the Cayce Historical Museum and include information about the plants and geology of the area. The tour is scheduled for May 4. The first tour begins at 10 a.m. […]

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 Man dies in head-on tractor-trailer crash with pickup truck

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher on Tuesday, identified the man who died in a vehicle collision on Fernandina Road Monday. The incident occurred shortly after 7 p.m. According to the coroner, Calvin Ray Casson, 51, of Columbia, was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries sustained in the collision. He was traveling east on […]

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West Columbia Police Department delivers food to help over Spring Break

From Monday through Friday it’s Spring Break. And the West Columbia Police Department was able to provide food boxes for 20 families over that period. Families in need, that don’t receive a meal at school may not  get enough to eat when school is out. Police officers conduct food drives, often at the BILO grocery […]

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