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Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher identified the man who died after being struck by a train near the intersection of Chapel Road and Lois Lane in West Columbia, Thursday. The incident occurred around 9 a.m. Kenneth W. Zeigler, 59, of Gaston was pronounced dead at the scene due to his injuries. According to the coroner, […]
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Publix is planning to open a GreenWise Market in Lexington. It will be one of several new locations throughout the South, according to SuperMarket News. Sized at around 25,000 sq.-ft., GreenWise Markets – similar to Fresh Market or Whole Foods stores- are aimed at customers focused on healthy lifestyles and “foodies” looking to indulge, according […]
Read More >>Lexington County Fire Services units responded to a vehicle fire in the 700 block of Main Street in South Congaree Wednesday afternoon. A report from Lexington County said there were no injuries. Lexington County photo.
Read More >>The Lexington Police Department reported a collision on South Lake Drive (SC-6) at I-20, Wednesday. The crash had outbound traffic limited to a single lane in the median. The road was eventually cleared. Police were asking motorists to proceed with caution. LPD Photos.
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Carroll Hutchinson was recognized last week at the Cayce-West Columbia a Lions Club meeting. Hutchinson has served as a Lion for 40 years. He is pictured with C-CW Lions’ President Bill Mooneyhan. “We’re very grateful for all Lion Carroll has done for this community through his service as a Lion,” said Mooneyhan. He is a […]
Read More >>The Watts family of Cayce is dealing with a crisis. Kaleigh Watts, daughter of Craig and Paula Watts, is a junior and a cheerleader at Brookland-Cayce High School. On Feb. 25, Kaleigh went to the doctor for what was thought to be a cold or sinus infection. She was diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection […]
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West Columbia Fire Chief Chris Smith told West Columbia City Council Monday that the WCFD has donated its retired equipment to students of the Lexington School District Two Innovation Center. The WCFD has given retired firefighter coats, pants, helmets and boots, and fire hose to the school for use in training. The Innovation Center’s Firefighter […]
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The Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance was led by Skyler Miller of Boy Scout Troop 331, from Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church at the special West Columbia City Council meeting, Monday.
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