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“Taste on the River” in a very short time, has become one of the most-anticipated events in West Columbia. The third Taste on the River is from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., Feb. 26, at Stone River beside the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater. “We expect a large crowd,” said Bill Mooneyhan, who helped create the […]
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Riverbank Elementary took home top honors in the annual Academic Math Bowl. Riverbank Elementary’s team competed against Cayce Elementary Wednesday. The two teams were cheered on by fellow students, teachers, families, friends and others. Riverbank team members are Yker Baez, Jack Fisher, Kaylee Hook, Stanley Myers, Campbell Parsons and Graham Parsons. Teachers are Annette Blue, […]
Read More >>The Batesburg-Leesville Department of Motor Vehicles has named its state building in honor of Kyle Carpenter, Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. Carpenter was in Batesburg-Leesville Wednesday morning for the renaming of the local office in his honor. Sen. Senator Katrina Shealy of Lexington County sponsored a resolution honoring Carpenter. He is a veteran of Afghanistan, […]
Read More >>A collision involving a tractor-trailer at the 56.5 mile marker westbound on I-20 was complicating the evening commute, Wednesday afternoon. State Troopers assisted traffic direction. Law enforcement officers asked drivers to please be patient and alert to prevent an additional collision. Westbound traffic on I-20 was diverted to Augusta Road/US-1 at Exit 58 due to […]
Read More >>At its Tuesday meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board awarded contracts for architectural services to six firms. The district is planning $365 million in voter-approved school building improvement projects for a five year period ending in 2023, to meet student needs. JHS Architecture: Integrated Design, Inc., 1812 Lincoln Street, Columbia, will provide architectural […]
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Rebecca “Fannie” Dawkins was recognized at the West Columbia City Council meeting Tuesday. She turns 102 Thursday. Dawkins is the eldest resident of West Columbia. Councilman Mickey Pringle, who represents the district where Dawkins lived most of her life, presented her with the resolution. Click for article about Ms Dawkins
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Capt. John Norman, of the West Columbia Police Department, is retiring. At the city council meeting, Tuesday, he was recognized with a resolution from the city, presented by Tem Miles, Mayor Pro-Tem. State Sen. Nikki Setzler also presented Norman with a resolution from the state Senate.
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Mardi Valentino, the City of West Columbia’s human resources director, is retiring. At the city council meeting, Tuesday, she was recognized with a resolution from the city, presented by Tem Miles, Mayor Pro-Tem. State Sen. Nikki Setzler also presented Valentino with a resolution from the state Senate.
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