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2 killed on I-26 early Thursday morning

The SC Highway Patrol is reporting that two people were killed on I-26 early Thursday morning. A 2007 Chevrolet HHR was traveling west on I-26 in Richland County. The vehicle ran off the road and hit a guard rail. The driver of the HHR was killed, said Master Trooper Brian Lee. A witness to the […]

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Rally calls for end to mask rules, and to fully open state

A group of South Carolinians assembled at the South Carolina State House, Tuesday, and requested an end to COVID-19 mandates. The group’s call is for Gov. Henry McMaster to end the burdensome state of emergency regarding COVID-19 because it is hurting the economy. The group also wants state’s cities and counties to end mask ordinances. […]

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Senate Minority Leader Nikki Setzler issues statement on passing of a state budget

The budget addresses the costs and potential costs of COVID-19 and funding for elections in the state. From the Office of Sen. Nikki Setzler – South Carolina Senate Minority Leader Nikki Setzler (D-Lexington) offered the following statement after the Senate’s passing of H.5201, the General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2020-2021: “Today I was pleased […]

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The West Columbia Beautification Foundation is selling bricks to be placed at children’s park

West Columbia Beautification Foundation is selling bricks that will be placed at the entrance of Carraway Park at the Riverwalk. The bricks will be inscribed with the name, or tribute, directed by the buyer. Return the order form below by email to [email protected] or mail Attn: Colleen Otte – 200 N 12th St, West Columbia, […]

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Featured Artists Selected for Columbia Metropolitan’s Art in the Airport

From Lynne Douglas – Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Columbia Metropolitan Airport has announced the selected artists for its 2020 – 2021 Art in the Airport Program. Over 115 submissions were received from local artists reflecting the impressive talents of the art community. Four artists were selected to exhibit their artwork for the upcoming season: o   Christopher Garvey […]

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No COVID deaths occurred in South Carolina, Monday

Are we seeing the beginning of the end of the COVID crisis? No new COVID-19 deaths were reported for Monday The SC Department of Health and Environmental Control reported 14 SC COVID-19 deaths Monday, but all occurred at an earlier date. DHEC also announced: Lexington County had 33 new positive test results.And no deaths were […]

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Cayce – West Columbia library branch is open

The Lexington County Library is several opening branches, including the Cayce – West Columbia branch, to the public during the following hours:Monday – Thursday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Friday & Saturday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM. The branch is at 1500 Augusta Rd. West Columbia. Also open are: […]

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Cafe Strudel’s food truck will be at WECO Bottle and Biergarten, Thursday

The Cafe Strudel food truck will be at WECO Bottle and Biergarten Thursday from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. WECO is at 626 Meeting St., West Columbia. Stop by the biergarten on Thursday to enjoy the mobile offerings of West Columbia’s Iconic Cafe Strudel. Philly Cheese Steaks, Chicken Phillies, Strudel-Style Cuban Sandwiches, Wing Baskets and […]

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