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Eco-tourism booming on the Congaree River in West Columbia

Michael Mayo told West Columbia City Council, Tuesday, his business that utilizes the Congaree River is booming, and he expects it to get better. “My job is to get people to come enjoy the river,” said Mayo. “I want to wear them out so all they want to do is get something to eat at […]

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Crash closes lanes of I-26 outside of Cayce, Monday morning

The Cayce Department of Public Safety is assisting the SC Highway Patrol with a single vehicle collision. It happened Monday morning on I-26 westbound just before Exit 115. Multiple lanes of travel are closed. One injury is reported at this time. Cayce DPS photo. 

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Brent Johnson, award-winning radio personality, joins 93.1 The Lake as morning host, program director

Award-winning local radio personality Brent Johnson has joined 93.1 The Lake as program director and morning show host. Johnson, who will make his on-air debut Jan. 2, at 6 a.m., has spent most of his 40-year radio career in the Columbia market, where he’s built a track record of broadcasting excellence and community service. Midlands […]

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Man fires shots into car on 1-26, one injured, says LCSD

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting on I-26 near Exit 113. Witnesses told deputies that a man on a motorcycle fired shots into a car while traveling on the interstate. One person was injured in the car. The individual has been transported for treatment. According to Capt. Adam Myrick of the LCSD, […]

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Portion of West Columbia Riverwalk Park closed due to flooding

Portions of the West Columbia Riverwalk Park are closed until further notice due to flooding. The area from the Gervais Street Bridge to the Moffatt Street entrance are closed until further notice due high water in that area. Once the flood waters subside and the Riverwalk path is clear again, the city will announce when […]

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Brookland-Cayce High School ROTC marches in Columbia Christmas parade

The Brookland-Cayce High School ROTC marched in the Carolina Carillon Holiday Parade in Columbia Saturday.

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Airport Drill Team wins State Championship

The Airport Drill Team hosted the State Drill Team Meet Saturday Airport took first or second place in several categories. Here are the results (below): Overall FIRST PLACE Regulation Armed Squad 1st Armed Inspection 1st Regulation Unarmed Platoon 1st Regulation Armed Platoon 1st Regulation Armed Squad 1st Armed Inspection 1st Armed Squad Exhibition 1st Armed […]

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Crash causes closing of South Lake Drive in Lexington, driver charged with DUI

All lanes of South Lake Drive/SC-6 in Lexington near Railroad Avenue were closed Friday evening. The lanes reopened about 10:30 p.m. The road was closed after a single vehicle collision. The diver involved in the crash was transported by EMS from the scene. The Lexington Police Department reported the driver was arrested for DUI. LPD […]

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