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Lexington Police seek missing man

Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green is seeking the assistance of the local community in locating a missing person who was last seen recently in the Town of Lexington. Corey David Dubose, age 32 of Leesville, was dropped off by family members at a business on the 100 block of US-378 on the afternoon of Monday, […]

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Lexington Police issue citation in aftermath of fatal crash

The Lexington Police Department continues to investigate a collision that  resulted in a fatality. The crash  occurred Thursday,  at the intersection of Augusta Road/US-1 and Morgan Drive.  The LPD provided updated information on the crash via Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green. At approximately 7:15 a.m., officers of the Lexington Police Department responded to a vehicle collision […]

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Part of West Columbia Riverwalk opened

The West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater is open from the Amphitheater to the south end (toward Cayce) of the Riverwalk. The Moffatt Street entrance to the West Columbia Riverwalk remains closed due to flooding.  

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West Columbia Public Works Director Jamie Hook is Partner of the Year for Keep the Midlands Beautiful

West Columbia Public Works Director Jamie Hook was honored as the Partner of the Year for Keep the Midlands Beautiful, Friday. He received the the Partner of the Year Award for Keep the Midlands Beautiful at the Gala for a Greener Midlands Friday night. Established in 1989 to serve Richland and Lexington Counties, the mission […]

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Portions of West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater Open After Flooding

The West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater is open from the Amphitheater to the South end of the Riverwalk. The Moffatt Street entrance to the West Columbia Riverwalk remains closed due to flooding.  

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Pedestrian struck and killed in West Columbia

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the pedestrian who died after being struck by a vehicle, Sunday. The incident occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m. in the 2500 block of Leaphart Road in West Columbia. According to Coroner Fisher, Ms. Kathy Diane Altman, 53, of Lugoff was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries […]

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Brookland-Cayce Theater students present “Don’t Drink The Water” in improvisational space while school’s auditorium is renovated

The Brookland Cayce Theater Department kicked off the first night of two play presentations on Thursday. The student players performed their fall play, “Don’t Drink The Water.” Their second performance was Friday. Theater Director, Matthew Sparkman said the play is special. “What’s fantastic about this particular play is that we have been forced into doing […]

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Congaree River rising, to crest Saturday, part of Cayce Riverwalk closed

The City of Cayce has closed portions of its Riverwalk due to high water. After three days of rain, the river is rising. Creeks in the area are swollen too. The City of Cayce is reporting the Congaree River is 14.21 ft and rising. Phase 3 (the raw water plant to the Newman Boat Landing) […]

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