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Several Lexington County agencies and the S.C. Forestry Commission responded to the 400 block Truex Road in Lexington County, Saturday, in reference to a commercial fire. It happened at a Bucks Frame and Alignment in the Leesville area. Firefighters worked to put out the flames for almost four hours Saturday afternoon. Bucks Frame and Alignment […]
Read More >>The West Columbia Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance, in reference to an alleged armed robbery incident that occurred on Saturday. The below photographs show the suspect who is believed to be a male with short dread locks wearing a red shirt and dark pants. Police believe the suspect may be driving a gray […]
Read More >>The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting incident off Riverbend Drive. Deputies responded to a reported shooting around 9:30 p.m. Thursday. Details are limited at this time as detectives work to gather information. Following a dispute, an unidentified person opened fire, hitting two bystanders who were unrelated to the incident. The two victims […]
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Commercial activity is on the increase in West Columbia. And last week plans for the of Savage Craft Ale Works were announced. The brewery, scheduled to open in late Spring 2019, will be in the Brookland Fire Station/City Hall building that was built in 1925, at 430 Center Street. A spokesperson for the core investor […]
Read More >> Commercial activity is on the increase in West Columbia. And last week plans for the of Savage Craft Ale Works were announced. The brewery, scheduled to open in late Spring 2019, will be in the Brookland Fire Station/City Hall building that was built in 1925, at 430 Center Street. A spokesperson for the core investor […]
Read More >>Lexington County officials reported a tractor-trailer fire on I-20 eastbound, Thursday morning. It was near the Augusta Highway Exit. I-20 Eastbound was shut down, according to the report that was issued about 10:05 a.m. Authorities told motorists to be on the look out for emergency responders heading toward area. There were no Injuries reported. Lexington […]
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When Coastal Carolina rolls into Columbia to play USC at noon, Saturday, two Chanticleers will be coming home. Tay Pringle and Corbin Small played football at Brookland-Cayce High School. And both are on the Coastal Carolina football team. “I look forward to coming back,” said Pringle, “BC will always be home.” Small said it may be […]
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A drawdown of Lake Murray is scheduled to begin in October to control aquatic weeds and water quality. Lowering of the lake will continue until it reaches an elevation target in the 350-foot range by mid-December, remaining at that elevation until approximately the end of January 2019. SCE&G is planning the drawdown in consultation with […]
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