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Columbia Metropolitan Airport issues Call for Local Artists for “Art in the Airport” Program

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE hereafter) is currently seeking artists to exhibit their artwork at the airport for a rotating exhibition beginning October 2020 through calendar year 2021 as CAE launches its “Art in the Airport” program. The purpose of CAE creating an “Art in the Airport” program is to showcase works of art created by […]

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Lexington 2 schools get 260,000 masks because of COVID fears

From Dawn Kujawa – Lexington Two Communications Director – Lexington Two continues to stock up on PPE and safety needs, with additional supplies arriving weekly before the first day of classes on September 8.  The district has received a number of items from both the state and from the SC Department of Education — including […]

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West Columbia’s City Clerk Crystal Bouknight Parker Earns International Designation

Crystal Bouknight Parker of the City of West Columbia, has earned the designation of Certified Municipal Clerk, which is awarded by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks Inc. IIMC grants the CMC designation only to those municipal clerks who complete demanding education requirements; and who have a record of significant contributions to their local government, […]

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The pomp and circumstance of a presidential visit

By Terry Ward – I received a media advisory Sunday asking if I wanted press credentials to President Donald J. Trump’s Marine One Arrival and Air Force One Departure. It was scheduled for Monday at the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport. Trump had been in Charlotte for the start of the Republican National Convention. I have seen five […]

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Consulate General of Mexico speaks at West Columbia City Hall luncheon

The Mexican population that has immigrated to West Columbia wants to build bridges with the community. That was the message from Claudia Velasco Osoria. She is the Consulate General of Mexico. Osoria is based in Raleigh, NC, but she has been in West Columbia recently meeting with members of the Mexican community, who live here, […]

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Photo shows arrest after dangerous police chase

There was a heavy law enforcement pressence on Sunset Boulevard, near I-20, in Lexington Monday afternoon. A photo issued by the Lexington Police Department shows an arrest. The scene developed after a traffic stop in Lexington resulted in a chase by law enforcement personnel. Parts of Sunset and Northside boulevards were partially closed after a […]

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Lexington 2 teachers report to school for the 2020-21 School Year

Cars fill the parking lots. It’s the first day of school year 2020-21. Lexington School District Two teachers reported to class Monday. Students don’t start classes until Sept. 8, and have the option of attending class in-person two days of the week, this year, because of the coronavirus crisis. Or students can stay home for virtual […]

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Gervais Street Bridge Dinner postponed until March 2021

The Gervais Street Bridge Dinner has been postponed until March 2021. It was scheduled for Oct. 18, but because of concerns related to the coronavirus, the date has been moved. With the change, there will be two Bridge Dinners scheduled for 2021. The one in March and another on the traditional date in October.In June […]

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