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Can you imagine what it would look like to have tree-lined streets connecting commercial to residential areas throughout West Columbia? That’s the question the West Columbia Beautification Foundation is answering. If you see an area of town starting to shine, there’s a good chance the West Columbia Beautification Foundation has a hand in it. The […]
The total eclipse on August 21, 2017, was an unforgettable moment for those who witnessed it in the skies over Columbia. And a Lexington 2 graduate wants to make sure it’s a moment area students will remember for years to come. Artist Chris Lambries — who along with wife Margie graduated in 1976 from Brookland-Cayce […]
Christopher Glen Raines (AKA “AJ Blues”) 42, of Lexington, has been arrested by the Lexington Police Department and charged with Unlawful Communication. Chief Terrence Green announced the arrst in a press release, Monday. A.J. Blues has aired Internet audio broadcasts of local music. The warrant charges Raines with unlawful communication, claiming a series of threatening […]
A teen has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to a fatal shooting last night in a Columbia subdivision. Isaac Burton Hidalgo, 19, of Columbia is also charged with possessing a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher identified the victim as Justin Steven Simons, […]
The West Columbia City Council is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Monday at West Columbia City Hall, 200 N. 12th St. The meeting agenda is included, click to enlarge images, to read agenda.
Brayden Cullum, of West Columbia, played lead guitar and sang at Lexington’s Icehouse Amphitheater, Sunday afternoon. It was part of the Freeway Music School’s talent presentation. Cullum, a Brookland-Cayce High School junior, sang “Like a Rolling Stone” made popular by the legendary Bob Dylan. Brayden also sang The Band’s “Ophelia” and The Beatles “Back in […]
Chapin traveled to Brookland-Cayce Friday night and defeated the Bearcats 38-20. BC quarterback Reed Charpia is injured and did not play. Sophomore Malachi Brown replaced Charpia. The Eagles jumped out early and were ahead of BC 35-0 at the half. The Bearcats scored three TDs in the second half, including a 65-yard-run by Brown. But […]
By Hannah Stone Airport got on the scoreboard early, lost its lead, but then came back for a 25-10 win over Orangeburg-Wilkinson, Friday. The Eagles kicked a field late in the first quarter to go up, 3-0. But the Bruins scored a TD with 5:38 in the second quarter to go up, 7-3. Airport answered […]