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Businesses in the 5600 block of Sunset Blvd. are experiencing power outages due to a pole with transformers and power lines down in a parking lot. And Sunset Boulevard , between North Lake Drive and Old Cherokee Road, has been closed by Lexington Police due to hazards in the road. Lexington County officials reported a […]
Read More >>Several customers in the Westover Acres neighborhood of West Columbia have reported power outages. Some also report power has been restored. A tree fell on a power line on Natchez Trail in the heavily-treed Saluda Gardens section of the city. Part of a tree fell in the New Brookland Mill Village. Click on images to […]
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Lexington School District Two is delaying the opening of school for two hours for Tuesday, September 12, 2017, for students due to the potential storm damage from Hurricane Irma. Administrators, custodians, and food service employees are to report for work at their regular time. Teachers, teacher assistants, and office support staff are to report to work one […]
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The City of West Columbia has closed the Wyman M. “Mac” Rish Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater until further notice due to rising river water and potential flooding. The City will announce when areas of the park are open to the public.
Read More >>West Columbia Beautification Foundation Trees Tribute postponed, West Columbia offices closed Monday
West Columbia Beautification Foundation Reschedules Tribute for Trees Gala due to Hurricane Irma The West Columbia Beautification Foundation is rescheduling the Tribute for Trees Gala due to inclement weather. The original gala date was set for Tuesday, September 12, 2017. The rescheduled date is Tuesday, September 26, 2017, from 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM, in […]
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The City of West Columbia Sanitation Department will not collect household garbage, recycling, or yard trash on Monday, September 11, 2017, due to the Lexington County Landfill closing in preparation of Hurricane Irma. On Tuesday, Sanitation will collect the Monday route household garbage and recycling and the Tuesday route household garbage. Please do not put your roll carts and […]
Read More >>The City of Cayce offices will be closed on Monday. Below are additional updates and safety precautions: All City parks and trails will close on Sunday, September 10th at 3 PM and will remain closed through Monday. Monday’s trash collection is canceled and will be picked […]
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By Hannah Stone/Terry Ward Gilbert jumped on Airport early, Friday night, on the way to a 44-28 win over the Eagles. Gilbert recoved a fumbled kickoff by Airport to go up 7-0. Airport answered with an8-yard-run by Nanders Laurence to tie it at 7 at the end of the first quarter. Gilbert waited until […]
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