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The West Columbia Police Department operates with a community feel, though it stands in the shadow of metropolitan Columbia. Dennis Tyndall has been the West Columbia Police Chief for 20 years. He is very pleased with his career choice. In that time there have been lots of good times. And Tyndall said he has also […]
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Give Blood at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Blood Drive for the American Red Cross on Thursday. It’s at 1006 12 St. to schedule go to: redcrossblood.org code “Chamber” or call the Chamber at 803-794-6504. Benefits of Donating It feels great to donate! You get free juice and delicious cookies. It’s something you can spare – most people […]
Read More >>A heavy rain on Monday afternoon may have damaged part of I-26 in Lexington County. An asphalt defect on I-26 eastbound was reported via Twitter by Trooper David Jones of the South Carolina Highway Patrol. The damage reported is near Mile Marker 112, between the Airport Boulevard and US-1 exits. The South Carolina Department of […]
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The South Carolina Highway Patrol will be traveling the state in July conducting recruitment presentations. The first recruitment session is Tuesday at the Troop 1 Headquarters at 1626 Shop Road, in Columbia. Troop 1 cover Lexington County. Each session begins at 6 p.m. See the poster, left, for all recruitment presentations and the date and […]
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Do you know the identity of either of these individuals? Their names are needed to solve a theft case. Call Detective Beza at 803-358-1414.
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The City of West Columbia, in a public-private partnership, has completed the installation of the High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk Beacon (HAWK) on Sunset Boulevard in front of House of Raeford. The project was made possible with an award from Lexington County C-Funds and matching funds from House of Raeford. J. Moore Electrical was the lowest bidding […]
Read More >>The Saluda and Congaree rivers are vital to Lexington County. A coalition that was organized with the help of the Congaree Riverkeeper is checking river water quality. In the summer, a plethora of tubers, kayakers, canoers and swimmers can be found on the rivers that run through metropolitan Columbia. “All greens again” which means healthy […]
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A group of 13 from Holland Avenue Baptist Church went to Guatemala to help orphans in that country. The church group from Holland Avenue, in Cayce, goes to Guatemala every June. On the trip, supplies – ranging from clothes to food – are delivered to the people in need in Guatemala. Chuck Underhill, a church member […]
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