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20-year-old charged with trafficking fentanyl, caught by Lexington County narcotics agents

A Columbia man is accused of trafficking fentanyl after his arrest Monday near Interstate 20. Jakob Regan Dator, 20, is charged with trafficking fentanyl, 28 grams or more, according to an arrest warrant. “Lexington County narcotics agents stopped Dator Monday on the I-20 on-ramp at Sunset Boulevard,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said. “Agents found […]

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West Columbia Police Department is asking for help to identify man suspected of burglary

West Columbia Police Department is asking for help to identify the man in these photos. The WCPD is investigating a burglary that took place on McSwain Drive this week.If you know who he is or recognize the vehicle, please contact Investigator Shumpert at 803-936-6274 or get a cash reward by submitting an anonymous tip to […]

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Lane of W. Main Street in Lexington closed after dump truck spills a load of rocks

The Lexington Police Department reported around 2:45 p.m. Wednesday that spilled load from a dump truck resulted in an inbound lane of West Main Street (US-1) at George Street being closed.police asked drivers to avoid the area if possible until the roadway is cleared and reopened. (LPD photos)

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Shots fired in the Greystone Boulevard area of Columbia, heavy law enforcement presence

Law enforcement agencies are assisting the Columbia Police Department with locating a male who reportedly fired shots in the area of Stoneridge and Greystone Blvd. The are no reports of anyone shot. Police officers are working to locate the suspect. Local hotels are being evacuated and ‘cleared’ for safety. Click here for CPD video on […]

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Temple Gym and Physical Fitness Center has opened on Meeting Street in West Columbia

Temple Gym and Physical Fitness Center has opened at 536 Meeting Street in West Columbia. It opened a little over a week ago. It’s in the former Studio 221 building. Click here for link to Temple website Temple offers personal training and group fitness classes including strength training, cardiovascular training, and active recovery.

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Mid-Summer visitors drawn to West Columbia’s Riverwalk with easy access to the Congaree River

West Columbia offers a lot for visitors. In July, it’s one of the hottest spots around. They come from all over to West Columbia to enjoy the cool flowing waters of the Congaree River. “The four of us came here from Florida,” said Amy Butler. She and three friends were coming off the river at […]

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Lexington County Coroner says suicide the cause of death in Montclaire Circle shooting death

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher, is releasing the autopsy results of Mr. Shavon M. Wright, 29,of West Columbia, from the incident that occurred in the early morning hours on Wednesday, June 21st ,2023 on Montclaire Cir., located in the West Columbia area of Lexington County. According to Coroner Fisher, an autopsy was performed Saturday morning […]

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Cayce Fire Department has new double-stack boat trailer for emergencies on the water

The Cayce Fire Department’s new boat trailer is now in-service.The new double-stack boat trailer increases the fire department’s deployment capabilities and allows for better response times for emergencies and services on the water. The CFD photo below shows the new boat trailer at the Newman Boat Landing on the Congaree River.

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