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Lexington Two announces the hiring of two new assistant principals. At its board meeting Thursday, on the recommendation of Superintendent Dr. William B. James Jr., the Lexington Two Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Brenton Coe as assistant principal at Brookland-Cayce High School and Anna Unversaw as assistant principal at Northside Middle School. Coe […]
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The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber and Visitors Center Board of Directors voted unanimously to name Tim James as President and CEO. “Tim is leading us in a direction that will benefit our local businesses in new ways,” says Thomas Tafel, Board chairman. James has served as Interim President and CEO for the past 3 months. […]
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A collision with injuries occurred at Sunset Blvd. (US-378) and Old Cherokee Road in Lexington, Friday morning. It caused several lane closures. Lanes reopened around 10:30 a.m., according to Lexington Police. Police asked drivers to be alert to emergency personnel on the scene and directing traffic. The collision was caused by a distracted driver who […]
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The West Columbia Beautification Foundation has makes a lasting impact. The group’s work adds to the quality of life and attractiveness of West Columbia as a place to live and do business. Feature photo: West Columbia City Council recognizes the WCBF with a resolution “Every tree that is planted by the foundation today is an […]
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The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department reported flooding Thursday evening at Churchill Apartments near Saint Andrews Road. No injuries were reported, but rising water moved about a dozen parked vehicles in the complex parking lot. The water eventually began to recede.
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The West Columbia Police Department reports that the missing woman has been found safe.
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The South Carolina Sales Tax Free Weekend is Aug. 7 thru 9. Clothes, computers, and school supplies are on the list of items that can be bought with no sales tax. South Carolina’s annual Sales Tax Holiday begins next Friday and lasts until Sunday. The Sales Tax Holiday in South Carolina first started in 2000. […]
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They are only shells right now, but the first houses in Stillwater are up.The Stillwater neighborhood is just off Highway 1 (Augusta Road) behind Hobby Lobby in West Columbia. The builder – Great Southern Homes- describes Stillwater as an enclave of single-family attached homes, approximately four miles to Columbia downtown, and less than one mile […]
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