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A Pelion man is facing numerous charges after his brother suffered a gunshot wound Thursday night at a home on Highway 178 in Pelion. John David Burroughs, 41, is charged with attempted murder for shooting his brother with a pistol, according to an arrest warrant. Other charges against Burroughs include unlawfully possessing a pistol, unlawfully […]
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Brookland-Cayce Boys team defeated Strom Thurmond in a 3A Region 5 showdown, Thursday night. With the 61-49 win, BC’s record improves to 10-0 in conference. And it gives the Bearcats the conference championship. The game was at Strom Thurmond. It was BC’s first win at Strom Thurmond in 10 years. With the win, BC dodged […]
Read More >>Lexington County detectives have determined Kevin Lawrence Pearson is a person of interest related to the Feb. 8 homicide on Princeton Road in West Columbia. Pearson, 25, should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information on where Pearson might be should call Crimestoppers at 888-CRIME-SC. Information can also be shared by texting “TIPSC” along […]
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Be prepared for some noise on Saturday. Alexander Road, in West Columbia, will be closed on Saturday from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Residents and visitors near the Gervais Street Bridge may hear the loud cannon blasts as a are part of the a reenactment of the “Firing on Columbia.” It’s known as “The Longest […]
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One of West Columbia’s most-elderly residents turned 100 on Tuesday. It was the birthday of Rebecca Fannie Dawkins, on Feb. 7. To commemorate her birth, and long life, Dawkins was recognized by the West Columbia City Council at its meeting Tuesday. Councilman Boyd Jones, who represents the city council district in which Dawkins lives, presented a […]
Read More >>A man found dead on Wednesday, in Lexington County has been identified. He died at the scene from what appears to be a single gunshot wound, according to Fisher. Isaac’s address is listed as unknown. An autopsy is planned on Thursday to determine the cause of death. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department continues to investigate the incident.
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The Cayce-West Columbia Lion’s Club has recognized students from Busbee Creative Arts Academy and Northside Middle School for being selected as one of the top Peace Poster contest winners from their schools. The winners were presented with a gift at the last Lion’s Club meeting at Grecian Gardens. The winners from Busbee Creative Arts Academy […]
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The City of West Columbia made a move toward purchasing some long sought-after property, Tuesday. West Columbia City Council voted to authorize move toward the purchase of the Drexler properties at 431 and 435 Meeting Street and 426 Center Street, said Anna Huffman, the city’s public information officer. The property will yield more parking space […]
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