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Arrest made, suspects wanted in Lexington burglary, grand larceny case

The Lexington Police Department has announced the arrest of Frederick Michael Nerini, age 42 of Lexington. The LPD is also asking people in the community to provide information on the whereabouts of Andrew Thomas Goff, age 34 of Leesville, and Cynthia T. Sallee, age 39 of Leesville. They are wanted for their alleged involvement in […]

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Meeting Street Artisan Market is a valuable asset to vendors in the COVID era

Despite the uncertainty caused by the coronavirus, vendors at West Columbia Meeting Street Artisan Market are finding success. The market meets under the pavilion at 425 Meeting Street, West Columbia, in the public parking lot behind Terra Restaurant. All COVID safety protocols, including the wearing of masks, are followed at the market. It’s from 9 a.m. […]

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Man shot and killed in West Columbia, WCPD investigating a murder

The West Columbia Police Department is investigating a murder, said Assistant Police Chief Scott Morrison. He said the murder occurred on North Lucas Street, Tuesday.The victim is a male who died as a result of gunshot. He was found dead when officers arrived on the scene. Morrison said the investigation is in the early stages […]

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Cayce harvesting city-owned timber in the Timmerman Trail area

The City of Cayce has partnered with Epting Forestry to begin harvesting City-owned timber in the Timmerman Trail area of the 12th Street Extension. Harvesting the mature, invasive pines will promote new growth, limit the spread of pests and disease, and provide a sanctuary for wildlife in the area. Special precautions have been established to limit the interference […]

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Governor says schools should be opened, with virtual option, football games could begin Sept. 1

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster said the state’s school districts should offer in-person school and schools should open on Sept. 8, a day after Labor Day. McMaster spoke at a news conference Wednesday, where he was joined by South Carolina House Speaker Jay Lucas, Senate President Harvey Peeler. McMaster said students and parents who do […]

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Lexington County Council overrules COVID, Lexington County Blowfish fans can come

Fans had been forbidden from attending Lexington County Blowfish games at Lexington County Baseball Stadium since the July 1 season-opener because of coronavirus fears. PHOTO – Blowfish player and former River Bluff star Josh Senter – Blowfish photo. On Tuesday, Lexington County Council unanimously approved a resolution that will allow the Blowfish to play in […]

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Road cleared after Lexington crash near I-20 exit

The road has been cleared after a collision on Sunset Blvd. (US-378) at Northside Blvd. The Lexington Police Department reported multiple outbound lanes closed because of the Tuesday afternoon crash. Police asked that drivers seek an alternate route and to be alert for emergency personnel who were on scene. Lexington County Fire Service worked the […]

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Former Kentucky Fried Chicken location is now Pet-Vac

Many long-time West Columbia residents quickly identified the photo of the Kentucky Fried Chicken in West Columbia in 1967, that was featured Monday on WestMetroNews.com. The photo came from an ad in the 1967 Airport High School Yearbook that is in the possession of Bill Mooneyhan. The building still exists and is the home of […]

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