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West Columbia annexation vote scheduled for July

The City of West Columbia will move to annex 661 addresses. A vote to accomplish that is scheduled for July 26, at the Central Nazarene Church. The vote was announced at a special West Columbia City Council meeting, Monday. B.J. Unthank, West Columbia’s economic development director said the city has received the signatures of 239 […]

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Lexington 2 Board meeting is Thursday, Retiree Reception, 6:15

The Board of Trustees of Lexington School District Two will conduct its Regular Monthly Meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday (May 19) in the Board Room of the District Education Center, 715 Ninth Street, West Columbia. Notices and Agendas are also posted on the District’s website, www.lex2.org / Board of Trustees / Board Meetings / Agenda […]

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Gray Collegiate Academy announces Boy’s State students

Gray Collegiate Academy (GCA) has announced that the following students from GCA who will be attending Boy’s State this Summer: * Brandon Carroway * Ayden Fields * Bryce Fields * Tanner Mims * Kenderick George * Dillon Burkette Congratulations to all these young men. Todd Helms, Executive Director of Gray Collegiate Academy made the announcment.

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West Columbia gets $30,000 for flood repairs, with help of Setzler, Bingham

  Repairs take time, but they are coming. The City of West Columbia is taking steps to repair the Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater. The area was damaged after the October 2015 flood. City officials are requesting funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, but that is not the only funding source that will grant repair […]

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Travelin’ Kine rocks Rhythm on the River

Charleston’s Travelin’ Kine played the Rhythm on the River concert on Saturday evening. The Nick Clyburn Band opened the show. It was another perfect evening for music by the river. After a hot day the the breeze picked up, and cooled off the West Columbia Amphitheater.  Allman Brothers sounds, along with the Rolling Stones were heard. […]

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SC Brewers Festival is in Cayce Saturday

Cayce’s first annual South Carolina Brewers Festival is Saturday, May 21. It’s at the Guignard Brickworks on Knox-Abbott Drive, at the Blossom Street bridge. It’s from 12-5 p.m.

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West Columbia City Council holding special meeting, Monday

West Columbia City Council will hold a Special Council Meeting Monday at 6 p.m. on (May 16, 2016) at the West Columbia City Hall, Council Chambers, 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia. Agenda ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMUNICATIONS BY THE MAYOR UNFINISHED BUSINESS Second Reading Consideration of an Ordinance Providing for and Approving Amendments to an Ordinance Entitled, “An […]

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Airport wins at Hilton Head, going to Lower State Final

Airport defeated Hilton Head, 5-0, Friday night, in the 3A State Baseball Playoffs. Pitcher Tanner Glen came on in relief of Josh Tucker to shut down the Seahawks. The duo combined for the shutout. The win puts Airport in a road match-up Monday with St. James. The Sharks came from behind in the last inning […]

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