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Hundreds of people gathered to welcome home World War II and Koran War veterans at Columbia Metropolitan Airport, Wednesday night. The non-profit Honor Flight came back from Washington DC. Veterans, mostly from WWII and Korea, visited monuments and historic sites in Washington. Those waiting for the veterans to return, shook hands and cheered as the […]
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The Airport Eagles defeated Berkeley, 9-8, in the Class 3A State Baseball Playoffs Wednesday. Airport scored the winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning. Zach Feaster came up to bat with the bases loaded and no outs. He hit the first pitch to drive in the winning run. The Eagles stayed alive and will […]
Read More >>A concealed weapon charge has been filed against a woman in connection with the discharge of a handgun inside Lexington Medical Center. Angelia Swygert Hawes, a 58-year-old concealed weapons permit holder from Leesville, is charged with carrying a concealable weapon into a restricted place. South Carolina’s concealed weapons permit statute notes a “hospital, medical clinic, […]
Read More >>Midlands Technical College and Michelin are offering a job fair that focuses on advanced manufacturing jobs in the Columbia area. The MTC and Michelin job fair is from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 14. It’s at the MTC Airport Campus, 1260 Lexington Drive in West Columbia. It’s in MTC’s new Advanced Manufacturing and […]
Read More >>Lexington County Man charged with murder in son’s shooting death A family argument has resulted in a father fatally shooting his son at their Gaston home late Tuesday afternoon. “Based on our investigation, this was an argument between family members that escalated into a confrontation and ended with a fatal shot,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon […]
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Cayce City Council is finally back home. On May 3, council met in its upgraded chambers for the first time since September. While the refurbishing of chamber was taking place, the five members of council met at the Cayce Tennis and Fitness Center on Ft. Congaree Trail. The permanent council chambers is at the Cayce Municipal […]
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From Walmart’s news release: Walmart to launch its free online grocery pickup service at four Columbia-area stores Walmart is launching its online grocery pickup service at four Columbia-area stores starting May 19. The free service enables customers to order groceries online and pick them up at their local Walmart store without even leaving their cars. […]
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Lexington Medical Center broke ground on its 10-story, 545,000-sq-ft tower Monday. The addition will include 71 inpatient beds to the 428-bed hospital, with the ability to add more in the future. Pictured are Todd Cullum, Michael Byrd, Gene Griffin, Richard Herring, Justin Strickland, Joel Tyson, Melinda Kruzner, David Lamb, Joel Tyson, Richard Westbrook and Tod […]
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