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Woman charged with felony DUI after baby dies

Andalyn Mills, 31, has been charged with felony DUI after an accident earlier this month that lead to the death of a prematurely born baby. Mills, of Pelion, was initially arrested for DUI after the Feb. 13, wreck on Two Notch Road. A SCHP report said she crossed the center line in her vehicle and hit a […]

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Get chicken deal to help fund mission for children in Guatemala

Get 40 pounds of FARM FRESH chicken – tenderloins and wings – for $80. The last day to order is Sunday (Feb. 28.) Call Chuck Underhill at House of Raeford – (803) 944-0829. The proceeds of the chicken sale will fund a mission for orphaned and impoverished children in Guatemala. Pick up is March 5.

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Solicitor Donnie Myers charged with DUI

Eleventh Circuit Solicitor Donnie Myers was charged with driving under the influence, Monday. According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Myers was found to have a blood alcohol level of  0.09, just above the allowable limit. A highway patrol reports said Myers was involved in a single-vehicle accident on Old Chapin Road and Beech Creek […]

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Brian Carter named new administrator for City of West Columbia

Brian Carter has been named the new administrator for the City of West Columbia. Carter, who was serving as deputy administrator, was hired after council met Monday afternoon. He has agreed to a three-year contract. “I am blessed to be part of the West Columbia family. West Columbia is a city of opportunity, and I […]

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SCDPS reports delayed traffic fatality

The accident occurred on Two Notch Road.  A delayed fatality report can involve a person injured in the accident on the reported date, who later dies. Information about the deceased has not been issued by the Lexington County Coroner yet.

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Beth Carigg will not seek re-election as Clerk of Court

Statement of Lexington County Clerk of Court Beth Carigg Beth Carrigg has announced her decision not to seek re-election After prayerful reflection and consideration, including discussions with family and friends, I have decided not to seek another tenn as Lexington County’s Clerk ofCourt. In the end, the decision was really not that difficult. I truly […]

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Health Source hosts Chamber’s Lunch and Learn

The Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Lunch and Learn was held at HealthSource of Cayce-West Columbia, Wednesday. Drs. Joel and Tatiana Sanders explained the importance of Chiropractic health during the session. Lunch and free massages were also part of the event. Health Source is at 2427 Fish Hatchery Road, West Columbia.

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James Reed celebrates 50 years at Columbia Farms

“It never occurred to me that I’d be here this long,” James Reed said. I had no idea.” Reed started working at Columbia Farms in West Columbia in 1966. Reed celebrated his 50th anniversary of employment Feb. 3. “When I’m on the job, I do it the best that I can,” Reed said, explaining his […]

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