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Tuesday is S.C. primary day; be sure to vote

The South Carolina statewide primaries are today (Tuesday, June 9.) Polling locations are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Registered voters need a photo ID (or a voter registration card if you do not have a Photo ID). Some polling locations have been combined for this election because of the COVID-19 crisis.Check on your […]

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Coroner identifies man who died in Lexington County motorcycle crash

Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a motorcycle accident that occurred in the 500 block of Ansel Caughman Road in Leesville at approximately 11:20 p.m. Sunday. According to Fisher, Mr. Brandon Shawn Matthews, 42, of Batesburg was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries sustained. Mr. Matthews was not wearing […]

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Tim James appointed interim president of the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Cayce West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Monday that its Board of Directors has appointed Tim James to Interim President and CEO, effective immediately. James, a former Cayce City Councilman, is replacing Richard Skipper, who has been removed by the Board from his role as President and CEO.

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Work on Alexander Road, in West Columbia, impacts traffic flow

The City of West Columbia is creating additional parking for the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater and Park along Alexander Road. Roadwork in the area will impact traffic along Alexander Road beginning Monday (June 8) through Wednesday (June 10.) Please attempt to find an alternate route. 

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Nephron donating more than 100,000 bottles of hand sanitizer to USC

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation, one of the fastest-growing pharmaceuticals companies in the country, Monday announced it would donate more than 100,000 bottles of company-made hand sanitizer to the University of South Carolina, as the school prepares for the safe return of the entire Gamecocks family. “No matter how tall the challenge is, Gamecocks step up,” said […]

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West Columbia Police make arrest in fatal stabbing case

The West Columbia Police Department has made an arrest for an alleged murder that occurred on Sunday. In the early morning hours of Sunday, a stabbing occurred at 802 Central Drive in West Columbia, said police.  In connection to the stabbing, West Columbia Police Department investigators arrested Randy Eugene Self, of West Columbia. He was […]

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Lexington Baptist Church Student Ministry giving Chick-fil-A meal to teachers, at Saluda Pointe, Tuesday

The Lexington Baptist Church Student Ministry wants to say thank you to all teachers, coaches, and administrators for their hard work this past school year. On Tuesday, June 9, the church group is asking school teachers, coaches, and administrators to come to the Chick-fil-A at Saluda Pointe with your school ID and they will pay […]

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Primary is Tuesday: List of Lexington County candidates

There is a primary in South Carolina Tuesday (June 9.) Below are the candidates running for Lexington County Council, Sheriff, the SC House, the SC Senate and the US Senate and the US House. (I) denotes Incumbent. Lexington County CouncilDistrict 5 (Lexington-Red Bank)Joel TysonBimbo Jones Council District 6(Chapin-Irmo)Charli WessingerJohnny Jeffcoat SC Senate District 18Charles BumgardnerSen. Ronnie […]

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