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Incumbent West Columbia City Council member B.J. Unthank lost his seat in the Nov. 3, municipal election. He was defeated by Jimmy Brooks. The District 6 race generated close to 750 voters. Brooks won with 422 votes to 315 for Unthnak. It is by far the largest district in the City of West Columbia; twice […]
Incumbent West Columbia City Council member B.J. Unthank lost his seat in the Nov. 3, municipal election. He was defeated by Jimmy Brooks. The District 6 race generated close to 750 voters. Brooks won with 422 votes to 315 for Unthnak. It is by far the largest district in the City of West Columbia; […]
In the 2015 West Columbia Mayor’s race, challenger Bobby Horton has received donations of $9,875, this election cycle. Horton has spent $9,678.88. His on hand balance is: $196.12 Incumbent Mayor Joe Owens has received contributions of $2,900 this Election cycle. Owens has spent $2,642.16, He has $257.84 on hand. Campaign contributions data is posted on […]
A 45-year- old man dressed in a Halloween prison convict costume was arrested early Sunday morning, and put in jail. A Springdale Police officer stopped a vehicle on a Driving Under the Influence suspicion, just after midnight, Nov. 1. An officer observed the vehicle swerving on Platt Springs Road, according to a police department report.. While […]
Airport defeated Brookland-Cayce, 24-14 Friday night at BC. The win gives Airport a second-place finish in the Region V, 3A. Midland Valley defeated Aiken, Friday, to win the conference championship. The score was tied at 14 at the half. Airport scored in the third quarter to go up 21-14. Brookland-Cayce had a shot to tie, […]
There has been a fatal vehicle accident in Lexington County. It occurred on Bush River Road, according to the S.C. Highway Patrol. No other details have been released. The notification of the accident was released at 8:25 a.m., Saturday. The office of Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher investigates traffic fatalities. Her office has not yet […]
Saturday night is Halloween night. The Springdale Police Department has provided some tips to help you to have a safe and fun night. The Springdale Police Department will have additional officers on shift for the night.
A reminder from the West Columbia Fire Department. Change Your Clocks back an hour, on Nov. 1 (Sunday) and Change Your Batteries in Your Smoke Detector This Weekend!!!! Be Safe.