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Earle Williams honored again, this time by West Columbia City Council

Earle Williams turned 100-years-old on Sept. 27. He was honored – with a resolution noting his contributions – by West Columbia City Council Tuesday. Williams is the former West Columbia mayor. He thanked everyone for the honor. Williams – a 1934 Brookland-Cayce graduate – has been honored by the Brookland-Cayce alumni and the Greater Cayce-West […]

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West Columbia Councilman Eric Fowler serves at last meeting

Eric Fowler received a resolution from West Columbia City Council Tuesday. Fowler served on council for 24 years. He chose not to run in the Nov. 3, election this year.

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Phil Carter sworn in as new Cayce councilman

Judge Keabil Henderson issues the oath of office to Cayce’s new District 4 Councilman Phil Carter was elected on Sept. 15. He replaces Councilman Tim James, who resigned after taking a position in Florida.

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Lexington Two – Cancels School for Wednesday, Oct. 7

Lexington School District Two – Cancels School for Wednesday, Oct. 7 Due to the concerns about the flooded areas of the school district and hazardous road conditions, Lexington School District Two is canceling school tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 7. All Wednesday after-school programs, athletic practices or events, adult education classes, other school or district-related meetings, events […]

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Lexington Two – Cancels School for Wednesday, Oct. 7

Lexington School District Two – Cancels School for Wednesday, Oct. 7 Due to the concerns about the flooded areas of the school district and hazardous road conditions, Lexington School District Two is canceling school tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 7. All Wednesday after-school programs, athletic practices or events, adult education classes, other school or district-related meetings, events […]

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Raging water takes chunk out of Botanical Parkway

As flood waters raged throughout West Columbia Sunday, toward the Saluda River, a portion of Botanical Parkway was taken out. Jess Cruser, who lives close to the damaged area, said she heard a loud crash on Sunday morning, about 9 a.m. The road leads to the Riverbanks Zoo Botanical Garden on the Lexington County side. […]

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Cayce update:12th Street extension damaged

In an UPDATE, the City of Cayce reports that parts of he 12th Street extension have been severely damaged. Potions of I- 77 going toward Amazon and Nephron are CLOSED. The side going toward the City of Cayce is OPEN. Please take caution and contact your employer regarding work closings!

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Springdale crews attempting to collect all garbage, Tuesday

Town of Springdale crews are attempting to collect all garbage Tuesday. Town officials ask that residents put roll carts out as normal. If garbage is not collected today, it will be before the end of the week. Garbage collection is limited by the Lexington County Landfill being closed but the town hopes to have all collections […]

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