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Cayce begins to return to normalcy

The City of Cayce would like to issue the following updates for our residents. We ask that each of you continue to take extra precautions. – The voluntary evacuation for Riverland Park has been lifted and Cayce Public Safety is currently allowing only Riverland Park residents back into the area. If you live in that […]

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Lexington Two schools will be closed again Tuesday, October 6th

Due to road closings and other water-related issues, Lexington Two schools will be closed again Tuesday, October 6th. Lexington School District Two FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, October 5, 2015 Lexington School District Two – Cancels School West Columbia — Lexington School District Two: Due to the concerns about the flooded areas of the school district […]

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West Columbia Boil Water Advisory Lifted, except Woodberry Road

Boil Water Advisory Lifted West Columbia Mayor Joseph “Joe” Owens is advising the public that the West Columbia boil water advisory for the following areas has been lifted:  All West Columbia water customers in the area bordered by US HWY 1 to the north, Watling Road to the west, Airport Boulevard to the south, and […]

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Saluda River at Quail Hollow overflowing banks

These pictures are from the Quail Hollow pool area. Quail Hollow is off of US 378 (Sunset Boulevard) west of Lexington Medical Center. It shows the tennis court outside of the pool, with the Saluda River in the background. The river has risen above its bank, to flood the parking lot and tennis courts.    […]

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Traffic backed up on I-26, Gervais Street Bridge use limited

Vehicles were backed up for miles in the west bound lane of I-26 Monday morning, as law enforcement personnel diverted traffic off of the interstate at Exit 110 in West Columbia. There are S.C. Department of Transportation  (SCDOT) reports of flooding in the eastbound lane of I-26 too, as the Saluda river was swollen way beyond […]

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Traffic backed up on I-26, Gervais Street Bridge use limited

Vehicles were backed up for miles in the west bound lane of I-26 Monday morning, as law enforcement personnel diverted traffic off of the interstate at Exit 110 in West Columbia. There are S.C. Department of Transportation  (SCDOT) reports of flooding in the eastbound lane of I-26 too, as the Saluda river was swollen way beyond […]

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Cayce boil water advisory citywide, roads closed, issues emergency numbers

From the City of Cayce Please remember that our City is under a citywide boil water advisory. As an extra precaution, we are asking that all residents boil their water before using! We are asking that ALL residents please stay off the road today as more rain is coming. If you are an emergency personnel […]

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Boil water advisory, river flooding could cause sewage overflow

Boil Water Advisory Issued Out of a precaution to address possible sewer overflow issues due to flooding in areas along the Saluda and Congaree Rivers, the City of West Columbia is advising all water customers in the following areas to vigorously boil their water for at least one (1) full minute prior to drinking or […]

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