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West Columbia Police looking for couple wanted for robbery, attempted murder

The West Columbia Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating Kerrie Alyssa Spires and Robert Lee Raines of Parkwood Drive in West Columbia.  Both individuals have warrants for Attempted Murder, Armed Robbery, and other felony charges. Mr. Raines also has several active warrants with the Richland County Sheriff’s Office.  During the afternoon of […]

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Man stole crab legs after robbing security guard in Lexington County, says sheriff

 Lexington County investigators have arrested a Columbia man accused of tying up a security guard at a food distributor and breaking into a warehouse to steal thousands of dollars’ worth of seafood. Johnathan Dewayne Dorsey, 28, is charged with armed robbery, second-degree burglary and kidnapping, according to arrest warrants. “Detectives working on this case know […]

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Lexington Police issue a report on DUI arrests and accidents in 2019

The Lexington Police Department issued a report on driving under the influence and vehicle crashes in 2019. There were 110 DUI arrests in the Town of Lexington in 2019, with an average of 9.17 per month. The number of DUI arrests in 2018 was 89. It was 192 in 2017; 124 in 2016 and 138 […]

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Brookland United Methodist holding ALL FREE clothing sale, Friday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Brookland United Methodist Church will be having a ALL FREE clothing sale tomorrow Friday May 29, from 10 am until 1 pm. Items included are Clothing, Shoes, Pocketbooks, blankets, hats, accessories. ALL FREE to people in need! Donations will be accepted to help ministries of the Church! Located at 541 Meeting Street, West Columbia.. We […]

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West Columbia Riverwalk has reopened

The wait is over. The West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater, 109 Alexander Road, West Columbia is open to the public after being closed due to flooding. The City of West Columbia announced that the Riverwalk is reopened, Thursday morning. Please avoid any areas that are coned off.

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West Columbia Fire crew responds to commercial fire

The West Columbia Fire Department, Engine 2, is on the scene of a two-alarm commercial structure fire in the 4400 block of St. Andrews Road. The WCFD reported the fire before 8:30 a.m. Thursday. The West Columbia crew is providing assistance to the Irmo Fire District.

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West Columbia’s River District transforming, attracting development

The progress of new projects in West Columbia’s River District is attracting interest from investors and it will lead to more development. “We are meeting with restaurateurs who are interested in coming to West Columbia and we expect several new residential projects to materialize,” said West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles. What is fueling the interest? The Carraway […]

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Hannah Morrison is Congaree Elementary Teacher of the Year, Ginny Shull is top support staff

Congaree Elementary 2020-2021 Teacher of the Year is Hannah Morrison. The school’s support Staff of the Year is Nurse Ginny Shull.

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