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New Starbucks scheduled to open in West Columbia, Friday

While much has been shut down during the coronavirus crisis, construction crews have been busy in West Columbia. A new Starbucks is scheduled to open Friday in the Danwood Shopping Center. It’s at 2408 Augusta Road (US 1) in the same general location of the Sonic Drive-In and McAlister’s. The opening date, at least for […]

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City of Myrtle Beach reopens public beaches

The City of Myrtle Beach is reopening all of its public beaches. The announcement allows people access to one of the state’s most visited recreational destinations. The beaches has been closed by order of Gov. Henry McMaster until last week due to the coronavirus. Myrtle Beach City Manager John Pedersen rescinded the emergency order Tuesday […]

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Colite International, Up Fits Columbia Metropolitan Airport Welcome Sign

As a part of the overall brand refresh, Columbia Metropolitan Airport updated the welcome sign leading into the airport and tapped local sign manufacturer, Colite International, for the job. “Keep the job local was a concerted effort by the team as we have such outstanding, capable companies right here in the Midlands,” said Executive Director, […]

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66 SC DMV offices to reopen Monday, May 4

Starting Monday, May 4, the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles will expand operations by reopening all 66 branch offices to increase convenience for customers. The additional office openings will allow the SCDMV to service more customers on a daily basis while still adhering to social distancing recommendations. All offices will operate by appointment only […]

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Governor extends state of emergency order, Monday

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed an extension of the state of emergency, Monday. McMaster signed the 15-day extension of the order the day the previous state emergency order would have expired. The governor can only issue a state of emergency in 15 day increments, according to state law. “South Carolina continues to fight this […]

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Mooneyhan’s Auto Service selling hand sanitizer for children’s charity

Want to stay free of germs and help a very good cause? There is hand sanitizer available, for sale, at Mooneyhan’s Auto Service. The hand sanitizer is being offered by the non-profit Scooter Scott project. All proceeds from the sale go to help high school kids.

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A taste of normal – Cayce Riverwalk is open

Normal never felt so good. Despite the coronavirus crisis, all four phases of the Cayce Riverwalk, and the Timmerman Trail, are open. On Monday, dogs with their owners trotted down the trail. Runners and cyclists were also out enjoying a beautiful sunny day on the Congaree River. Some just walked. A rabbit, practicing social distancing, […]

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Gaston woman charged with assault, attempted robbery

Lexington County deputies have arrested a Gaston woman on charges related to two separate incidents last week. Shelley Christina Shumpert, 32, is charged with first-degree assault and battery, and attempted armed robbery in connection to an incident April 21 in Swansea, according to arrest warrants. Shumpert is also charged with second-degree burglary and two counts […]

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