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No school for the rest of the 2019-2020 school year

Gov. Henry McMaster said Wednesday morning the state’s schools will remain closed for the rest of this school year. Online instruction will continue for students throughout the month of May. There could be some accommodations made so that special needs students can get instructions possibly in the summer months. SC’s Supt. of Education Molly Spearman […]

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House of Raeford holds 3rd Comunity Chicken Sale at SC State Farmer’s Market

House of Raeford Farms held its third highly-popular Community Chicken Sale Tuesday in an effort to make sure people have chicken amid the coronavirus crisis. It, like the first two, drew a large number of buyers. It was held at the SC State Farmer’s Market instead of House of Raeford’s West Columbia plant site on […]

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Yesterday’s in Columbia closes

Yesterday’s restaurant, in Columbia’s 5 Points, is closing and will not reopen. A post from Yesterday’s Restaurant and Tavern’s Twitter account reads: “It is with heavy but grateful hearts that we’ve decided to hang it up for good.” “We want to extend love and thanks to all of you who came along for the ride. […]

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North Myrtle Beach is open to the public, Myrtle Beach stays closed

Been cooped up too long and want some sun and fun? If you want to go to the beach, North Myrtle Beach is for you. Myrtle Beach is keeping public access to its beaches closed, even after Gov. Henty McMaster said they can open. North Myrtle Beach reopened its beaches Tuesday at noon. Most other […]

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Lexington 2 School Board to conduct online meeting remotely, Thursday

The Board of Trustees of Lexington School District Two will hold its Regular Monthly Meeting at 7 p.m., Thursday.    The meeting will be conducted remotely and may be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/user/LexingtonTwo/live.   An Amended Agenda is linked.  Notices and Agendas are also posted on the District’s website, www.lex2.org / Board of Trustees / Board Meetings / Agenda. 

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West Columbia asks residents to post photos of your beautified yard

The City of West Columbia is asking residents to post photos of your beautified yard. A release Monday from the City of West Columbia reads: “Many citizens have taken advantage of the beautiful weather and extra time at home to beautify yards and clean up properties.” The city would love for you to let everyone […]

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Governor says many businesses, beaches can reopen

Gov. Henry McMaster is allowing many retail businesses to reopen. The order the governor issued Monday, states that department stores can reopen. So can sporting goods stores and craft stores. Also allowed to open are: jewelry stores, music, book, floral and luggage and leather goods stores. The order said they can open at noon Tuesday. […]

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Will S.C. public schools be reopened this school year?

A decision to open the state’s public schools will be made this week as coronavirus restrictions are being relaxed. “We’re not quite ready to make an announcement,” said S.C. Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman in a WIS-TV interview Monday. “But “I can assure you, by the end of the week,” Spearman said, “that we will […]

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