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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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14 COVID-19 cases in West Columbia, 5 in Cayce

According to the the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control the number of cases of coronavirus cases, and deaths, are increasing in Lexington County. Lexington County had recorded nine coronavirus-related deaths as of Friday. There were 271 coronavirus cases reported by DHEC in Lexington County, Sunday. According to data released by DHEC on April […]

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SC beaches to be reopened, according to source

South Carolina’s beaches will be reopened next week, according to a source. State Sen. Stephen Goldfinch said Saturday afternoon (via his Facebook page) public access to beaches will reopen next week. Link to Goldfinch’s Facebook page Gov. Henry McMaster will open the beaches, and according to numerous news outlets, he is also is considering reopening […]

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