NEWS

Back-to School Bash is being held, Saturday at Brookland Monticello Baptist

A Back-to School Bash is being held on Saturday Aug. 16, at Brookland Monticello Baptist Church and the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center. Sponsored by AT&T, it’s from 10 am until 2 pm at 1032 Monticello Street, West Columbia. There will be free school supplies for youth and teens and a day of fellowship and community support. […]

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Lexington County Coroner identifies the man who was killed in I-26 crash on Sunday

The Lexington County Coroner’s Office has identified the man who was killed in a crash on I-26 east near West Columbia just after midnight on Sunday, Aug. 10. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said 24-year-old Jose Rivas died when he ran off the road, hit a guardrail and overturned on eastbound I-26 at mile marker […]

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2 Phases of the Cayce Riverwalk are open, Timmerman Trail is open and the Guignard Park Walking Trail is open

One of everyone’s favorite Cayce trails is the Guignard Park Walking Trail. This trail is now OPEN.The City of Cayce also issued a RIVERWALK REPORT on Saturday, August 9, The report below: Phase 1 and 4 of Cayce Riverwalk are OPEN Phase 2 and 3 are CLOSED Timmerman Trail is OPEN

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1 person killed in I-26 crash in Lexington County

A driver was killed in a single-vehicle collision in Lexington County on Sunday, according to Cpl. Nick Pye of the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Pye said the collision occurred on I-26 east near mile marker 117 at 12:17 a.m.. A Mitsubishi sedan was traveling east on I-26 when it drove off the left side of […]

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Compton’s restaurant to open on B Avenue in West Columbia, now hiring

Compton’s restaurant, at 1118 B Ave. in West Columbia, is planning on a Labor Day open, according to The State newspaper. Compton’s menu will be much like the menu of Compton’s Kitchen that closed more than a year ago, but new menu items could be added. The building is being remodeled and has “Now Hiring” […]

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Candidate files for West Columbia City Council District 5 Seat

Kiaun Moore, a recent graduate of Morris College, has officially announced his candidacy for West Columbia City Council, representing District 5. Moore, who earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, is known for his dedication to community service, strong leadership skills, and passion for building a stronger, more connected West Columbia, according to a press […]

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Lexington Medical Center Network of Care Is Now Known as Lexington Health

The Lexington Medical Center health care network will now be known as Lexington Health — a transition that reflects the growth and advancement of the hospital that has been part of the Midlands since 1971. This name evolution reflects the comprehensive medical network the hospital has become while remaining the only locally owned, independent health care system […]

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George Roberts Restaurant, soon to open in Cayce, is in the Business Spotlight

Rob Schoolmeester is bringing a new dining option to Cayce. The second location of George Roberts Wine and Raw Oyster Bar is coming to State Street in Cayce, It’s upscale dining with affordable prices, extensive drink menu and fantastic specials. Rob said the goal at George Roberts is to provide a unique and memorable dining […]

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