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Antonio Marquis Nicholson, 33, of West Columbia, and Terrell Counts, 33, of Columbia, have pleaded guilty to human trafficking conspiracy and aiding and abetting the coercion and enticement of a minor. According to evidence presented in court, from at least December 2022 through August 2023, Nicholson and Counts worked together with co-defendants Monesha Gary and Rebecca […]
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Brian F. Rose, Jr., of West Columbia, pled guilty on Wednesday, April 23, in Lexington County General Sessions Court to Distribution of Narcotics – second offense. This offense resulted in the death of 15 year old Tara Sanderson on Jan. 26, 2022 due to a fentanyl overdose. Rose was sentenced to 20 years for distributing […]
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Vella’s Restaurant & Tavern is a landmark institution at the corner of Ninth Street and Knox-Abbott Drive in Cayce. It was initially an Open Air Market more than 70 years ago. It was established by Pat Vella, former USC quarterback. Walt Hallman has been the owner of Vella’s since 1999 and the restaurant has continued to […]
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The Vacuum Center at 1306 Charleston Highway in West Columbia burned Friday night.Owners Mike and Peg Wilson said in a Facebook post: “we are processing the shock of this happening but want to let you all know that it will be okay. They said the “store sustained considerable damage and destruction” from the fire. Mike […]
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Lexington Police responded to a rollover collision on Corley Mill Road at Riverchase Way. The crash resulted in the closing of one lane in both directions. The crash was reported by the LPD around 4 p.m. Lexington Police Photo
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The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Golf Classic was played at Charwood Golf Club in Pine Ridge, Thursday. The tournament date coincided with Small Business Week. “I’m so pleased. Our annual C-WC Golf Classic was a sold out event,” said Tim James, C-WC Chamber President and CEO. “Chamber businesses were involved on every team and at […]
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Savage Craft Ale Works, at 430 Center Street in West Columbia, is hosting a Cinco de Mayo event on Monday. There will be Salsa dancing lessons starting at 4:30, with Latin DJ Mario from 4:30 to 6. The band Caribe Latin Sound from 6 pm to 9 pm. There will be a Special Cinco de […]
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Lexington High School has hired Robert Wells as its next head boys basketball coach. Wells has been the head basketball coach at Brookland-Cayce High School for the last 13 years. The Lexington One School Board approved Wells’ hiring Tuesday. Wells is taking the place of Elliott Pope who left LHS after six seasons. His LHS […]
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