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The origins of Halloween date back 2,000 years to an ancient Celtic festival, which was celebrated on Oct. 31, according to the History Channel. It was a belief in the Celtic culture that the dead returned to earth on Halloween night. In those days, the townspeople would light bonfires and dress in costumes to ward […]
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Early voters in South Carolina are voting at a record-breaking pace. There were 125,900 voters turning out on the first day of early voting. In 2022, 70,100 voted on the first day of early voting. The Early Voting Period for the 2024 General Election in South Carolina started on Monday, Oct. 21. Cars lined the […]
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From the Lexington 2 School District – A Lexington Two school bus transporting 36 students Tuesday from Wood Elementary on its afternoon route was involved in an accident, with a car hitting the side of the bus. School and district administrators responded immediately to the scene along with Lexington County Fire and EMS, the Lexington […]
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A large crowd turned out for Brookland-Cayce High School’s Trunk or Treat, Tuesday, at the school at 1300 State St., Cayce. Airport High School’s Trick or Treat Lane is set for 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Monday, October 28, on the school campus, 1315 Boston Ave., West Columbia.Student organizations, faculty and staff, and other volunteers will be […]
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The City of Cayce reported a sewer main break, Tuesday afternoon, and an overflow at Darby Way leading into 6 Mile Creek. DHEC has been notified and proper protocols have been put in place. Our city utilities staff is notifying residents in the impacted area by placing signs at some of the entry points of […]
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The City of West Columbia is excited to announce that the Meeting Street Music Fest and Kinetic Derby Day have been recognized with prestigious honors at the 2024 International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) Pinnacle Awards. The awards were presented on Sunday, September 29, during the IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards Ceremony at the IFEA […]
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Early Voting for the 2024 General Election has started in South Carolina. Voters can visit any early voting center in their county during the early voting period, present their Photo ID, and vote using the voting system like they would at their polling place on election day. Early voting centers are open from 8:30 a.m. […]
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Take pride in the West Side! Bring your unwanted items to the City of West Columbia’s Fall Recycling Day. The City of West Columbia’s Recycling Day is from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday (Oct. 26) at West Columbia City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia. Bring items you need to throw away. Saturday, […]
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