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The Before I Die wall was unveiled on West Columbia Riverwalk on Aug. 6. Since then the wall has been filled with expressions from people who are sharing their thoughts on the interactive public art feature. The 130-ft wall is said to be the longest Before I Die wall in the world. Author and artist […]
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Airport and Brookland-Cayce played Friday night at Chapin High School in the Aun and McKay Kickoff Classic jamboree. There were four games at Cecil Woolbright Field. Airport scored 20 to 7 for Mid-Carolina in the pre-season matchup. Airport’s offense was productive. Wide receiver Tamon Nottingham scored two touchdowns and senior running back Jonathon Earl ran for another TD. Lexington […]
Read More >>Cody has been located. Thank you for all the help, according to an e-mail of 5:33 p.m., from Capt. Scott Morrison of the West Columbia Police Department, Cody Thomas Rock has been found. Initial report The West Columbia Police Department is requesting assistance from the community in locating Cody Thomas Rock, age 10. He is a […]
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The Third Annual Back to School Bash is August 15 at 1218 Bachelor Street, West Columbia. At the Lakeview Empowerment Center. It’s from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. The Bash includes bookbag give-aways with school supplies. Also featured: food; games; music; horseback riding, bouncy house; and a health fair.
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The Lexington Medical Center Foundation’s Women of Hope is hosting Wine on the River at the West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Stone River. It is from 7 ’til 10 p.m. on Aug. 29. Wine on the River will feature wine tasting, craft beer tasting, cuisine from Midlands restaurants and live music from Jim LeBlanc. All […]
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The annual “Run For Our Troops” 5k Run/Walk on Sept. 11, will be hosted by the Cayce-West Columbia Jaycees at the Rish Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater. Proceeds from the event support military veterans and first responders that are coping with physical and emotional injuries resulting from their heroic service to our nation. Event Date: 09-11-15 Event Time: 06:30 […]
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Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who was shot at approximately 4 p.m. on Tuesday, at River Oaks Apartment on Bush River Road in Columbia. The victim is Donte Doyle, 29, of Columbia. Doyle was transported to Lexington Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead from the injuries he sustained. An autopsy performed on […]
Read More >>Lexington County Sheriff’s Department investigators have served arrest warrants for murder on two men in connection with the Aug. 9 fatal shooting at Rolling Meadows mobile home park in West Columbia. According to the warrants, Ricky Lamont Esaw fatally shot Hector Vasquez after robbing him. Wilfred Akeem Pitts Jr. shot Vasquez’ son. “Our detectives recovered […]
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