NEWS
It’s mid-August, and students report to Lexington School District 2 schools Wednesday, to begin the school year. A record class of freshmen reported to USC this week and there was a football scrimmage taking place across the river at Williams-Brice Stadium, Saturday. But it was another carefree summer Saturday on the river. Tubers and kayakers […]
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At the Substation II, next to the Brookland-Cayce football stadium, renovations are taking place. The popular sandwich shop is not expanding, it’s adding a conventional roof. The flat-roof on the building made it more susceptible to leaks.
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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 West Columbia Beautification Foundation and City of West Columbia are issuing a call for ideas for the Art On State Project The West Columbia Beautification Foundation and the City of West Columbia have partnered together for a $31,125 beautification project funded by a Connected Communities Grant through the Central Carolina Community Foundation. As a recipient […]
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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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