NEWS

Man collecting trash for waste management company dies after being struck by vehicle; is identified by Lexington County Coroner

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a vehicle collision in the 5600 block of Wescott Road in the Columbia area of Lexington County at approximately 4:40 P.M., Monday. According to Fisher, Mr. Kenneth Charles Shuman Jr., 45, of Columbia was collecting trash bins for an environmental waste management company […]

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1 person dies in crash involving a garbage truck a mile south of Irmo

Lance Corporal Brittany Glover of the SC Highway Patrol is reporting the details of a fatal collision that occurred in Lexington County, on Westscott Road at Bush River Road, around 4:30 p.m., Monday. Glover said that a 2014 Nissan SUV hit a pedestrian and a garbage truck on Westscott Road, one mile south of Irmo. […]

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West Columbia businesses rave after successful Fall Back Fest, Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec. 1, on the City Hall lawn

Last Friday’s Fall Back Fest drew a large crown and rave reviews from business owners. “It was a very successful night for us,” said Rob Shaw, owner of Rob Shaw Gallery and Framing at 324 State St. The City of West Columbia’s 7th Annual Fall Back Fest was conducted in the 100 Block of State […]

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Santa’s Mailbox is Back at West Columbia’s Carraway Park and West Columbia’s 19th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Information

Santa’s Mailbox is back in the City of West Columbia! Santa’s Mailbox is located at Carraway Park, 212 Hudson Street, West Columbia. Children can bring their letters or use the provided postcards at the Santa Post Office and drop them in Santa’s mailbox. Santa’s mailbox accepts letters from November 6 – December 13, 2023, for […]

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Crosswalk signal knocked down in Lexington at the corner of Church and Main streets

One lane of North Church Street, at Main Street in Lexington, was closed due to a tractor trailer running over the pedestrian crosswalk signal while turning right. The incident occurred after 7 p.m., Monday. The Town of Lexington Transportation Division was on the scene repairing the damage and clearing debris. (Lexington Police Department photos)

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Anchor at Danwood Shopping Center in West Columbia is being remodeled – What’s coming?

The Danwood Shopping Center is undergoing a façade redevelopment. It’s at 2410 Augusta Rd. in West Columbia. The Danwood Shopping Center is across from Hobby Lobby. The available anchor space includes 25,844 sq-ft. Sources indicate that Planet Fitness will occupy space at the shopping center. Other stores in the shopping center are: Pet Supplies Plus, […]

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Brookland-Cayce, Gray Collegiate advance in high school football playoffs with wins

Gray Collegiate defeated Pelion, 62-0, in first-round high school football playoff, Friday. With the win, Gray (12-3) will host another home game. Chesnee with travel Gray Collegiate for the second round of the playoffs, Friday Nov. 10. Chesnee (6-5) defeated Batesburg-Leesville 21-10, Friday. Brookland-Cayce (9-2) was at home and defeated Lake City 40-20, Friday. The […]

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Brookland-Cayce defeats Lake City in first-round high school playoff game

Brookland-Cayce defeated Lake City Friday night in the first round of the SC High School League playoffs.the game was played at Brookland-Cayce and Bearcats won 42-20.

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