NEWS

Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative awards Lexington 2 educators with Bright Ideas grants

Two educators in Lexington Two have been awarded Bright Ideas grants from Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative for garden projects. Brooke Hiatt, a teacher at Cayce Elementary, won $1,000 to launch with a team of Cayce teachers the “Growing Leaders” project, a school-wide initiative that will have students design and build a garden. Hiatt said the project […]

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Former Police Chief of Lexington County town pleads guilty in scheme related to extortion for the production of pornography and coerced sex acts

From the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department – William Bruce Parker, a/k/a “Parker,” a/k/a “Willie Boner,” a/k/a “John Wayne,” of West Columbia, pled guilty to Cyberstalking Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury and Communicating Threats with the Intent to Extort victims for the production of pornography and coerced sex acts. U.S. District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie accepted […]

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Guide to West Columbia’s FREE Fall Back Fest and Meeting Street Artisan Market Night Edition, this Friday – Free Parking Details, too

The City of West Columbia’s 7th Annual Fall Back Fest is from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, in the 100 Block of State Street. Local artists will be painting temporary murals on the street. The band lineup features Going Commando, Chris Reed and The Bad Kids, and Hampton Hook. Food and drinks […]

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Airport and Brookland-Cayce High School Halloween events attract nearly 2,500

Airport High School and Brookland-Cayce High School opened their doors to community families for two favorite annual Halloween events, drawing nearly 2,500 attendees to enjoy free trick-or-treating and other activities. At Airport, trick-or-treaters collected candy at decorated stations around the school, with a tattoo booth, crafts, face painting, stickers and games also offered as part […]

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Lexington County coroner identifies man who was shot and killed on Saturday

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the identity of a man who was shot and killed in the 200 block of Two Notch Road in the Lexington area of Lexington County on Saturday. Fisher states that Mr. Dustin Chase Edward Northcutt, 32, of Lexington, was shot in the upper body and pronounced dead on […]

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2 vehicles heavily damaged by fire in Columbia parking garage, Monday afternoon

Two vehicles were heavily damaged by fire Monday afternoon inside a parking garage on Assembly Street near Laurel Street. No cause of the fire was reported.Columbia Fire Department crews responded to a vehicle fire inside the parking garage shortly after 1:30 p.m. (Columbia Fire Department photos)

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Precision Tune Auto Care has reopened at Ricky’s Tire and Auto Center location on Sunset Blvd. in West Columbia

Ricky’s Tire & Auto Center joined forces with Precision Tune Auto Care and has re-opened at 1534 Sunset Blvd. Ricky Branham was the owner of Ricky’s Tire & Auto Center. Ricky’s Tire and Auto closed in July. The new Precision Tune Auto Care is open with Ricky on board.

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Temperatures to drop sharply Tuesday evening, cold is coming

Highs were in the mid-80s Monday, but be prepared because cold weather is coming. A cold front was headed toward Lexington County Monday night. With the cold front, temperatures are expected to drop on Tuesday for trick-or-treaters. Freezing conditions are possible on Wednesday morning, Make sure you prepare your 4 P’s: People, Pets, Plants, and […]

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