NEWS
West Columbia Police Chief Marion Boyce recognized Cpl. Austin Atkins as Officer of the Quarter at the West Columbia City Council Meeting, Monday. Cpl. Atkins has maintained a high level of DUI and General Sessions cases over this past quarter. He was also recognized for making a point of investigating cases and following up on […]
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More than 100 golfers played in the Taylor Watford Hope Cup Golf Tournament, Monday, at Golden Hills Country Club in Lexington. Taylor Watford Foundation Board President Kyle Cullum thanked all who came out to support the Taylor Watford Foundation. The winning team was: John David Williams; Jason Woodard; Clay Barbor; and Hunter Veal. This year’s […]
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It is the season of Thanksgiving and that is a good time to emphasize the number of great, and free, events that have taken place in West Columbia. In the last year, free city-sponsored events include: the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony; Rhythm on the River Concerts at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater; Kinetic Derby Day; Art […]
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The new bridge, over the Saluda River, from Lexington County to Colonial Life Boulevard, in Columbia, has opened. The new bridge is part of the Carolina Crossroads Project. It opened on Thursday. The new bridge changes the current traffic pattern and the exit onto Bush River Road is closed, but drivers can access Bush River […]
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Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the identity of a woman who was shot outside of Bojangles in the 100 block of Harbison Blvd in the Columbia area of Lexington County on Thursday. Fisher states that Mrs. Antoinette Michelle Hammonds-Colon, 40, of Columbia, was transported to an area hospital with a gunshot wound to […]
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UPDATE: The fire is out. Two firefighters were transported to the hospital for observation after sustaining minor injuries. Fire officials say there was around $200,000 in damage. The cause of the fire remains under investigation Initial Report: Multiple fire services units have responded to a call from Lexington Villas, around the 1300 building of Laryn […]
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At a special called board meeting Tuesday night, four Lexington Two School Board Members, elected Nov. 5, were joined by friends and family for a swearing in ceremony. It was conducted by State Rep. Micah Caskey. Sworn in were: incumbents Tre Bray and Liz Castles. Also sworn in were new board members Craig Aull and […]
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The PETSinc Holiday Market is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 24 from 3 p.m.-7 p.m. at the shelter (300 Orchard Dr. in W. Columbia). PICS WITH SANTA & THE GRINCH ($10 donation)Vendors, bake sale, tree-lighting! (to participate as a vendor, please email [email protected] for details)
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