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Cayce Mayor, Elise Partin, receives 2022 Presidential Citation Award from Columbia Chapter of The American Institute of Architects

From Ashley Hunter- City of Cayce – The Columbia Chapter of The American Institute of Architects honors Cayce Mayor, Elise Partin, with the 2022 Presidential Citation Award. This award is in recognition of exceptional service and professional partnership to enhance local community design. The AIA Columbia Chapter’s partnership with Clemson University has been an essential program for the board, local […]

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South Congaree will hold its Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4

The Town of South Congaree will hold its Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, hosted by Mayor Cindy Campbell, at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4. on Main Street. There will be live performance, carols, coffee, hot chocolate and local pastors, and Santa. Eagles for a Cause receiving donations for their Giving Box.

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Springdale Christmas Tree Christmas Lighting Celebration is at 6 p.m., on Monday, Dec. 5

The Town of Springdale will hold its Tree Christmas Lighting Celebration at 6 p.m., on Monday, Dec. 5 at Felton C. Benton Park (beside Springdale Town Hall) on 2915 Platt Springs Rd. in Springdale.

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West Columbia Tree Lighting ceremony on Friday, Dec. 2 – Parade of Lights is Dec. 10

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and the annual West Columbia Tree Lighting  is a seasonal tradition that enhances the spirit. West Columbia’s 18th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting is at 6:30 p.m. Friday (Dec. 2) 2022, at the West Columbia City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia. Pastor Dow Welsh of Holland […]

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Lexington 2 students performing holiday music, dance, and theater in schools and at community events throughout December

Lexington Two students are ready to spread some holiday cheer. Starting December 1, students will be performing holiday music, dance, and theater in schools and at events in the community. Here is a sampling of upcoming events, all open to the public. Events will be held at the schools, unless otherwise noted. DECEMBER 1 “Matilda”: […]

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Unified Day, supported by Special Olympics South Carolina, celebrated at Cayce Elementary School

Dawn Kujawa – Lexington 2 Communications – Cayce Elementary students, teachers, and staff came together Tuesday for the school’s first Unified Day.  As a Unified Champion School through Special Olympics South Carolina, Cayce Elementary’s goal was to provide an opportunity for students with and without disabilities the chance to build confidence, self-esteem, resilience, sportsmanship, and […]

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2 men charged with grand larceny in connection to Bush River Road trailer theft

Two men are accused of stealing a trailer from a neighbor’s home in Lexington County. Jason Wilson, a 41-year-old Lexington resident, was charged with grand larceny and Maynard Bartlett, a 37-year-old Columbia resident, was charged with grand larceny and receiving stolen goods, according to arrest warrants. “After receiving a call from a witness, deputies responded […]

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23-year-old West Columbia man killed in motorcycle accident, Lexington County Coroner identifies victim

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in motorcycle accident in the 2700 block of Emmanuel Church Road, West Columbia (in Lexington County) shortly after 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26. According to Fisher, Mr. Christian Michael Turner, 23, of West Columbia was traveling southbound on Emmanuel Church Road when he […]

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