NEWS
The Lexington Police Department closed all inbound and outbound lanes of Augusta Road (US 1) at Cedarcrest Drive, Sunday morning around 7:30 due to a vehicle collision involving a motorcyclist. Emergency personnel was in the area. police asked driver to use an alternative route if possible.
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With the start of school in August, the stress level for teens can be overwhelming. “We’re concerned about the rate of suicide and mental health issues,” said Jade Watford of the Taylor Watford Foundation. She is part of an event to educate the community about the dangers of anxiety, depression and substance abuse. Also a […]
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There’s a new fish market coming to town. The West Columbia Fish Market is scheduled to open at 529 N. 12th St. on Aug 1.Van Lee Butler Jr. is the owner. He has spent the last few months getting the building ready to open. There is a now hiring sign in front of the building. […]
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From the City of Cayce – The Cayce Beautification Foundation (a 501c3) in partnership with the City of Cayce is issuing a Call for Artists for an upcoming Riverwalk improvement project. We would like to commission a Mural. Responding artists do not have to respond to each and every aspect of this Call. This Call […]
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The South Carolina Highway Patrol is seeking information regarding a fatal hit and run. It occurred on I-26 near Exit 106 at approximately 11:45 p.m. on Monday (July 18.) The make and model of the vehicle that hit a pedestrian is unknown. The vehicle may have front end damage.
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July is National Picnic Month. And there is ample opportunity to celebrate the picnic in West Columbia. It’s fun to work up an appetite tubing down the Congaree River or playing in one of West Columbia’s public parks. At Riverwalk Park, after a day on the river, there are picnic tables waiting. There are also […]
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Lexington County Coroner, Margaret Fisher, has identified the individual who diedafter being hit by an unknown vehicle near the 106-mile marker on Interstate 26 westbound around 11:45 P.M., Monday. According to Fisher, Ms. Sierra Lachelle Parker, 23, of Columbia was in the westbound lanes when she was hit by a vehicle that fled the scene. […]
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Garibaldi Super Market and Restaurant opened in West Columbia, Tuesday. Plaza Garibaldi is between the old BC Grammar No. 1 school at the intersection of Klapman Blvd. and Hook Ave. adjacent to the light at Augusta Road. The hours are 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. for the Super Market and 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. […]
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