NEWS
Gray Collegiate fell to Andrew Jackson, 9-0 Saturday in the third game and the decisive game three of the 2A state championship series. The game was played at the neutral site of Francis Marion University in Florence.The Volunteers scored six runs in the six-run second inning for the Volunteers. The scoring outburst by AJ was […]
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The Reverend Charles Ward Easley, DD (Pastor Easley) of West Columbia died on May 27, 2022. He celebrated his 91st birthday on Wednesday, May 25. Charles was born to the late Laura Louise Colbert Easley and Lefflette Teed Easley on May 25, 1931 in Georgetown, SC. Pastor Easley graduated from Winyah High School, Newberry College […]
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Lexington Two announces hours and locations for this summer’s federally funded child nutrition program that provides free, nutritious breakfast and lunch meals through the months when youth are out of school. Lexington Two’s sponsorship of the Summer Food Service program makes meals available free for children ages 18 and younger. Every child 18 years of […]
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The City of West Columbia has released some details of its proposed 2023 budget. The total budget is $21,015,000. It includes a millage adjustment to local property taxes of 7.444 mills – which amounts to an increase of $2.48 a month for every $100,000 in assessed home valuation. According to information released by the City […]
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The Spring 2022 Rhythm on the River Concert Series concluded at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater Saturday night. First, Elizabeth Urban rocked the crowd with classics like Tina Turner’s Rollin’ on the River and Dolly Partin’s Jolene.Then, her father, Phil Urban put on an authentic and rousing Elvis show with songs that included Suspicious Minds […]
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Airport High School held its graduation ceremony for the Class of 2022 Friday morning at Eagle Stadium. Family and friends, along with school and district administrators, board members and other elected officials, and Airport High faculty and staff turned out to recognize the accomplishments of the nearly 300 graduates in the Class of 2022. Airport’s […]
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Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May. It became an official federal holiday in 1971. Each year on Memorial Day a national moment of remembrance takes place at 3 p.m. local time. In addition to honoring those who have given their lives to protect our country, Memorial Day serves […]
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A HAWK traffic signal is located on Sunset Boulevard, at Capitol Square, 420 Sunset Boulevard, West Columbia. Drivers and pedestrians continue to report they are unsure of how to proceed when the lights are flashing red. Drivers should treat the flashing signal as a stop sign and proceed when the roadway is clear of pedestrian […]
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