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S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster is lifting the restrictions on close-contact function businesses. But the restrictions will not be lifted until May 18. Close-contact businesses are: barber shops, hair salons, tanning booths and nail businesses. McMaster announced the lifting of restrictions Monday afternoon. Also allowed to open are: gyms; spas; public pools; and yoga facilities Non-essential […]
Read More >>Lexington County investigators have arrested and charged three people in connection to a chop shop in Pelion. Crystal Marie Black, 27, and Richard Wade Davis Jr., 33, are charged with three counts of tampering with a vehicle identification number plate and one count of operating a chop shop, according to arrest warrants. Daniel James McCarthy, […]
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A bicyclist died, Sunday, after a collision with an SUV on Fish Hatchery Road near Suzanne Court in Lexington County. The accident occurred around 12:35 p.m., about a mile south of Gaston, according to Lance Cpl. Tyler Tidwell of the S.C. Highway Patrol. Tidwell said a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox was traveling south on Fish Hatchery […]
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A collision on US-378 near US-1 in Lexington had outbound lanes limited to a single lane of travel on Saturday afternoon. The Lexington Police Department was on the scene and asked motorists to please be alert for emergency personnel.
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The City of Cayce has published a list of options for food and beverages in Cayce. These establishments offer curbside and pick up service! Some of them also offer delivery!
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All restaurants in South Carolina are still under restrictions by order of the governor, because of coronavirus fears. Below is a list of West Columbia restaurants that provide curbside – pick-up service and/or delivery. Also listed are some open businesses. B Grecian Gardens Restaurant – 2312 Sunset Blvd – 803-794-7552 Grecian Gardens Restaurant is offering curbside […]
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This editorial by Joe Taylor Jr. and Peter Brown first ran in The State newspaper, on May 1. It is republished on WestMetroNews.com with permission. When the coronavirus hit, the state of South Carolina and the city of Columbia shut down businesses and encouraged citizens to stay in their homes; their reasoning was that the […]
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SC Gov. Governor Henry McMaster announced Friday that inside dining will be allowed at the state’s restaurants. It goes into effect one minute after midnight. Monday. Additionally, McMaster announced that he has lifted all boating restrictions, as defined by Executive Order 2020-25, effective immediately. All laws and regulations concerning the safe operation of boats in […]
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