NEWS
Have you seen the new shrubs on state Street? The West Columbia Beautification Foundation in a partnership with the City of West Columbia Public Works Department are replanting shrubs around West Columbia. The new shrubs are also being planted on 12th Street, Charleston Highway and Jarvis Klapman Boulevard, according to Jamie Hook, public works director.
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Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a single-vehicle accident that occurred in the 300 block of Hermitage Road, in Lexington County. The crash occurred at approximately 9:30 Wednesday night. According to Fisher, Mr. Richard Tyler Hook, 25, of Lexington was pronounced deceased at the scene due to his injuries. […]
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A man accused of attempted murder was arrested Thursday after leading deputies on a chase along Interstate Highways 26 and 77 through Richland and Lexington counties. Devin Richard Boineau, 29, was also wanted for breach of trust and possession of a weapon during a violent crime when he initiated a pursuit with Richland County deputies. […]
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Real Estate School of South Carolina owner Chip Browne stopped his vehicle from being stolen on Thursday night by catching the would-be thief in the act. After finishing his evening real estate license course livestream, he was shutting off the lights in his building on Medical Circle, across from Lexington Medical Center around 9:30 p.m. […]
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Thirteen Lexington Two middle school students have been named South Carolina Junior Scholars. The program, developed by the state Department of Education, identifies eighth-graders with high scholastic achievement and intellectual ability through testing and other criteria, offering summer opportunities through South Carolina colleges and universities, according to the department website. Those named Junior Scholars in […]
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The Riverwalk has been described by Mayor Tem Miles as “the crown jewel of West Columbia.” That holds true in the winter, too. “The winter can be gray and rainy in South Carolina but when there is a day to get out and move around, the Riverwalk is the perfect place to go,” said Miles. […]
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One person died in a Lexington County crash, Wednesday night. The driver of a 2002 Toyota four-door ran off the road and hit a pole said SC Highway Patrol Trooper Sonny Collins. The incident happened around 9:35 p.m. The car was traveling west on Hermitage Road when it ran off the road, hit a utility […]
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The West Columbia Beautification Foundation awarded the December 2020 Yard of the Month to Theatus Chapman and Michael LaClair, 1305 Hummingbird Drive, West Columbia. The December award recognizes residents who have gone above and beyond to decorate their homes for the season. Theatus Chapman and Michael LaClair are pictured with Bill Mooneyhan and Kathy Whetzel, […]
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