NEWS
Hurricane Dorian has passed and Lexington Two schools are operating on a normal schedule Friday. The forecast for Friday is sunny, with a high of 95 degrees. S.C. Public Safety director Leroy Smith said there were no deaths reported from the storm. In the West-Metro section of Lexington County- including Cayce and West Columbia and […]
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As a testament to West Columbia’s revitalization; the ribbon was cut on the city’s Interactive Art Park, Wednesday. West Columbia Mayor Bobby Horton spoke of the significance and the park, at 425 Meeting Street. And he said it’s only the beginning of more to come. “It’s intended to bring visitors and patrons,” Horton said. The […]
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West Columbia Sanitation will be collecting the Thursday, September 5, route as scheduled. High wind gusts are expected in West Columbia overnight and into tomorrow. West Columbia Sanitation crews are asking Trash and Recycling Customers to Please secure your trash cans, debris, and outdoor furniture. Please make sure your bins are secure from the Wednesday […]
Read More >> As a testament to West Columbia’s revitalization; the ribbon was cut on the city’s Interactive Art Park, Wednesday. West Columbia Mayor Bobby Horton spoke of the significance and the park, at 425 Meeting Street. And he said it’s only the beginning of more to come. “It’s intended to bring visitors and patrons,” Horton said. The […]
Read More >>Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released the name of a pedestrian who died after being struck by multiple vehicles Thursday morning on I-20 eastbound at mile marker 65. The incident occurred at approximately 5:40 a.m. Christy Mildred Branham, 46, of James Dunbar Road, Pelion, died at the scene after being struck. An autopsy indicated […]
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Due to forecasts of high winds and possible tropical storm force gusts associated with Hurricane Dorian that could make school bus travel hazardous, Lexington Two schools and administrative offices will be closed Thursday, September 5. All afternoon and evening activities are cancelled for Thursday, including athletic events, extracurricular activities, after-school programs and adult education classes. […]
Read More >>Lexington County deputies are searching for a man who was reported missing after they found a body at his home Tuesday morning. Read initial article- click here: https://oldsite.westmetronews.net/woman-shot-and-killed-in-lexington-coroner-ids/ Vincent Shivers, 50, was reported missing after coworkers asked law enforcement to look for him at his house, in the 200 block of Carriage Hill Court. Upon […]
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A death investigation underway in the 1000 block of Drawdebil Road in Gilbert where two bodies have been found inside a home. At this time, the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department said it is not seeking any suspects or persons of interest in connection with this case.
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