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Publix to open a GreenWise Market in Lexington

Publix is planning to open a GreenWise Market in Lexington. It will be one of several new locations throughout the South, according to SuperMarket News. Sized at around 25,000 sq.-ft., GreenWise Markets – similar to Fresh Market or Whole Foods stores- are aimed at customers focused on healthy lifestyles and “foodies” looking to indulge, according […]

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Red Eye Express Coffee opens at Columbia Metropolitan Airport

A new coffee shop opened Monday at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Red Eye Express Coffee, owned and operated by Tim Smaha, Adam Heirs, Lisa Matthews and Stan Matthews, will be open Monday through Friday beginning at 4:30 a.m. and on Saturday and Sunday beginning at 5 a.m., according to a CMA news release. “We’re excited […]

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Mt. Hebron UMC Boy Scouts, Troop 331, present invocation, pledge to West Columbia City Council

The Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance was led by Skyler Miller of Boy Scout Troop 331, from Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church at the special West Columbia City Council meeting, Monday.

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West Columbia Fire Department donates $30,000 of equipment to Lexington 2 student firefighters

West Columbia Fire Chief Chris Smith told West Columbia City Council Monday that the WCFD has donated its retired equipment to students of the Lexington School District Two Innovation Center. The WCFD has given retired firefighter coats, pants, helmets and boots, and fire hose to the school for use in training. The Innovation Center’s Firefighter […]

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Brookland-Cayce cheerleader, Kaleigh Watts, stricken with debilitating disorder

The Watts family of Cayce is dealing with a crisis. Kaleigh Watts, daughter of Craig and Paula Watts, is a junior and a cheerleader at Brookland-Cayce High School. On Feb. 25, Kaleigh went to the doctor for what was thought to be a cold or sinus infection. She was diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection […]

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C-WC Lions Club celebrates Carroll Hutchinson, 40 years a Lion

Carroll Hutchinson was recognized last week at the Cayce-West Columbia a Lions Club meeting. Hutchinson has served as a Lion for 40 years. He is pictured with C-CW Lions’ President Bill Mooneyhan. “We’re very grateful for all Lion Carroll has done for this community through his service as a Lion,” said Mooneyhan. He is a […]

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4 people displaced after Lexington County house fire

Lexingtom County Fire Service units responded to the 900 block of Bethany Church Road for a residential structure fire at approximately 3:15 Monday morning. In total, eight fire units and 18 personnel, along with LCEMS, responded to the blaze. No injuries were reported, but four people were displaced. The American Red Cross was contacted to assist […]

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Bowlero, high-energy bowling cuts the ribbon in Cayce

The bowling experience in Cayce has gotten a shot of excitement. The ribbon was cut, Friday, on Bowlero. It’s the totally remolded- and renamed- bowling alley at 900 Axtell Dr., in the Parkland Plaza building that was formerly known as AMF Park Lanes. Bowlero features blacklight bowling, an arcade, food and drink specials, and more. […]

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