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Rhythm 54 playing Rhythm on the River concert Saturday at West Columbia Riverwalk

Rhythm 54 is playing the Rhythm on the River concert Saturday at 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. It’s at the West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater . 121 Alexander Rd, West Columbia. Rhythm 54 is a new and highly versatile band playing across a variety of musical genres to include classic rock, blues, and country. […]

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Lexington County man dies after vehicle crashes into a creek

One person is dead after single-car collision in Lexington County, Wednesday.  The crash happened around 7:10 a.m. Wednesday, on SC Highway 6, said Lance Cpl. David Jones of the SC Highway Patrol. Nicolas Robert Fielding, 23, of Gaston, has been identified by Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher as the man killed in the incident. Fielding […]

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Updated traffic-light system to improve emergency response on Sunset Blvd.

Traffic signals along Highway 378 (Sunset Boulevard)  between the Town of Lexington and the City of West Columbia, will soon be updated to help improve emergency response times for patients requiring hospital care. “We are proud to be a partner in this project with the Town of Lexington, SCDOT, Lexington County, and Lexington Medical Center […]

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Airport High School JROTC Car Show is Saturday

There will be a car show from 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m., Saturday at Airport High School, 1315 Boston Ave. West Columbia. The car show is a fundraiser for the AHS JROTC. There will be a drill demonstration by the award-winning AHS JROTC Drill team. Call Jerry Smith at 843-680-6956 for information. It’s a Stars […]

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Airport High School JROTC Car Show is Saturday

There will be a car show from 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m., Saturday at Airport High School, 1315 Boston Ave. West Columbia. The car show is a fundraiser for the AHS JROTC. There will be a drill demonstration by the award-winning AHS JROTC Drill team. Call Jerry Smith at 843-680-6956 for information. It’s a Stars […]

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Lexington man accused of robbing store where he once worked

Lexington County deputies arrested a man Sunday in connection to the armed robbery of a convenience store. Jihad Stockdale, 26, is charged with armed robbery and possessing a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “As detectives investigated the robbery Saturday night, they determined Stockdale went into the Pitt Stop on Longs Pond […]

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Saluda River Academy For The Arts students earns top honors at the SC Theatre Association

The Bobcat Players Principal Cast from Saluda River Academy For The Arts brought home top honors from the South Carolina Theatre Association. The group earned a superior rating during the Theatre for Youth Festival, held Saturday in Goose Creek. Members were recognized in group acting for “Alice in Wonderland.” Members include Trennen Adams-Sutton, Elliot Bridges, […]

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West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day to Offer Cash Prizes for Parade and Art Car Participants

The City of West Columbia’s 2nd Annual Kinetic Derby Day, on April 27, will offer NAI Columbia cash prizes to be awarded in six different categories for a total of $2,500. Go to kineticderbyday.com/awards-1 for a breakdown of the awards.

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