NEWS

Coroner identifies pedestrian teen struck by vehicle

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher identified the pedestrian who was fatally struck by a motor vehicle shortly after 10 p.m. Saturday in the 400 block of Broad Street in Gilbert. According to Fisher, Mr. Damarj Torrel Morris, 18, of Lexington was in the roadway when he was struck by a motor vehicle. Morris was pronounced […]

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West Columbia Provides Free Shuttle to Riverwalk Amphitheater

The City of West Columbia is providing free shuttle service to visitors of the West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater until June 30, 2019. Visitors can park at City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia, SC, and ride the shuttle that runs every 15 minutes to the Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater. The service is […]

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Retiring Lexington 2 employees honored at reception

Twenty retiring Lexington Two employees were honored at a reception Thursday. The reception was held before the monthly Board of Trustees meeting at the district office. Among those who have announced their retirement as of June 30 are: Airport High Deborah Ann Hightower Margaret Martin Wanda Sharpe Brookland-Cayce High Anita Brown Bruce Culcleasure Lynn Summer […]

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Enhancements to River District good for Kinetic Derby Day’s future

“It was a wonderful event,” Special Events Coordinator Kelli Ricard told West Columbia City Council at council’s May meeting, as she gave her final report on the 2019 Kinetic Derby Day. The event was a huge success in its second year Ricard said. It drew three times as many visitors than the first Kinetic Derby […]

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Coroner identifies woman who died in West Columbia crash

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a single-vehicle accident. It occurred in the 600 block of West Dunbar Road in West Columbia at approximately 8:45 p.m., Thursday. According to Fisher, Ms. Alexis Younginer, 26, of Irmo was pronounced dead at the scene due to her injuries. Ms. Younginer’s vehicle […]

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West Columbia City Council recognizes Congaree Rapid Soccer Team

The West Columbia Mayor and City Council recognized the Congaree Rapid Futbol Club SKY 01 Boys’ Soccer Team with a Resolution at the May Council Meeting. The Congaree Rapid Futbol Club SKY 01 Boys’ Soccer Team is coached by Head Coach Robby Setzler and Assistant Coach Gino Sita. The players are as follows: Angel Barraza, […]

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West Columbia City Council recognizes Saluda River Academy’s Bobcat Players

The West Columbia Mayor and City Council presented the Saluda River Academy of the Arts’ Bobcat Players with a resolution recognizing their accomplishments. The resolution was presented by Mayor Councilman Tem Miles, Mayor Pro Tem at council’s May meeting The Bobcat Players are directed by SRAA’s theatre teacher, Stephanie Walker, and assisted by SMART room […]

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West Columbia Police Foundation Foot Pursuit 5k Race is Saturday

You can still register for the Foot Pursuit 5k Race! 100% goes to support the West Columbia Police Officers Foundation. It’s 8 a.m. Saturday- and starts at the West Columbia City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia.

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