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Man beat his grandmother to death, says Lexington County Sheriff’s Department

A Batesburg man has been charged in the alleged beating death of his grandmother, according to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. Dustin Edward Hoff, 30, will also be charged with ill treatment of an animal after deputies found a dog stabbed to death inside the victim’s home, according to an arrest warrant. Lexington County Coroner […]

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Anne McQuary recognized for her Emmy nomination

West Columbia Mayor Bobby Horton, Mayor Pro-Tem Tem Miles (pictured), and West Columbia City Council recognized Anne McQuary for her Southeast Regional Emmy Nomination. Copy of Resolution below:

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West Columbia Beautification Foundation recognized

West Columbia Mayor Bobby Horton(pictured) Mayor Pro-Tem Tem Miles (pictured), and West Columbia City Council recognized the West Columbia Beautification Foundation for their valuable contributions to the City. Copy of Resolution below: A Resolution Recognizing the West Columbia Beautification Foundation for their Valuable Contributions to the City of West Columbia Whereas, the West Columbia Beautification […]

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Tiki-Fiesta scheduled for Riverwalk is canceled

The Tiki-Fiesta was scheduled for 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the West Columbia Riverwalk Saturday. But with a 100% chance of rain forecast for the during the entire duration of the event, it has been rescheduled and moved to next weekend at City Roots in Columbia under the pavilion. It’s a Farm-to-Table-sponsored celebration of […]

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Lexington County Sheriff’s Department looking for Outlaw motorcycle gang member

Mark Slusher, a documented member of the Outlaw motorcycle gang is being sought by the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. Investigators have obtained warrants for Slusher’s arrest on multiple drug charges, according to a LCSD release. If you have any information regarding Slusher, call Crimestoppers at 888-CRIME-SC to share tips on Slusher’s location. Deputies arrested a […]

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Sam H. Frierson III Obituary

Obituary of Sam H. Frierson III – JUNE 12, 1966 – MAY 30, 2019 He was the voice of the Brookland-Cayce Bearcats LEXINGTON – Sam H. Frierson, III passed away peacefully on May 30, 2019, at MUSC, Charleston, SC. A funeral mass, conducted by Rev. Raymond J. Carlo, will be held at Corpus Christi Catholic […]

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Timothy Jones found guilty of murdering his 5 children

Timothy Jones was found guilty Tuesday of murdering all five of his children. After a three-week trial, the Lexington County jury deliberated for a little more than six hours before returning with a verdict. The children ranged in age from 1-to-8. They were killed in a mobile home in Red Bank by Jones in August […]

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East Point Academy Archery Teams recognized by West Columbia City Council

West Columbia Mayor Bobby Horton, Mayor Pro-Tem Tem Miles (pictured), and West Columbia City Council recognized the East Point Academy Archery Teams at the June Regular Council Meeting. The teams were recognized for their accomplishments in competition

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