NEWS

Lexington County Coroner identifies man who died in collision

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a vehicle collision.  It occurred on Shore Road near Belle Lindler Road in Gilbert at 12:15 p.m., Monday. According to Fisher, Mr. Luke Matthews King, 59, of Gilbert, was pronounced dead at the scene. King was traveling northbound on Shore Road when his […]

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Lexington 2 School Board election is Tuesday

There are three open seats on the Lexington 2 School Board. The election is Tuesday. Polls are open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. The six candidates are running: Linda Alford-Wooten, Christina Fitts Rucker, Brad Giles, Wayne Roy McKim, Michael John Neal and James Bud Summers.

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Record number of absentee ballots returned in South Carolina

A record number of more than 260,000 absentee ballots have been issued statewide, according to the S.C. Election Commission. And of those issued, a record number of more than 230,000 absentee ballots have been returned. According to data collected during the 2014 midterm, about 157,000 absentee ballots were cast. That was the previous record.   […]

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Lanes of I-26, near US 1, were closed after truck jackknifes,

All lanes of I-26 west were closed Monday morning, for several miles near US-1 (Milemarker 111)  due to a jackknifed truck. Motorists were asked to take an alternate route, around 9 a.m. Monday. The lanes were eventually  opened- and all was clear, according to the West Columbia Police Department.

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5 candidates vie for 3 seats on Lexington School District One Board

There are three at-large seats open on the Lexington School District One Board. Five people are running for those seats, according to the Lexington County Election Commission. The candidates are: Jada Boatwight Garris; Richard Kyle Guyton; Reese Lassiter McCurdy; Robert Christopher Rice; and Timothy Franklin Oswald. About Lexington One, from the district’s website: Lexington One […]

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West Columbia’s Fall Back Fest one of many upcoming community events

A setting sun illuminated the lingering clouds Friday evening to make for a beautiful Fall Back Fest on West Columbia’s State Street. “An event like this helps build the community” said Brian Carter, West Columbia City administrator. “This is a vibrant, exciting place to be.” The third annual Fall Back Fest featured live music from […]

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Sheppard’s Glass Service celebrates 50 years in business

Sheppard’s Glass Service at 2519 Platt Springs Road in West Columbia celebrated their 50th business anniversary on Friday. Sen. Nikki Setzler presented a Resolution from the State Senate to commemorate the occasion. Customers, friends, and colleagues enjoyed a catered lunch and door prize giveaway. 107.5 The Game broadcast the Friday afternoon halftime show from the […]

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Statewide offices are on the ballot in Tuesday’s election

From governor to agriculture commissioner, there are several candidates running for statewide offices.  The general election is Tuesday. Polls are open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Below is a list of the candidates in some high-profile S.C. races that are on the ballot. In the South Carolina governor’s race Republican Gov. Henry McMaster is […]

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