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The City of West Columbia has begun distributing the new 95-gallon roll carts into its recycling pickup schedule. “The goal of the new carts is to encourage residents to increase the amount they recycle, save city resources, and reduce litter that ends up on the roads and in storm drains,” said Director of Public Works Jamie […]
Read More >>Investigators have arrested a man wanted for violating conditions of his parole from a Florida prison seven years ago. “Jose Antonio Gonzales had assumed a number of different identities while he was on the run,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said. “He’s been living in West Columbia as Hector Acosta for about two years.” Gonzales […]
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The Brookland-Cayce High School Athletic Hall of Fame will induct five new members on Friday, Oct. 28, during half-time of the Brookland-Cayce vs. Strom Thurmond football game at Bearcat Stadium in Cayce. The new Inductees are: June Frick Roof, Class of 1951, Basketball Eddie Jeffcoat, Class of 1956, Football/Baseball Coach John Checkovich, Wrestling and Volleyball […]
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West Columbia Police Team-up for Prescription Pill Take Back Turn in your expired medications for safe disposal on Saturday, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the West Columbia BILO 2349 Augusta Road or Medicine Mart located at 1300 Sunset Blvd. The West Columbia Police Department, BILO and Medicine Mart are partnering with the Rise […]
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The White Rose Artisans Boutique to have fair and fundraiser, Sunday. The boutique is at 831 Meeting St. West Columbia. In all 13 artisans will be on hand. There will be a fundraisers for the Pet Oxygen Project, too.
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The Brookland-Cayce High School Cheer Team scored another first-place finish in 3A competition, Monday night. The BC Cheer Team was first in the Battle at the Bluff competition held at River Bluff High School. It is the second, first-place finish for the team in three days. The BC team was first at the Silver Fox […]
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Treasurer Curtis Loftis to Attend State Fair for “Seniors Day” Unclaimed Property and Future Scholar Booths Will Be in AARP Pavilion Wednesday is Seniors Day at the S.C. State Fair and you can celebrate by heading to the AARP Pavilion! The State Treasurer’s Office is teaming up with AARP to add to the celebration. Booths from […]
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It’s been a tough year for West Columbia Mayor Bobby Horton. In January he underwent back surgery to address a condition that was causing chronic and excruciating pain. The surgery not only caused some downtime, it required therapy for recovery. Horton was a couple months into rehabilitation of his back when his blood work showed […]
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