NEWS
One person died and two others were injured in a Lexington County crash on Sunday afternoon, according to Master Trooper William Bennett of the South Carolina Highway Patrol. He said the crash occurred around 1:30 p.m. on South Lake Drive at Paps Drive south of Lexington. A 2016 Kawasaki motorcycle was heading east on South […]
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A crash occurred in the Town of Lexington this early Friday morning. Police, EMS and fire services responded to the collision. It resulted in the closing of one inbound lane (the right lane) of Augusta Road. As a result of the collision a power pole was snapped after being hit by a truck.Crews eventually cleared […]
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Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified a body that was discovered on I-20 Westbound at MM 62 on the shoulder of the highway in the Columbia area of Lexington County on February 2, 2024 at approximately 07:15 A.M. According to Fisher, Miss Stephanie Chanel Quintana, 22, of Columbia was found dead on the grassy […]
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West Columbia’s Riverwalk is a great destination to observe nature, history, and the structures placed beside the Congaree River because of its importance to the ecosystem. Riverwalk sits at the confluence of the Saluda and Broad Rivers, that forms the Congaree, at the magnificent Gervais Street Bridge. The 1,415-foot-long concrete bridge opened in 1927. It […]
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⚠ Attention voters in the City of West Columbia, SC area: ⚠Due to a scheduling conflict, the following polling precinct changes have been made for the Republican Presidential Primary Election that will be held February 24, 2024 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ** Voters whose polling place is normally the West Columbia Community Center […]
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The Lexington Police Department responded to a vehicle crash at North Church Street and Corley Street, Wednesday night. Link to Lexington Police Department Facebook page Police said a vehicle that fled from a hit-and-run incident on Sunset Boulevard collided with a telephone pole on North Church Street. It caused the pole to snap and power […]
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South Carolina’s first presidential primary is Saturday, Feb 3. (2024 Presidential Primaries) On its Website, the State Election Commission is reminding everyone of important upcoming dates and deadlines. Voters are urged to mark their calendars and educate themselves on the candidates and issues so they can be ready to have their voices heard. Link to SC […]
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he City of West Columbia is excited to announce that vendor applications are now open for the 2024 Meeting Street Artisan Markets. This seasonal market, located under the pavilion at 425 Meeting Street, West Columbia, SC, in the Interactive Art Park, invites local makers, artists, and vendors to showcase their original arts, crafts, fresh produce, […]
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