NEWS
The Museum Roadshow is one of the most-popular days at the S.C. State Museum. And Saturday’s Roadshow drew a crowd with family heirlooms, antique store curios and garage sale guesses. There were experts on silver, military equipment, art and jewelry on hand to track the history of the artifacts and appraise the value in many […]
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When many people think of Elton John they immediately think of his trademark sunglasses and outrageous costumes. However, anyone who has seen a live Elton John performance knows that it has always been first and foremost about the music. Elton John’s music is featured at Rocket Man – A Tribute to Sir Elton John. It’s […]
Read More >>Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the victim of a homicide that occurred shortly before 9 a.m., Friday. The incident took place in the 1400 block of Platt Springs Road in West Columbia. According to Fisher, Edward N. Walker, 38, of Columbia suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the abdomen. He was pronounced dead […]
Read More >>The West Columbia Police Department has made an arrest in connection to an alleged murder that occurred at approximately 8:30 a.m. Friday. According to West Columbia Police Chief Chief Dennis Tyndall, investigators have charged Levette Omega Gladden, 21, of 1426 Platt Springs Rd., West Columbia with murder. According to a WCPD release, Gladden got into […]
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Just before 2 p.m. Friday, the roadblocks were removed from Leaphart Road, and the bridge over I-26 was opened for vehicle traffic. Cars were lined up, and began moving over the bridge that had been closed since March. “What a great day for our community and the motoring public. It was an inconvenience for all […]
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It’s January, and that’s the traditional time of the year when many vow to focus on exercise and overall health improvement. In West Columbia, two focal points for health maintenance include Lexington Medical Center’s Health Directions and Riverwalk, where walkers and runners gather outside to get active. Tanailyn Pernell is the health promotion consultant at […]
Read More >>Cayce City Manager, Rebecca Vance has accepted a new position with Dorchester County. Vance was named City Manager for the City of Cayce in 2011 and has been with the city for seven years. Vance, a native of Summerville in Dorchester County, is moving to be closer to her elderly parents. Vance holds a Bachelor of Arts […]
Read More >>Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who was found dead Tuesday, in a wooded area off of Chariot Street in Lexington. Dennis E. Reidy, 69, of Lexington was found dead, according to Fisher. Reidy’s body was discovered by a local resident in the 100 block of Chariot Street at approximately 11 a.m. An autopsy, performed […]
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