NEWS
A Pelion man is facing numerous charges after his brother suffered a gunshot wound Thursday night at a home on Highway 178 in Pelion. John David Burroughs, 41, is charged with attempted murder for shooting his brother with a pistol, according to an arrest warrant. Other charges against Burroughs include unlawfully possessing a pistol, unlawfully […]
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The ribbon was cut on the new location of Bogart’s restaurant at 2710 Emanuel Church Rd., in Three Fountains, Thursday. Jason Jones is the owner of Bogart’s that was at 12th Street in West Columbia for 12 years. Chamber President Gregg Pinner and Dondee Lewis of the Chamber Board, represented the Chamber. Employees are also […]
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To commemorate the Firing on Columbia of February 1865, a reenactment was held Saturday at the West Columbia Riverwalk. Columbia was approached by the Union Army of Gen. William T. Sherman as the Civil War drew to a close. It is referred to as Columbia’s “Longest Day.” The city was later burned. The firing this […]
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Brookland-Cayce Boys team defeated Strom Thurmond in a 3A Region 5 showdown, Thursday night. With the 61-49 win, BC’s record improves to 10-0 in conference. And it gives the Bearcats the conference championship. The game was at Strom Thurmond. It was BC’s first win at Strom Thurmond in 10 years. With the win, BC dodged […]
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The Cayce-West Columbia Lion’s Club has recognized students from Busbee Creative Arts Academy and Northside Middle School for being selected as one of the top Peace Poster contest winners from their schools. The winners were presented with a gift at the last Lion’s Club meeting at Grecian Gardens. The winners from Busbee Creative Arts Academy […]
Read More >>A man found dead on Wednesday, in Lexington County has been identified. He died at the scene from what appears to be a single gunshot wound, according to Fisher. Isaac’s address is listed as unknown. An autopsy is planned on Thursday to determine the cause of death. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department continues to investigate the incident.
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One of West Columbia’s most-elderly residents turned 100 on Tuesday. It was the birthday of Rebecca Fannie Dawkins, on Feb. 7. To commemorate her birth, and long life, Dawkins was recognized by the West Columbia City Council at its meeting Tuesday. Councilman Boyd Jones, who represents the city council district in which Dawkins lives, presented a […]
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Be prepared for some noise on Saturday. Alexander Road, in West Columbia, will be closed on Saturday from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Residents and visitors near the Gervais Street Bridge may hear the loud cannon blasts as a are part of the a reenactment of the “Firing on Columbia.” It’s known as “The Longest […]
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