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While Irmo Fire units were still dealing with the structure fire on Bush River Road, units from Lexington County Fire services responded to a vehicle accident on St. Andrew’s Road at Murraywood Drive. Two vehicles collided in the intersection. One overturned, trapping the injured driver inside. Crews quickly removed the roof from the vehicle and […]
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Crews from several fire agencies were on the scene with Irmo Fire units, around noon Monday. There was a fire in an apartment building in the 5300 block of Bush River Road. The fire was well established and burning through the attic when crews arrived. An aggressive search was mounted based on multiple reports of […]
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The Town of South Congaree presented its Fiscal Year 2026–2027 budget this week, marking a milestone for the Town: a balanced budget that establishes a true financial baseline for years to come. Proposed FY 2026–2027 expenditures total $1,296,187.75, a 21% decrease from FY 2025–2026 expenditures of $1,642,423. The budget was developed through a thorough and transparent process that […]
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Chief Terrence Green is requesting the assistance of the Town of Lexington community in bringing Elena Katherine Moore, age 39, home safely. Ms. Moore was reported as a missing person on Friday, June 12, 2026. According to the complainant, Ms. Moore often frequents Planet Fitness, located at 560 Whiteford Way. Further investigation revealed that she […]
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The 10th annual Taste on the River took place at Stone River in West Columbia, Thursday night. The best restaurants in the area came out to offer samples of delicious dishes. There was also a silent auction. “It was a wonderful evening,” said West Columbia Beautification Foundation Chairwoman Kathy Whetzel. “We had a great time […]
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The Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce was at the Columbia Fireflies baseball game at Segra Park on Thursday night. at an event sponsored by Founders Federal Credit Union. It was called networking after hits, and Fireflies Baseball for Chamber night. C-WC Chamber President and CEO Tim James threw out the ceremonial First Pitch.
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For 20 years, Palmetto Outdoor with founder and owner Michael Mayo, has been delivering soothing tube floating rides down the river. The trip buses leave from West Columbia’s Riverwalk, and the tubers end their float at the West Columbia Riverwalk. The tubing trips have become such an ingrained part of the West Columbia Community, Mayo, […]
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The West Columbia Police Department has released its Monthly Statistical Report for May 2026. The WCPD responded to 2,970 Calls For Service in May, according to data released by the department at the end of May.In May there were 96 vehicle collisions, up from 69 in April. There were 18 DUIs, 533 Traffic Stops, 216 […]
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