NEWS

EdVenture to reopen July 14

EdVenture Children’s Museum will be reopen beginning July 14. EdVenture in Columbia will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Timed tickets must be purchased or reserved in advance through the museum’s website. The museum’s staff will incorporate new safety, cleaning, and social distancing protocols for visitors. EdVenture Hartsville and EdVenture Myrtle Beach will […]

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Update: missing Gaston teen found safe

Lexington County detectives were looking for Lilith Donelle Currier, 15, after she left her grandfather’s house in the 400 block of Irvin Jumper Street June 26, according to her family members. Lexington County deputies say a missing 15-year-old girl who hadn’t been seen in a week has been found safe. Currier was was found in […]

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Town of Lexington, Richland County pass ordinances to require a mask in public

The town of Lexington, Richland County, and Forest Acres, have passed mandatory mask ordinances. The Town of Lexington passed an emergency ordinance mandating people going into businesses must wear a mask. It took effect immediately, Thursday. According to Lexington’s ordinance: “The town council and the town of Lexington has determined, based on the recommendations of […]

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West Columbia to consider mandatory mask ordinance at Tuesday meeting

The City of West Columbia will consider a  mandatory mask ordinance, at its meeting Tuesday according to a city councilman. The item listed on the agenda reads: Discussion Concerning an Emergency Ordinance Related to Public Health and Safety   Councilman Mike Green posted on his Facebook account:  “The city of West Columbia will be considering a mandatory mask […]

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West Columbia 4th of July with Hites and True BBQ; Observe fireworks rules

West Columbia’s Fourth of July celebration will include safe distancing in the coronavirus age, along with some of the best barbeque,  and neighborhood fireworks. Hite’s is the BBQ epicenter for July 4th. It’s been at 240 Dreher Rd. in West Columbia more than 60 years. “We’ll be real busy on the fourth,” said Brenda Hite. […]

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Scott Wilhide given Tartan Day South’s Order of the Caber

One of the highest honors that can be bestowed by Tartan Day South is the Order of the Burning Caber. Tuesday night Scott Wilhide was presented with the Order of the Flaming Caber by John Banks, Tartan Day South director. Tartan Day South is a festival of Highlands games held in the spring at the […]

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Summit Adventure West Columbia seeking kids to play

If you are looking for some hyper-activity for the kids, indoors, Summit Adventure West Columbia is open at 2245 Charleston Highway. It’s in the Cayce Commons Shopping Center. It’s a new indoor park that includes Olympic trampolines, basketball hoops, a separate trampoline area for children, and a wipe-out zone.  “We’re super excited to be here and […]

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Deputies seize more than $100k in drugs, cash from motorcycle gang member

Lexington County deputies seized more than $100,000 in drugs and cash after arresting a motorcycle gang member during a traffic stop Monday afternoon on Interstate 20. Steven Daniel Brown, 46, is charged with trafficking meth and possession with intent to distribute marijuana, according to arrest warrants. “Deputies, with the assistance of state troopers, stopped Brown […]

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