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Irmo Fire, with Lexington County and Columbia units quickly extinguish blaze on Coldstream Drive

Irmo Fire units responded to a structure fire Monday morning in the 500 block of Coldstream Drive.The fire was contained to the garage with minor damage to the house due to quick work by Irmo firefighters with help from Lexington County Fire Service and Columbia Fire Department crews. Smoke alarms alerted residents to the fire […]

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Congaree Creek Heritage Preserve in Cayce expanded to double in size, Sen. Nikki Setzler calls it a “tremendous day for the people of South Carolina”

The size of the Congaree Creek Heritage Preserve in Cayce has been doubled from 627 acres to 1,286 acres. On Friday, the new Taylor Tract of the preserve, which borders the Congaree River, was dedicated at a ceremony at 624 Old State Road in Cayce, the site of the entrance. “This is a tremendous day […]

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New Brookland Tavern moving to 5 Points in Columbia, first show there is Dec. 30

New Brookland Tavern is moving to 632 Harden St in Five Points in Columbia. First show there is scheduled for December. “it is the best decision we could make for the future of NBT and Columbia music. We have many plans for this move” – Part of a post on NBT’s Facebook page. Click here […]

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Lexington Police arrest man for armed robbery connected to incident on Sunset Boulevard

Donald Bryan Willingham, age 54 of Columbia, has been charged, by Lexington Police, with Armed Robbery and Possession of a Weapon during a Violent Crime. The charges stem from an incident that occurred earlier this month in the East Towne Centre parking lot at 5556 Sunset Boulevard, in Lexington. Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green announced […]

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Lexington Police arrest man, say he was following juvenile girls

George Kenneth Greaves, age 51, of Batesburg, has been charged with two counts of Disorderly Conduct, after incidents he’s alleged to have been involved in late last month in the Town of Lexington. Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green announced the charges, Friday. On the afternoon of Saturday, Sept. 23, officers were dispatched to an incident […]

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State Street merchants making plans in anticipation for West Columbia Fall Back Fest on State Street, Nov. 3

The City of West Columbia is sponsoring the 7th Annual Fall Back Fest from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p,m. on Friday, Nov. 3, The celebration of Fall takes place on the 100 Block of State Street, West Columbia. It is a free event commemorating the fall season with live music, art, food, and drinks. Lainie […]

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Pine Ridge Middle School is holding its annual Car Show on Saturday, Oct. 28

If you’re a car or truck enthusiast, here’s an event you won’t want to miss. Pine Ridge Middle School is holding its annual Car Show on Saturday, Oct. 28. Gates open at 9 a.m., with car competitions, music, and food on tap for the day’s activities. There will be multiple categories that competitors can be […]

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West Columbia real estate icon Ted McGee has passed away

Ted McGee, 84, has passed away. His son, Teddy, said his father died around 4 a.m., Wednesday. Ted McGee was co-owner of McGee Realty at 560 Meeting St. in West Columbia. He had been selling real estate in Lexington County since the 1960s. News of his passing was spreading on social media, around 9 a.m., […]

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