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City of West Columbia employees recognized for years of service

City of West Columbia employees were recognized for years of service at the city council meeting, Tuesday. Pictured with West Columbia Pro-Tem Mickey Pringle (who received his 5-year pin) the employees recognized, with a list of all names, is included below: (Photos by Anna Huffman- Public Relations Director)

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4 Cayce-West Columbia Chamber members graduate from Advanced Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government course

The Municipal Association of South Carolina (MASC) held the Annual Training Session in Columbia on Feb. 6. During the Training individuals were recognized for graduating from the Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government, as well as those who have attended and completed the Advanced version of the course. Four Elected members who are also members […]

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Rep. Russell Ott to announce his candidacy for State Senate Dist. 26 seat

Russell Ott Press Release: On Tuesday, February 13, 2024, lifelong South Carolinian and  State Representative, Russell Ott, will announce his candidacy for  State Senate District 26.   The district includes portions of Calhoun, Lexington, and Richland Counties. It is currently held by longtime State Senator Nikki Setzler, who announced his retirement in January after serving for 47 […]

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Lexington County Fire Service responded to 1,752 calls, 20 structure fires, in January

The Lexington County Fire Service responded to 1,752 calls in January, according to statistics released by Lexington County. The number of calls was down from December when the LCFS responded to 1,860 calls. Crews responded to 20 structure fires; 24 Haz Mat calls; and 3 technical rescues. There was $425,700 total losses from fire-related incidents […]

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Crews remove large tree from Augusta Road in Lexington early Tuesday morning

A large tree fell across the inbound lanes of Augusta Road (US-1) at Cedarcrest Drive in the early morning hours of Tuesday. Any traffic was diverted. After a quick response from the Lexington County Fire Service, all lanes of Augusta Road were cleared and reopened.

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Irmo Fire and Columbia Fire respond to call regarding commercial building on Bush River Road

Shortly after 11:15 Monday morning the Irmo Fire District responded to a reported fire at a vacant commercial building on the 1100 block of Bush River Road. Firefighters arrived on scene to find heavy smoke coming from the building. Crews made entry and began an attack on the fire. No one was found inside the […]

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Cayce’s Soiree on State Returns on March 23

The ‘Party in the Street’ will feature local artists, local vendors, and live music in the Cayce River Arts District. The Soiree on State will return to Cayce’s State Street on Saturday, March 23rd!  The City has partnered with the Avenues Neighborhood Association to combine the Cayce Festival of the Arts with Soiree on State. Soiree on State […]

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Man, woman charged by Lexington County deputies in 2 shooting deaths

 Lexington County deputies have arrested a man and a woman accused of fatally shooting two men in separate incidents late last year. Allon Triante Adams, 22, and Cady Elise Keener, 19, are charged with two counts of murder, armed robbery, criminal conspiracy, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and the desecration of human […]

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