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Lexington County Coroner identifies man who died in South Congaree crash a day before Christmas

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher identified the individual who died in a two-car accident in the 1100 block of Main Street in the South Congaree area of Lexington County at approximately 1:03 a.m., Sunday. According to Fisher, Mr. Dwane Zedekiah Sturkie, 77, of Columbia was traveling eastbound on Main Street when a vehicle traveling westbound […]

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New Year’s Eve is Sunday and the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department issues reminder of new fireworks ordinance

New Year’s Eve is Sunday and the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is reminding residents that there is a new fireworks ordinance in Lexington County.Here are some things you should know: There are time limits and restrictions on fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Lexington County. Fireworks cannot be shot after 12:30 a.m. on Jan. 1. […]

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Taylor Watford Foundation now accepting scholarship applications from current high school seniors in Lexington and Richland counties

Calling all Lexington and Richland county high school seniors. The 2024 Taylor Watford Foundation scholarship application is now open. Taylor Watford Foundation is excited to award a total of $4,000 to four students who will Give Hope to Life and represent our mission at their colleges next fall. There are four scholarships open to high […]

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Savage Craft Ale Works hosting Nordic Nights: A Dazzling New Year’s Eve Celebration Extravaganza

Step into a world of magic this New Year’s Eve at the Nordic Nights Extravaganza – a celebration without boundaries or cover charges. Savage Craft Ale Works will open at noon. Live music kicks off at 5 pm, setting the stage for an unforgettable evening. Let the rhythm carry you through until 8 pm, creating […]

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Portion of the West Columbia Riverwalk closed due to flooding

The portion of the West Columbia Riverwalk from the Moffatt Street Entrance, 100 Riverside Drive, West Columbia, to the West Columbia Amphitheater is temporarily closed due to flooding. 

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Vintage fire pole from West Columbia Fire Department now on display at Savage Craft Ale Works

A piece of history from the West Columbia Fire Department has been installed at Savage Craft Ale Works on Center Street in West Columbia. Savage Craft is in the converted building that was the 1920s site of West Columbia’s (or New Brookland’s) City Hall and Fire Station. A vintage WCFD fire pole is now on […]

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New access point has opened on the Saluda River in Columbia, across from the site of proposed West Columbia Pedestrian Bridge

Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, City Councilman Howard Duvall, and the Columbia Parks and Recreation Department cut the ribbon. last week, for a new entry access point on the Saluda Riverwalk. A Pedestrian Bridge is also being planned on the Saluda River beside the entrance to the Riverbanks Zoo Botanical Gardens in West Columbia. Eventually the […]

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Cayce Police hold annual Shop with a Cop event

Last Saturday, Cayce Police officers shopped with children in the community at the CPD’s annual Shop with a Cop event. This program is important to the department – not only because it’s supporting local families, but also because it helps reinforce a positive police experience for children. Thanks to the generous donations to the Cayce […]

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