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West Columbia Due to the threat of inclement weather, including high winds and debris, the City of West Columbia will implement the following closures and cancellations: ParksAll city parks, including the Wyman “Mac” Rish Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater, will be closed beginning Monday, August 7, 2023, at 5 PM, until further notice. SanitationPlease secure your […]
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Irmo Fire District assisted Columbia Fire Department with a commercial vehicle fire on I-26 eastbound just past the 97 exit, before noon on Monday. All lanes eastbound were closed and for several hours. Alternate routes and avoiding the area was advised. IFD, SCDOT and Columbia Fire photos
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Due to forecasts of high winds and possible storms Monday afternoon that could make bus travel hazardous, Lexington Two schools will dismiss students one hour early on Monday, August 7. Dismissal times will be 1:30 p.m. for elementary schools, and 2:30 p.m. dismissal for middle and high schools. All afternoon and evening activities are canceled […]
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A Columbia man is accused of trafficking fentanyl after his arrest Monday near Interstate 20. Jakob Regan Dator, 20, is charged with trafficking fentanyl, 28 grams or more, according to an arrest warrant. “Lexington County narcotics agents stopped Dator Monday on the I-20 on-ramp at Sunset Boulevard,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said. “Agents found […]
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The City of Columbia is notifying drivers that the intersection of Lake Murray Blvd. and St. Andrews Rd. will be closed for infrastructure repairs beginning Monday, Aug. 7. Work is anticipated to be completed by Friday, Aug. 11. The City urges motorists to reroute accordingly if possible. Any other questions or concerns regarding this traffic […]
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Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died at the scene of a house fire that occurred in the 500 block of Pleasant View Drive in Lexington shortly before 6:30 AM. on Saturday, Aug. 5. According to Fisher, Mrs. Shelia Denise Turner, 70, of Lexington, was pronounced dead at the scene. An […]
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West Columbia Police Department is asking for help to identify the man in these photos. The WCPD is investigating a burglary that took place on McSwain Drive this week.If you know who he is or recognize the vehicle, please contact Investigator Shumpert at 803-936-6274 or get a cash reward by submitting an anonymous tip to […]
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On Jan. 17, a gunman held police officers at bay from the fifth story of the Hilton Garden Inn in West Columbia. After a six-hour stand-off that resulted in the closing down of Sunset Boulevard and many other restaurants and businesses in the area, the gunman was taken into custody with no one being killed. […]
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