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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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Cayce-West Columbia Lions Club takes elementary school students on a shopping spree

There were a lot of smiles flashing by a lot of children, and some adults. The Cayce-West Columbia Lions Club took students from Riverbank Elementary School to Hardee’s and then shopping at Walmart last Saturday. “The Riverbank faculty and staff helped and everyone had a great time,” said Charlene Frye of the C-WC Lions. “The […]

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Irmo Fire with departments from West Columbia, Lexington County and Columbia respond to fire at apartment complex

Irmo Fire Department units were dispatched to Woodland Village for an apartment fire Thursday afternoon. The apartments are on Bush River Road. Upon arrival, heavy smoke and fire were visible and coming from the rear of the apartment building. The fire was under control in about 30 minutes with help from Columbia Fire Department, Lexington […]

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Ribbon is cut at Precision Tune Auto Care (formerly Ricky’s Tire and Auto) on Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber conducted a Ribbon-Cutting ceremony, Thursday, at Precision Tune Auto Care (formerly Ricky’s Tire and Auto) 1534 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia “It’s great to see a local well-established and respected business join together with a professional national business,” said Chamber President and CEO Tim James.He noted that Precision Tune Auto Care […]

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Thomas McDowell sentenced to life in 1986 cold-case child abduction, murder of 4-year-old Lexington girl

A man has been sentenced to life in prison as punishment for the abduction and killing of a 4-year-old Lexington County girl in 1986. Thomas Eric McDowell, 63, was found guilty of first-degree burglary, kidnapping and murder in the case that began when Jessica Gutierrez vanished from her home on South Lake Drive in June […]

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West Columbia restaurants plan for Valentine’s week – Pamper your Valentine with a visit to the spa

Valentine’s Day is Wednesday (Feb. 14.) If you’re looking for a great gift to pamper your Valentine, Spa 131 offers an experience to enhance your mind, body, and spirit. The elegant spa at 131 State Street   is owned by Marci Ruffin Delaney. She said a gift certificate to Spa 131 is an excellent way to show your […]

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State Street Salon is open for business at historic West Columbia location

State Street Salon is open for business at 128 State Street, West Columbia. It’s in the former location of Clark’s Beauty Shop. Kelly Howell, a USC graduate with a masters, who taught first-grade for 10 years is the owner. The Clark family owned Clark’s Beauty Shop that opened at the site in the 1940s. Randy […]

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Lexington County narcotics agents arrest man accused of trafficking meth, cocaine and fentanyl

Lexington County narcotics agents arrested a West Columbia man last month accused of trafficking meth, cocaine and fentanyl. David Matthews, 51, is charged with trafficking meth, trafficking cocaine, trafficking fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, six counts of possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime and seven counts of possession […]

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