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West Columbia woman identified by Lexington County Coroner as victim in fatal I-26 crash

Lexington County Coroner, Margaret Fisher, has identified the individual who died in a single-vehicle collision near the 112 mile marker of I-26 in the West Columbia area of Lexington County at approximately 4:45 p.m, Wednesday. According to Fisher, Ms. Victoria Ryan Johnson, 50, of West Columbia was traveling westbound on I-26 when her vehicle traveled […]

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Memorial Day is West Columbia’s kick-off to ecotourism season on the Congaree River, with many other attractions to enjoy 

Memorial Day is a day to honor those who have given their lives to protect our country. This year, Memorial Day is Monday, May 28.   Memorial Day is also the unofficial start of summer and the official opening of the constantly growing eco-tourism industry in West Columbia. “The Congaree River has become an irresistible and traditional magnet for tubers and […]

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1 dead after I-26 crash, Wednesday afternoon, interstate blocked while EMS crews responded

The driver of a 2010 Hyundai Elantra died after running off the interstate, Wednesday, according to Trooper Tyler Tidwell of the SC Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 4:45 p.m. near the 112 Mile Marker on I-26 westbound. Tidwell said the driver was the only occupant in the car and died after running off the […]

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Sydney Evans named Student of the Quarter for the Lexington 2 School District, SFC Sherman Crosland named Educator of the Quarter

Sydney Evans of Airport High School was named Student of the Quarter for the Lexington Two School District at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast, Tuesday. It was held at Steel Hands Brewery in Cayce. SFC Sherman Crosland was named Educator of the Quarter for the Lexington Two School District at the […]

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Meadow Brantley named Student of the Quarter for the Lexington 4 School District, Hannah Helms named Educator of the Quarter

Meadow Brantley of Swansea High School was named Student of the Quarter for the Lexington Four School District at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast, Tuesday. It was held at Steel Hands Brewery in Cayce. Hannah Helms was named Educator of the Quarter for the Lexington Four School District at the Greater […]

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Close to 120 students graduating with GEDs and high school diplomas from Lexington 2’s adult education program

Close to 120 students are graduating with GEDs and high school diplomas from Lexington Two’s adult education program, and many of them walked in a graduation ceremony Tuesday night at Airport High School. Families, friends, district educators, board members, and other guests gathered to mark the milestone. This year’s graduates are heading off to career, […]

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Nicolle Sanchez-Peralta, 18, of West Columbia, convicted of Murder, Kidnapping in the shooting death of 15-year-old Sanaa Amenhotep

Nicolle Sanchez-Peralta, 18, of West Columbia, has been convicted by a Lexington County jury on charges of Murder and Kidnapping in the shooting death of Sanaa Amenhotep, age 15. The trial began on Monday, May 15th and concluded late yesterday afternoon when the jury returned guilty verdicts on both charges. Sanchez-Peralta will remain at the […]

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Crash on I-26 causes traffic back-up

Exit 111 to Exit 115 on I-26 headed west is moving slowly. Long lines of traffic developed in parts of Cayce and West Columbia, near Charleston Highway down Dreher Road, , around 6 p.m. Wednesday. According to the SC DOT there was a crash on I-26 that caused the delay in the traffic pattern.

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