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Gray Collegiate Boys and Girls Basketball Teams honored at the SC State House for winning State Championships

The Gray Collegiate Academy Boys and Girls Basketball teams were honored at the SC State House, Wednesday. The teams were recognized for winning the 2A State Championship this year. Gray Collegiate Academy is in West Columbia. Pictured are players, coaches and administrators, along with State Rep. Chris Wooten. (Gray Collegiate photos)

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West Columbia Police seek public’s help to identify 2 related to stolen credit card investigation

West Columbia Police are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the two individuals pictured below regarding an investigation into a stolen credit card case at the Lowes on Augusta Road, on April 26. If you have information, contact the West Columbia Police Department at 803-794-0721 or submit an anonymous tip to Midlands Crimestoppers at crimesc.com […]

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Hand Middle School students taken to hospital after consumption of suspected edibles, Columbia Police investigating

The Columbia Police Department is investigating the consumption of suspected edibles by Hand Middle School students. A student was taken to the hospital by EMS, and one was taken to a hospital by a parent. At this time, police were being told the students did not experience life-threatening symptoms. Officers have collected an item for […]

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West Columbia City Council passes first reading of $22.4 million budget with no tax increase

The West Columbia City Council passed first reading of $22.4 million budget, Tuesday, at its regular May meeting. The budget contains no tax increase. Council also passed a $23.2 million budget for the city’s water and sewer operations. Both budgets were passed for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, beginning July 1. In an information sheet made […]

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West Columbia City Council passes Resolution Recognizing Charles R. Shealy on the Celebration of His 100th Birthday

West Columbia City Council passed a Resolution, Tuesday, Recognizing Charles R. Shealy on the Celebration of His 100th Birthday, during the city council meeting. MR. Shealy is still an active golfer. He said he hopes all of us live to be 100, so we can see how many friends and family supporters we have. Resolution […]

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West Columbia City Council recognizes May 27 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Business Day

West Columbia’s Mayor and City Council unanimously recognized May 27 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Business Day in the City West Columbia at the May Regular Council Meeting. Mayor Pro – Tem Trevor Bedell presented the proclamation.

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Dunkin’ Donuts location opens in West Columbia

Members of the West Columbia Fire Department, including Chief Marquis Solomon, were out Tuesday morning for the grand opening of the new Dunkin’ Donuts location at 2223 Augusta Road in the Georgetown Plaza with Chick-fil-A. West Columbia city Councilman Mike Green was also at the official opening.

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West Columbia Chick-fil-A has reopened

There is a message on the West Columbia Chick-fil-A Facebook page that reads: “Welcome Back West Columbia! We can’t wait to serve you!” It was posted around 4:30 p.m., Tuesday. Chick-fil-A is at 2299 Augusta Rd. On Feb. 7, a post from Chick-fil-A read: We will be temporarily closed for remodeling beginning February 10th. We’ll […]

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