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The Real Estate School of South Carolina, founded in 1977 by Col. Charles “Charlie” Browne and later led by his son, Chip Browne, has unveiled its refreshed logo and brand identity. “As Chip’s widow, it is deeply meaningful to me to continue the work he and his father began,” said Melissa Sprouse Browne, President of […]
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This football season has been a little bit of up and a little bit of down for the University of South Carolina Gamecocks. After a season-opening win over Virginia Tech in Atlanta, followed by a win over SC State, USC lost two games in a row. One to Vanderbilt at home and another to Missouri […]
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This week is Fire Prevention Week, and the West Columbia Fire Department is holding an Open House! A FREE family event on Friday, October 10, from 4-8 PM, at the WCFD Fire House. Our Open House will include: – Gear Try-on – Station Tours – Rope and Vehicle Rescue Demonstrations – Blood Drive – Sparky […]
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Lexington School District Two invites the public to an induction ceremony this month for three individuals selected to the district’s Fine Arts Hall of Fame. The three — Jeremy Hudson, Jacquelyn “Jackie” Moore McNeill, and Steven Whetstone — will be recognized for their contributions to the arts during an induction ceremony, set for 5 p.m. […]
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The Columbia Police Department is investigating after a body was found on the east bank, or the Columbia side, of the Congaree River on Tuesday afternoon. The body was found by kayakers on the river bank near Wheat Street around 6 p.m. The body is believed to be that of a white male. No more […]
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Abraham the Camel has died. Abraham starred in the annual “Jesus is His Name” Christmas Show in South Congaree. Abraham was owned by Clifford Fisher. The two often appeared at local festivals, parades and school and community events. The camel died early Tuesday morning after going through surgery for an intestinal blockage, according to Facebook […]
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If you’ve driven down the heavily commercial corridor of Sunset Boulevard (US 378) in Lexington in the last couple of weeks, you may have noticed a change. From near the I-20 bridge, close to West Columbia, to the in-town section of Sunset Boulevard, paving crews have been working to repave the road. There is heavy […]
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The October-November West Columbia Newsletter has been published. – Click here for a link – It has a message from West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles and updates from the districts of West Columbia City Council members. Also included are articles about Mick’s House of Pizza, Pupology and The Rogue Hair Care Center.
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