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Teen found safe

The West Columbia Police Department said a 15-year-old girl from West Columbia has been found and she is safe.

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Northside Middle School 6th-grader Ivy Smith to represent Lexington 2 in the regional competition of the Scripps National Spelling Bee

Lexington Two has its district spelling bee winner. After roughly an hour and nearly 170 words, Northside Middle School sixth-grader Ivy Smith, left, won. She will represent Lexington Two in the regional competition of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. She is shown with second-place finisher Emma Summers, competing in her first spelling bee; and third-place […]

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Lexington Police seek the identity of a man who allegedly used a gun to steal

The Lexington Police Department is seeking the identity of a man who allegedly approached a victim at 6:50 a.m. on December 17, 2022, at Dollar General at 5146 Augusta Road in Lexington and presented a handgun. The man struck the victim in the head and stole items from the victim before running away. This is […]

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West Columbia hosting 2nd Thursday Night Meeting Street Artisan Market on Jan. 12

The City of West Columbia’s 2nd Thursday Night Meeting Street Artisan Market is this Thursday, January 12, from 4 PM – 8 PM, 425 Meeting Street, West Columbia. Local vendors will be selling their handmade items and Emerald Artistry will be onsite with free entertainment for the kids. Bring the family, enjoy the art, and […]

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Crash on South Lake Drive results in the temporary closing of I-20 on-ramp

A collision on South Lake Drive (SC-6) at I-20 had outbound traffic diverted into a single lane, around 10 a.m. Wednesday. The on-ramp for westbound I-20 was also closed while the site was being cleared. Lexington Police asked drivers to avoid the area until the road was fully reopened. The wreck was caused by a […]

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New WECO sign unveiled on Meeting Street in West Columbia

West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles and members of the West Columbia City Council were on hand, Tuesday, as the refurbished WECO sign was unveiled at 750 Meeting Street. It was a project of Flagship Sign Designs. The WECO sign, that has stood in the same location for decades, was illuminated Tuesday for the first time […]

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New Precision Tune being built on Augusta Road in West Columbia

A new Precision Tune is rising from the ground on Augusta Road in West Columbia. The Automotive Repair Shop is being built by Chapin Construction. It’s between Lowe’s hardware and Applebee’s. Precision Tune Auto Care is a car repair and maintenance shop. Chapin Construction announced plans for the Precision Tune in August. A completion date […]

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Mrs. Linda Bundrick Brown to be inducted into the Brookland-Cayce Education Foundation Hall of Fame

Brookland-Cayce Education Foundation annual Educator Hall of Fame Gala is Feb. 2. This year Mrs. Linda Bundrick Brown will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Details:Brookland Cayce High School Educator Hall of Fame GalaThursday February 2, 2023Social Hour 6 pmReception and Presentation 7pmSeawell’s – 1125 Rosewood DriveColumbiaBusiness Attire$30.00 per person Link: Sponsorships $350 Link:

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