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Lexington County man sentenced to 18 years in prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine

Brandy O’Neal Harris, a 32-year-old Leesville man, pled guilty to two counts of trafficking methamphetamine on March 30, 2023, for charges in Lexington County and Saluda County. Circuit Court Judge Walton J. McLeod, IV, accepted the guilty plea and sentenced Harris to eighteen (18) years on both trafficking charges to be served concurrently. Under South […]

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Parts of road being repaired in Westover Acres in West Columbia

The SC Department of Transportation was out in the Westover Acres neighborhood marking off sections of Redbird Drive and Cardinal Drive in West Columbia two weeks ago. On Wednesday, crews from Lynches River Contracting, with heavy equipment, began cutting up parts of the streets for repair. The sections repaired included areas with severe pothole damage. […]

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Riverbank Elementary after-school soccer skills program concludes with Skills Demonstration Day

Local businesses pitched in to support the soccer learning program at Riverbank Elementary School. Supporters include House of Raeford’s FLOCK, which paid for bus transportation for participants, and Bank of America, which sends 4-5 mentors each week to talk to and work with the kids. The program has about 102 participants in 1st through 5th […]

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Man sentenced to 15 years in prison after drug delivery made to Lexington County Detention Center by U-Haul

Ricky Rogers McField, a 39-year-old Columbia man, pled guilty to trafficking cocaine, conspiracy, and furnishing contraband into the Lexington County Detention Center on March 27. Circuit Court Judge Debra R. McCaslin accepted the guilty plea and sentenced McField to fifteen (15) years for trafficking cocaine, f5 years for conspiracy, and 10 years for furnishing contraband […]

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West Columbia Mayor, volunteers looking forward to City Wide, Litter Clean Up on April 29 – Still time to sign up – WCBF Plant sale same day

It’s a big day that many West Columbia residents look forward to. West Columbia’s City Wide Litter Pick-up Day is Saturday April 29. It’s part of an effort by the City of West Columbia and the West Columbia Beautification Foundation to beautify West Columbia. Click here to sign up  On that day, city officials, staff, families, community […]

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25 Lexington Two middle school students named South Carolina Junior Scholars

Twenty-five Lexington Two middle school students have been named South Carolina Junior Scholars. The program, developed by the SC Department of Education, identifies eighth-graders with exceptional academic talent.  This program reflects the growing statewide effort to improve education in South Carolina and responds to the needs of students possessing unique abilities. The purpose of the program […]

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Train collides with a truck in Chapin and emergency crews are on the scene

The area of Chapin Road between Sid Bickley Road and Primrose Lane in Chapin has been shut down, Wednesday morning before 10, due to a collision between a train and a truck. There were only minor injuries reported and there is no concern of hazardous materials, according to the Chapin Police department Law enforcement officials […]

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West Columbia Chick-fil-A is reopening soon, now hiring – See how to apply

The West Columbia Chick-fil-A at 2299 Augusta Rd. will be reopening soon. It closed in February to remodel and expand. The exact reopening date has not been set yet, but the West Columbia Chick-fil-A is looking to hire for all positions. Text JOY to 31063 to apply today. Or click here for Job Info on […]

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