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The South Carolina Primary Election is Tuesday

The South Carolina Primary Election is Tuesday. Voters across the state are set to cast ballots to choose who will represent the party in November’s general election. Polls open statewide beginning at 7 a.m. and will be open until 7 p.m. Anyone standing in line at 7 p.m. will be allowed to vote. You will […]

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Lexington County Fire Service releases statistical information for May, 14 structure fire responses

The Lexington County Fire Service released call data for May. It shows that the LCFS responded to 1,626 total calls in May, compared to 1,594 calls in April. Calls included 14 structure fire responses and 16 hazardous material responses and 7 technical rescue responses. There were 10 wild fire responses with 57 acres burned. There […]

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REMINDER: Taste on the River is 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Stone River in West Columbia

The 8th Annual Taste on the River is 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Stone River in West Columbia. Enjoy UNLIMITED tastings from 13 of the Midlands’ top restaurants, an Open Bar, and a silent auction with AMAZING items up for bidding—all for a great cause! There’s a limited number of tickets, secure yours now before they […]

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17-year-old dies after being hit by vehicle in Lexington County

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a vehicle vs.pedestrian accident in the 1900 block of Woodtrail Drive, in the Gaston area of Lexington County on Saturday , at approximately 9:12 p.m. According to Fisher, Mr. Walter Vinicio Diaz Perez, 17, of Gaston was in the road when he was […]

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2 arrested, 1 still wanted in connection to Lexington County homicide that occurred on Edmund Highway

Lexington County deputies along with U.S. Marshals arrested a man and a woman Thursday afternoon in connection to a 2022 deadly shooting. Deputies are trying to locate one more suspect. Chendric Jawan Brown, 25, is charged with one count of murder and one count of conspiracy and London Ja’Kia Oliver, 26, is charged with one […]

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Lexington County Coroner has identified the person whose body was found in a wooded area

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person whose body was found ina wooded area on Roundtree Court in the Gaston area of Lexington County at approximately 2:18 p.m. Thursday. According to Fisher, Mr. Joseph Matthew Kosmos, 37, of Lexington was reported as a missingperson in May, and his body was discovered by the […]

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Lexington Police respond to crash on South Lake Drive at Industrial Boulevard, Friday morning

Lexington Police were on the scene of a collision, Friday morning. The left turn lane onto Industrial Boulevard was completely blocked and emergency personnel worked to clear the sited of the crashed vehicles. (Lexington Police photo)

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New West Columbia Newsletter has updates from Mayor Tem Miles and Council members and City Limits Q, New Planet Fitness and Eclectic Edge Woodworks

The New West Columbia Newsletter for June and July includes updates from Mayor Tem Miles and City Council members. Click here for link to new West Columbia Newsletter The newest edition also contains articles about: City Limits Q, New Planet Fitness and Eclectic Edge Woodworks.

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