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Dominion Energy Warns Customers about Misleading Solar Sales Practices

Dominion Energy is urging customers to be aware of solar sales representatives posing as Dominion Energy employees or contractors. Dominion Energy does not install residential solar panels and does not partner with solar companies to offer systems or equipment.  “Some solar sales representatives may use misleading or high-pressure sales tactics when calling or visiting customers […]

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Crowds flock to Hite’s BBQ in West Columbia on on Fourth of July

It was a typical July Fourth for Hite’s Barbeque on Dreher Road in West Columbia. That meant the hungry were lined up in the front parking lot waiting to get a bite of the mouth-watering barbeque to take home.The number of cars and trucks lined up on the side of the road is an indicator […]

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Lexington County Coroner identifies 21-year-old killed in crash

Lexington County Coroner, Margaret Fisher, has identified the individual who died in a multi-vehicle collision in the 700 block of Old Charleston Road in the Pelion area of Lexington County at around noon on Monday. According to Fisher, Ms. Madison Taylor Hayden, 21, of Gaston was traveling northbound on Old Charleston Road when she struck […]

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Pelion Police report driver passing at a high rate of speed resulted in fatal crash

The Pelion Police Department investigated a fatal motor vehicle collision on the 700 block of Old Charleston Road Monday. A police report stated: The investigation discovered that the driver was passing in excess of 80 mph. We would like to remind you that this is a dangerous area; please use due care when passing and […]

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City of West Columbia Independence Day Office Closing, Sanitation Changes, and Fireworks Information

The City of West Columbia City Hall will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Regular hours will resume on Wednesday, July 5. Sanitation Anyone receiving sanitation services normally scheduled for Tuesday, July 4, will be picked up on Wednesday, July 5. For the most up-to-date sanitation information, download the WeCo […]

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Fireworks Safety Tips from Cayce Police Department and Cayce Fire Department

Safety Tips from the City of Cayce Police Department and the City of Cayce Fire Department! CITY FIREWORKS ORDINANCE: Please note that according to our City Ordinance, Sec. 20-46 and 20-47, it is unlawful to discharge any fireworks in the City of Cayce except for the 4th of July between the hours of 10:00 a.m. […]

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City of West Columbia issues press release upon the death of Former Mayor Bobby E. Horton

From Anna Huffman, Director of Public Relations – It is with a heavy heart that the City of West Columbia announces the passing of former Mayor Bobby E. Horton, a dedicated public servant and esteemed leader. Mayor Horton, aged 87, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of service and […]

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Man Convicted of a West Columbia Murder Sentenced to 45 Years in Prison

From 11th Circuit Solicitor’s Office – Trevor Anthony Irvin, 30, was convicted last week Friday, June 23, 2023, by a Lexington County jury for the brutal killing of Daniel Demetrius Jones (seen in photographs below), 33. Circuit Court Judge Debra R. McCaslin presided over the week-long trial and sentenced Irvin to forty-five (45) years in […]

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