City of West Columbia provides culture of success for its employees, to the benefit of residents
The City of West Columbia recognized 31 of its employees, Tuesday, for 5-to-35 years-of-service. The median employee tenure in the US was less than five years in 2023, according to The Career Report by Zippia, an employment agency. Of the 31 employees recognized by the City of West Columbia, Tuesday, […]
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Lake Murray Boulevard in Irmo closed after water main break
There was a large water main break on Lake Murray Blvd., in Irmo, Thursday. Lake Murray Blvd. was closed to vehicle traffic at Irmo Drive (the direction heading from the dam to I-26.) Irmo Fire crews worked with Irmo Police and the water district to set up a detour and […]
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Body found in the Congaree River in Calhoun County was a Lexington County man
The offices of Calhoun County Sheriff Thomas Summers and Coroner Donnie Porth released a statement Thursday identifying the man found dead along the Congaree River, Saturday afternoon, in the Sandy Run area. The body was that of Eddie Leon Norris, 45, of Leesville. Newberry Pathology conducted an autopsy on Wednesday. […]
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Two Airport High School athletes sign to play at the college level
Two Airport High School athletes declared their intent Tuesday to play their sports at the college level. Jesse Ray Hoover has committed to University of South Carolina-Sumter to play golf. Hoover also plays football at Airport. Cheerleader Tori Powell has committed to the acrobatics and tumbling team at Limestone University. […]
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Lexington Police respond to crash at the intersection of Sunset Blvd. and Old Cherokee Road
Lexington Police responded to a collision at the intersection of Sunset Blvd. (US-378) at Old Cherokee Road, Wednesday morning, before noon. Inbound lanes were closed. Drivers were being detoured onto Old Cherokee Road as first responders were on the scene. The road was cleared by 11 a.m. and the cause […]
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Kevin Heise named athletic director at Gray Collegiate Academy and De’Angelo Bryant named head football coach
Kevin Heise is the new Athletic Director at Gray Collegiate Academy in West Columbia. DeAngelo Bryant is the new head football coach. Heise has been at Gray for 7 years as boys soccer coach. He coached at Brookland-Cayce High School from 1991 until 2016. He has 555 high school soccer […]
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City of West Columbia employees recognized for years of service
City of West Columbia employees were recognized for years of service at the city council meeting, Tuesday. Pictured with West Columbia Pro-Tem Mickey Pringle (who received his 5-year pin) the employees recognized, with a list of all names, is included below: (Photos by Anna Huffman- Public Relations Director)
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4 Cayce-West Columbia Chamber members graduate from Advanced Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government course
The Municipal Association of South Carolina (MASC) held the Annual Training Session in Columbia on Feb. 6. During the Training individuals were recognized for graduating from the Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government, as well as those who have attended and completed the Advanced version of the course. Four Elected […]
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Rep. Russell Ott to announce his candidacy for State Senate Dist. 26 seat
Russell Ott Press Release: On Tuesday, February 13, 2024, lifelong South Carolinian and State Representative, Russell Ott, will announce his candidacy for State Senate District 26. The district includes portions of Calhoun, Lexington, and Richland Counties. It is currently held by longtime State Senator Nikki Setzler, who announced his retirement in […]
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Lexington County Fire Service responded to 1,752 calls, 20 structure fires, in January
The Lexington County Fire Service responded to 1,752 calls in January, according to statistics released by Lexington County. The number of calls was down from December when the LCFS responded to 1,860 calls. Crews responded to 20 structure fires; 24 Haz Mat calls; and 3 technical rescues. There was $425,700 […]
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