Lexington County Coroner identifies pedestrian who died after being hit, Friday night

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has positively identified the person who died in a vehicle vs pedestrian accident at the intersection of Mountain Drive and Chapin Road in the Chapin area of Lexington County on Friday, at approximately 9:35 PM. According to Coroner Fisher, Ms. Tonya Mayers Bowers, 59, of […]

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3 people escape fire with minor injuries, after Irmo Fire District responds

At 4:30 Saturday afternoon Irmo Fire District units were dispatched to a residential structure fire in the 100 block of Laurel Branch Way. First arriving crews found heavy fire throughout the house and the attic. With help from Lexington County Fire Service and Columbia Fire Department (SC) the fire was brought under […]

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Ed’s Editions Bookstore is moving at the end of the year, but not too far away

Ed’s Editions Bookstore is moving. Ed’s Editions will be in its present location at Meeting Street until Dec. 31. Ed’s will close on Dec. 31, for the move, and then reopen right next door, at 410 Meeting Street, on Jan. 15. The move was announced on Ed’s Editions Facebook page. […]

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Cayce City Councilman Hunter Sox gets strong support at re-election rally

Press Release – 10-10-25 – County and municipal leaders came out Thursday evening in a show of support for District Three Cayce City Councilman Hunter Sox, who is running for re-election. Lexington County Council Members Todd Cullum, and Todd Cockrell were in attendance at The Landing Event Center rally. Springdale Mayor Juston […]

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SCAG Alan Wilson opens Campaign Headquarters for gubernatorial run, in West Columbia

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has opened a Campaign Headquarters for his gubernatorial run on Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia. The formal opening of the office, at 1225 Sunset Boulevard, was held Tuesday night. US Rep. Joe Wilson, the AG’s father, was at the Campaign office opening.

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Real Estate School of South Carolina Unveils New Logo, Honoring the Legacy of Charlie and Chip Browne

The Real Estate School of South Carolina, founded in 1977 by Col. Charles “Charlie” Browne and later led by his son, Chip Browne, has unveiled its refreshed logo and brand identity. “As Chip’s widow, it is deeply meaningful to me to continue the work he and his father began,” said […]

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Game Day Tailgate – West Columbia’s restaurants have your favorite tailgate food

This football season has been a little bit of up and a little bit of down for the University of South Carolina Gamecocks. After a season-opening win over Virginia Tech in Atlanta, followed by a win over SC State, USC lost two games in a row. One to Vanderbilt at […]

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West Columbia Fire Department to hold Fire Prevention Week Open House on Friday

This week is Fire Prevention Week, and the West Columbia Fire Department is holding an Open House! A FREE family event on Friday, October 10, from 4-8 PM, at the WCFD Fire House. Our Open House will include: – Gear Try-on – Station Tours – Rope and Vehicle Rescue Demonstrations […]

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Jeremy Hudson, Jacquelyn “Jackie” Moore McNeill, and Steven Whetstone to be inducted into Lexington 2 Fine Arts Hall of Fame

Lexington School District Two invites the public to an induction ceremony this month for three individuals selected to the district’s Fine Arts Hall of Fame. The three — Jeremy Hudson, Jacquelyn “Jackie” Moore McNeill, and Steven Whetstone — will be recognized for their contributions to the arts during an induction […]

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Body found on the Columbia side of the Congaree River, Tuesday afternoon

The Columbia Police Department is investigating after a body was found on the east bank, or the Columbia side, of the Congaree River on Tuesday afternoon. The body was found by kayakers on the river bank near Wheat Street around 6 p.m. The body is believed to be that of […]

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