Lexington Medical Center buys 65 acres in Lexington, according to journal report
Lexington Medical Center has purchased 65 acres in Lexington for $10 million, according to Becker’s Hospital Review. Becker’s based its report on an Aug. 22 article in Charleston’s Post and Courier newspaper. The Post and Courier report. Lexington Medical Center, according to the P&C, said there are not any immediate […]
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20 vehicle collisions occurred on Augusta Road in West Columbia in August
Twenty vehicle collisions occurred on Augusta Road in West Columbia at 4 different intersections in August, according to the West Columbia Police Department’s Monthly Statistics Review. Click for a link to the WCPD’s crime stats report on Facebook The top four locations in West Columbia for car accidents were: Augusta […]
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Free parking and trolley rides provided for Sept. 16, Meeting Street Music Fest – See parking areas and trolley pick-up points
The Meeting Street Music Fest is from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 16, on Meeting Street, in West Columbia. It’s FREE. It is an extraordinary celebration of music, featuring six high-quality bands. The Music Fest will also include a wide selection of food, refreshing beverages, and an opportunity […]
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Teacher, who brought a gun to school by mistake, is arrested by Lexington County Sheriff’s Department
A Midway Elementary School teacher, who brought a gun to school accidentally, has been arrested. Seth Smith, 43, is charged with possession of a firearm on school property, according to arrest warrants. “The school resource officer was notified after a district employee told school administrators they discovered a handgun in […]
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Upgrades to West Columbia parks – An investment in the community
The City of West Columbia announced this week that upgrades are underway at the B Avenue Ball Field and Butler Park. Both parks will get new fencing and new restroom facilities. A pickleball court will be added on B Avenue. In addition to new buildings at the parks, older buildings will […]
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Crews are building the second cofferdam on the Congaree River to remove the coal tar
Work crews have begun to construct the Area 2 Cofferdam on the Congaree River near the Blossom Street Bridge in Cayce, according to the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control. The removal of coal tar and sediment from the Area 1 Cofferdam was finalized in early August. More than […]
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West Columbia Mayor and 3 City Council members facing opposition in Nov. 7 election
West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles is facing opposition in the Nov. 7, general election. Melissa Sprouse Browne filed to run against Miles. Filing ended at noon Wednesday in the non-partisan election. West Columbia’s municipal election scheduled for Nov. 7. Also facing opposition is Dist. 4 Councilman Joseph Dickey. Ronnie Lindler […]
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Cayce Mayor and 2 City Council members facing opposition in Nov. 7 election
Cayce Mayor Elise Partin is facing opposition in the Nov. 7, general election. Abbott Bray filed to run against Partin. Filing ended at noon Wednesday in the non-partisan election. Also facing opposition is Dist. 2 James Skip Jenkins. Marie Brown and Byron Thomas are running against Jenkins. In the Dist. […]
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Lexington 2 schools move to an eLearning day on Thursday because of weather threat
With forecasts that could increase the potential for severe weather locally, and in an abundance of caution, Lexington Two schools will move to an eLearning day on Thursday, August 31. Because the instructional day is continuing remotely on Thursday, we will assess conditions in deciding whether after-school extracurricular activities and […]
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See 6-foot storm surge on Twitter as Hurricane Idalia makes landfall in Florida – Wind gusts over 40 mph possible here this evening into tonight
Click for Twitter video of Reed Timmer in Florida as storm comes ashore Click for Twitter video of Jim Cantore in Florida as storm hits The National Weather Service in Columbia issued a weather update.12:33 pm: A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for counties along and south of I-20. Gusts over […]
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