Father and son charged with attempted murder by Lexington County Sheriff’s Department
A father and son from Columbia are accused of attempted murder, among other charges, after a Thursday morning shooting. Anthony Gail Davis, 54, and Antony Ryan Davis, 28, are charged with two counts each of attempted murder, four counts each of pointing and presenting a firearm at a person, and […]
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2 taken to hospital after crash on I-20 in Lexington County
Interstate-20 eastbound at exit 51 (Longs Pond) was shut down Friday morning due to a multi-vehicle collision. The SC Highway Patrol, EMS and Lexington County Fire Services were on the scene. The on-ramp was shut down by Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. EMS transported two people to the hospital with minor […]
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WECO River District Merchants get Kinetic Derby Day report – Volunteers sought and a Ferris wheel in West Columbia
Kelli Ricard, City of West Columbia events manager, spoke to the WECO River District Merchants Association, Thursday. The monthly meeting was held in the Savage Craft War Room, or Old Brick Jailhouse, 430 Center St.“Please sign up to volunteer for Kinetic Derby Day,” Ricard said. “We still need volunteers.” West […]
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Drug overdose deaths spike in Lexington County – Coroner Margaret Fisher says more needs to be done to fight the “epidemic”
From the office of Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher – Over the past two years, the majority of the media focus has been on the Covid-19 pandemic. The Covid-19 pandemic is waning, but the number of overdoses and overdose fatalities in Lexington County has exploded to epidemic proportions. Though Black Balloon […]
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Hudson Automotive donates electric bikes to help Cayce Police Department on patrol
The Cayce Police Department announced a new partnership with Jim Hudson Automotive Group that brings an electric bike patrol to the Cayce Riverwalk. The three bikes donated by Hudson can reach speeds up to 28 mph and last 45 miles in a charge. “They are quiet and will allow for […]
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West Columbia Police vs Cayce Police – Anticipation mounts for Kinetic Derby Day soapbox racers
Kinetic Derby Day is April 23, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., and the soapbox racers are looking forward to the competition. “We’ve challenged the Cayce Police Department and Chief Chris Cowan,” said West Columbia Police Chief Marion Boyce. “We’ve got a trophy that the winner gets.” Boyce said he […]
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Brookland-Cayce archery team, Busbee archer earn trip to National tournament
By Dawn Kujawa – Congratulations to the Brookland-Cayce High School archery team, which hit its target goal of earning its first trip to the US Eastern Nationals Tournament. Brookland-Cayce qualified by its team scores in IBO/3-D archery and bullseye. This is only Brookland-Cayce’s third year as a team. Busbee Creative […]
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Emergency vehicles respond to crash in Irmo
Personnel from the Irmo Police Department, and other emergency response crews, were on the scene of a vehicle collision just before 10:30 a.m., Wednesday. It was at the intersection of Lake Murray Boulevard and Columbiana Drive in Irmo. Police asked motorists to avoid the area of the accident if at […]
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Superfoods company, CAIF, building $5 million facility in West Columbia, creating 20 jobs
Concentrated Active Ingredients and Flavors, Inc. (CAIF), a supplier of innovative naturally sourced ingredients, announced plans to establish operations in West Columbia and Lexington County. The $5 million investment will create 20 new jobs. Located on Technology Drive in West Columbia, CAIF’s new facility will increase the company’s capacity to […]
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Registration is open in Lexington School District 2 for the 2022-23 school year for new and returning students
Registration is open in Lexington School District Two for the 2022-2023 school year for new and returning students. Lexington Two families will complete registration forms online. Click on the “Register” button on the district’s website, www.lex2.org, and follow the prompts. Two proofs of residency and a photo ID are required […]
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