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Body found near quarry is the body of missing USC student

The Richland County Coroner’s Office has identified the body found near the Vulcan Materials quarry Monday. Read the initial report – click here It is the body of missing USC student Michael Keen, according to Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford.Keen’s body was found less than a mile from where he […]

Body found in quarry adjacent to the Congaree River

Columbia Police reported the discovery of a body of a white male Monday in the rock quarry off Bluff Road, Columbia. The discovery was made during the the search for a missing University of South Carolina student. Michael Keen, a 22-year-old University of South Carolina student has been missing. Several […]

Santa’s letters mailbox at Carraway Park in West Columbia, 2 letters to be read at City’s Christmas Tree Lighting on Dec. 3rd

The City of West Columbia has a new mailbox! Santa’s Mailbox is located at Carraway Park, 212 Hudson Street, West Columbia, South Carolina, 29169. Children can drop their letters to Santa in the special mailbox from November 22 – December 15, for a response by Christmas. The mailbox will accept […]

2 men stabbed in a bar fight, according to Lexington Police, man arrested

A man who allegedly stabbed two men during a fight at a bar on Highway 378 West in the Town of Lexington on Friday has been arrested, according to Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green. At approximately 9 p.m., officers responded to the Twisted Root Bar and Grill, after it was […]

West Columbia mayor, city council share favorite Thanksgiving recipes

Thanksgiving is Nov. 25. It is a time for families to gather around the dinner table. Thanksgiving also makes us think of that special dish that we look forward to. This year, West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles and members of West Columbia City Council talked about their favorite Thanksgiving dishes. […]

Airport High Cheer Team finishes 3rd in State Finals, Gray and BC results, too

The Airport High School Competitive Cheer Team finished third at the S.C. High School League Class 4A finals, Saturday. AC Flora was first and Easley was second. The statewide competition was held at Colonial Life Arena. Brookland-Cayce and Gray Collegiate also participated at the Class 3A Final. Gray finished at […]

Online sexual predator operation results in arrests

A Florida man with ties to South Carolina is accused of sending sexually suggestive messages to law enforcement officers posing as minors on social media apps. Steven Leslie Wright (below left), 49, is charged with criminal solicitation of a minor, attempted dissemination of obscene material to a person under 18 […]

Gray Collegiate beats Abbeville, BC falls to Camden in 3rd round of football playoffs

Gray Collegiate defeated No. 1 Abbeville, 31-15 in the third round of the 2A Upper State finals. The game was played in Winnsboro at Fairfield Central High School. With the win, the War Eagles move on to the Class 2A Upper State final versus Newberry.Gray’s KZ Adams rushed for 322 […]

Man gets 8 years for crash that resulted in serious injury to Lexington County Sheriff’s deputy

From the 11th Circuit Solicitor’s Office – A Berkeley County man has been sentenced to 8 years in prison for a2019 traffic crash that resulted in serious injuries to a deputy with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. Circuit Court Judge R. Ferrell Cothran, Jr. imposed the sentence earlier this week […]

Studio 221 Interiors cuts the ribbon on Meeting Street in West Columbia

Studio 221 Interiors held a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Friday, at 536 Meeting St. in West Columbia. It was sponsored by The River District Merchants Association. Husband and wife, Brian and Kerri Hubbard, are the owners of Studio 221 Interiors. The new business is in The River District and Brain said the […]