Lexington man charged in drug case
A Lexington man accused of drug trafficking charges was arrested earlier this month. Ratravious Untwai Quattlebaum, 35, is charged with four counts of trafficking meth, according to arrest warrants. “Narcotics agents got a tip about Quattlebaum selling meth,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said. “Agents set up multiple controlled drug […]
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City of West Columbia Awarded 2021 South Carolina Community Development Association Award of Excellence
By Wilson Ward – The City of West Columbia was recently awarded the 2021 South Carolina Community Development Association (SCCDA) Award of Excellence for the River District Redevelopment Project. The SCCDA award is given annually to quality community development projects and outstanding individuals in community development. The project must have […]
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2 Lexington men arrested on sexual exploitation of minors charges, 1 traveled to meet minor, says AG
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Jeremy Joseph Denny (age 29) of Lexington and Cameron Lee Myers (age 21) of Lexington, on 10 total charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors.Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department made […]
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Taste on the River sold most tickets ever
The West Columbia Beautification Foundation’s Taste on the River was a rousing success. It was held last Tuesday at Stone River. “We are thrilled with the response and the support of the community,” said Kathy Whetzel, chairwoman of the West Columbia Beautification Foundation. It was the fifth year of Taste […]
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42-year-old man shot in Cayce identified by coroner
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who was fatally shot on Groover Circle, Cayce, in the early morning hours of Monday. According to Fisher, Mr. Jose L. Gonzalez, 42, was pronounced deceased at the scene due to a single gunshot wound. An investigation by the State Law […]
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Jenna Pownall, Bradlynn Sturkie of Northside Middle chosen for Honors Choir
Two Northside Middle School Concert Choir students have been selected to participate in the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) Honor Choir for 2021. Northside Middle students Jenna Pownall and Bradlynn Sturkie competed with hundreds of other middle school choral students from across South Carolina. Participants were required to prepare and […]
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Springdale Elementary dedicates pink buddy bench in memory of Faye Swetlik
Look out over the playground at Springdale Elementary, and one of the first things that catches your eye is the new bright pink buddy bench. That new bench — along with an ocean-themed seesaw, red flower table and lime green spinner chair — were dedicated Monday in memory of Faye […]
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Male found dead in Cayce early Monday morning
A male was found shot to death in Cayce overnight, according to SFC Evan R Antley of the Cayce Department of Public Safety. At approximately 3:40 a.m. on Monday, the Cayce Department of Public Safety responded to a 911 call regarding an unconscious male in a vehicle on Groover Circle. […]
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Meeting Street Interiors featured in West Columbia Newsletter
Meeting Street Interiors is the epitome of elegance in home décor. The business is featured in the West Columbia Newsletter – Click here for link It has been at 614 Meeting St., West Columbia, since 1998.“We’ve seen it grow,” said Marion Scott, “a lot is happening in West Columbia.” Marion […]
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Man charged with sexually abusing a minor
Robert Miller of West Columbia has been charged with sexually abusing a minor. South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the June 3, arrest of Miller, age 37, Friday, on five charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Investigators with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force and […]
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