West Columbia designated as a Purple Heart City by City Council
The City of West Columbia was designated as a Purple Heart City, at the West Columbia City Council meeting, Tuesday. Several distinguished veterans (pictured) were at the council meeting to commemorate the designation. A Purple Heart City sign will be placed on the corner of 12th Street and Jarvis Klapman.
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Crash causes lanes to close in Lexington, Tuesday afternoon
The Lexington Police Department announced that a three vehicle collision occurred Tuesday in the 5400 block of Sunset Blvd (US-378) near Old Cherokee. The crash had multiple outbound lanes closed. Police asked drivers to please seek an alternate route until the roadway reopens. Lanes were opened at about 1:30 p.m. […]
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32 Airport, Brookland-Cayce students complete Early College and dual enrollment programs
From Dawn Kujawa – Lexington Two Communications Director – Thirty-two Lexington Two high school students in the district’s Early College and dual enrollment programs have earned diplomas or certificates and are invited to participate in Midlands Technical College’s graduation ceremony. All of the Lexington Two students, from Airport and Brookland-Cayce […]
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Joseph Buchmaier crowned Brookland-Cayce High School’s Mr. Bearcat, Alex Wright is Mr. Senior
Congratulations to Joseph Buchmaier, who was crowned Brookland-Cayce High School’s Mr.Bearcat, Saturday. Twelve students participated in the competition, which raised more than $3,000 for Happy Wheels, a charity that operates in three South Carolina children’s hospitals and allows patients to pick a new toy or book weekly for the length […]
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Large Gervais Street Bridge Dinner crowd happy to socialize again
The Gervais Street Bridge Dinner took place Sunday under beautiful skies and there was not an empty seat. “We’re so glad to offer an event that brings everyone out after more than a year of lockdowns,” said Neil Boone, Carolina Together marketing and communications director. “The weather is great and […]
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West Columbia City Council meeting in-person, Tuesday – mask mandate expires
The City of West Columbia will hold an in-person West Columbia City Council meeting, Tuesday. The regular meeting is at 6 p.m. at 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia. The meeting will also be live streamed on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/7ns5QFyJojE The City of West Columbia’s face covering mandate – that […]
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West Columbia streets blocked as crews prepare for Gervais Street Bridge Dinner
The Gervais Street Bridge Dinner is being held Sunday afternoon in West Columbia. Crews were busy Sunday preparing for the big event. Sunset Boulevard was blocked Al’s Upstairs and Bridgepoint Condominiums. Meeting Street was blocked at the Meeting Street – State Street intersection. Alexander Road at Black Rooster was blocked, […]
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Treveon Nelson arrested, to be charged in Sanaa Amenhotep murder case, says sheriff
Treveon Nelson, 18, is in custody. The Cayce resident will be charged with murder in connection to the shooting death of Sanaa Amenhotep. Deputies arrested Nelson Friday evening near Leesville. A minor female has also been arrested in the ongoing investigation into Amenhotep’s death. The minor is being held by […]
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Richland County teen Sanaa Amenhotep died after being shot
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the official cause of death ofRichland County teen, Sanaa Amenhotep, whose body was recovered from a woodedarea in Leesville, Thursday. According to Fisher, an autopsy performed Friday confirmed that MissAmenhotep sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The autopsy concluded that thegunshot wounds were the cause […]
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West Columbia Road closures set for Sunday for the Gervais Street Bridge Dinner – See parking map
The Gervais Street Bridge will be closed to driver traffic beginning Sunday, May 2, at 9 a.m., until midnight for the Gervais Street Bridge Dinner. The intersections will be blocked heading East towards Columbia on Sunset Boulevard, Alexander Road, and Meeting Street. Please use alternate routes such as Jarvis Klapman […]
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