Airport wins baseball playoff game by forfeit, Friday’s game broadcast on 1620 The Dove
Airport High School’s 4A Lower State District 3 playoff game that was scheduled against Hartsville Wednesday was called off. Airport was declared the winner via forfeit. A Hartsville player tested positive for COVID and it resulted in the Red Foxes forfeiting to the Eagles. Next, Airport will travel to James […]
Read More >>West Columbia moves toward post-COVID
The City of West Columbia’s face covering mandate expired on May 1. A day later, the Gervais Street Bridge Dinner was held and more than 1,000 attended. Five days after the Bridge Dinner, Art on State drew a large crowd for music, shopping and outdoor celebration. (Feature photo Art on […]
Read More >>Lexington County deputies look for man who allegedly disabled his GPS monitor
Lexington County deputies are looking for a burglary suspect who allegedly disabled his GPS monitor. Jerry William Hall Jr., or JJ Hall, is wanted on multiple charges, including burglary, grand larceny and disabling a GPS monitor. Hall’s last known address is on Ben Franklin Road. He also hangs out at […]
Read More >>Body found on the Saluda River
A body was found in the Saluda River in Columbia, Wednesday, according to the Columbia Police Department.A call came in after 12 noon that the body had been found in the water in the area of Candi Lane, close to the Greystone Boulevard exit at I – 126. The river […]
Read More >>Lexington Police target “Collision Prone” intersections, writing tickets to violators
Earlier this month, the Lexington Police Department began setting up enforcement saturation zones at “Collision Prone” Intersections in Lexington. Police Chief Terrence Green said the enforcement campaign in May is focusing on intersections where collisions are most prevalent. “Wrecks that happen within an intersection almost always start with a driver […]
Read More >>Gray Collegiate Academy’s Legaci Ellis and Connor Pullie to play soccer in college
Gray Collegiate Academy’s Legaci Ellis and Connor Pullie will play soccer at the next level. Legaci has been a member of Gray’s varsity squad for three years after transferring from Dreher HS. She tallied more than 700 minutes in goal this year and assisted Gray’s girls team in winning the […]
Read More >>Reminder – Patriotic Memorial Program and Sing in South Congaree Saturday
There will be a Patriotic Memorial Program and Sing presented by Congaree Cares.It will feature The Soldiers of Faith.The family friendly is at 6 p.m. on May 22 at the Ebenezer PHC Activity Field, Colonial Drive, South Congaree. SC Rep. RJ May (Dist. 88) will be one of the many […]
Read More >>Governor signs Open Carry Act into law and allows for the use of electric chair and firing squads to carry out executions
SC Gov. Henry McMaster signed the Open Carry with Training Act into law, Monday. I will proudly support any legislation that protects or enhances a South Carolinian’s ability to exercise their Second Amendment rights, and that’s exactly what this bill does,” McMaster said. McMaster also reinstituted the use of the […]
Read More >>Fire engulfs Lexington County chicken house
The Lexington County Fire Service responded to a fire at a chicken-breeding facility in the 2300 block of Calks Ferry Road, Friday. Upon arrival firefighting crews reported heavy fire engulfing the structure. In all 14 units and 26 crew members were on the scene. Lexington County Public Works was called […]
Read More >>Airport falls in extra innings – To play Hartsville Wednesday – Hear game on radio
Airport lost to James Island in 12 innings, Monday night. James Island got a home run to win the Class 4A District 3 winner’s bracket game. Airport Coach Tim Perry said (via Twitter) the Eagles “Left every ounce of their being on that field tonight. Stayed positive through adverse situations […]
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