Fire destroys building in Lexington, early Saturday morning
Lexington County Fire Service units responded to an early Saturday morning commercial structure fire in the 5000 block of Sunset Boulevard. Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy smoke and flames coming from a saw mill at the location. Hand line and aerial water attack operations were used to bring the fire […]
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Lexington man charged in home remodeling fraud case
Lexington County deputies have arrested a man accused of contracting to do construction work he is not licensed to perform. James Brandon Jordan, 29, is charged with obtaining goods under false pretenses for signing a contract and accepting more than $30,000 to work on a Chapin home last October, according […]
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Outdoor dining more popular in West Columbia as temperatures rise
It’s a beautiful spring in West Columbia and that means an increase in outdoor dining options. “We want to see more people come out,” said Greg Williamson, a manager at Black Rooster in the northwest corner of the Brookland development. “We’re looking for a great year.” To attract more diners, Williamson said Black […]
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Jakes on Meeting open, Grand Opening is April 17
Jakes on Meeting is now open at 920 Meeting Street in West Columbia. It’s in the old bait and tackle building. Jakes will have its Grand Opening with food and a big celebration on April 17, according to Jake, the owner. She invites everyone to come see the remodeled building […]
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Gray Collegiate Academy getting a new weight room
Gray Collegiate Academy in West Columbia is getting a new weight room. The new facility is being constructed at the school’s campus off of Leaphart Road. The new weight room includes weights and racks from William’s Strength of West Columbia. The flooring is being done by BSN. The contractor is […]
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No new COVID deaths reported for Tuesday; Lexington Medical Center accepting walk-ins for vaccine
There were no new COVID-related deaths in South Carolina, Tuesday, according to the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control. There were 358 new confirmed cases of COVID reported in the data released Tuesday. Around 2 million in South Carolina have received a COVID vaccine. Lexington Medical Center has provided […]
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Vehicles and building destroyed by fire
Firefighters from Lexington County Fire Services, Columbia Metropolitan Airport, Batesburg-Leesville and Irmo were dispatched to the 300 block of Broad Street – to Derrick’s Service Center – in reference to a commercial structure fire. Upon arrival several vehicles and a gas tanker were on fire. Firefighters immediately began extinguishing the […]
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Art on State is May 7, Soccer Coach Kevin Heise to be recognized for 500th win by West Columbia City Council
Feature photo from City of West Columbia Art on State event. At its 6 p.m. meeting Tuesday, West Columbia City Council will consider a motion that will allow for the Art on State event to be held from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. on May 7. In the past, Art […]
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Coroner identifies man killed in Lexington County crash
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who was killed in a single-vehicle accident that occurred at approximately 2:45 a.m. Monday, at the intersection of Pine Grove Road and Fairview Road. According to Fisher, Mr. Allen Maurice Johnson, 53, of Leesville was transportedfrom the scene and pronounced dead […]
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Fire destroys Lexington County home
Lexington County Fire Services and EMS units responded to a house fire in the 200 block of Tannery Drive just before 3 p.m. Monday. Upon arrival, heavy smoke and flames could be seen coming the roof of the single-family home. Firefighters immediately went to work making sure there was no […]
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