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Number of COVID deaths and positive cases dropping in SC, as more get vaccine

The number of people dying from COVID-related issues in South Carolina is dropping. South Carolina is currently in Phase 1B of the COVID vaccination process. As of Monday, 1.63 million have received at least one dose of a vaccine in South Carolina and 589,000 have been fully vaccinated, according to […]

West Columbia provides opportunity to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day – City publishes free parking video

St. Patrick’s Day, officially, is Wednesday and West Columbia is the place to celebrate. The green was abundant and the Irish music poured from Savage Craft Ale Works as a part of their celebration Saturday. Hot Mess Food Truck will be at WECO Bottle & Biergarten at 626 Meeting St. on […]

Airport High School recognized as Gold Council of Excellence

Dawn Kujawa, Lexington Two Release – Airport was recognized as a Gold Council of Excellence for the fifth consecutive year. In addition, sophomore Liz Schaffer was elected 2021-2022 SCASC President. Airport will be host to the organization’s state convention in March 2022. “I’ve been part of SCASC for several years, […]

Lexington County man arrested on child sexual abuse material charges

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Adam Raymond Jensen, 42, of Columbia (and Lexington County) on 10 charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Office made the arrest. Investigators with the S.C. […]

Missing 1 year-old is found and is safe

The Cayce Department of Public Safety issued a statement Tuesday morning, asking for help to find one-year boy named “Khazi.” The child was found safe according to a Cayce DPS post before 5 a.m. Tuesday. The searched for the child was focused in the area of Cayce Cove Apartments, at […]

More winners from Airport High School’s Miss Aquila Pageant

Reese Yarborough was crowned Airport High School’s 2021 Miss Aquila, Saturday. There were also winners in each class and individual title winners. The list of winners is below. Miss Senior – Pete Davis 1st Runner-up – Kaylin Liscusky Miss Junior – Nina Shealy 1st Runner-up – Gracie Spires Miss Sophomore […]

Too chilly to tube the river, so take a canoe trip at Congaree National Park

The Congaree River may be a little too chilly for a tube float, but you can still get out on the water. Congaree National Park is South Carolina’s only National Park. And Carolina Outdoor is offering Congaree National Park canoe trip packages until April 30. “We’re booking a lot of […]

3 finalists for job of Lexington County Administrator announced

Lexington County Council is a step closer to naming the new administrator for the county, after they narrowed down the list of applicants to a final three during the last council meeting. (Wikimapia photo) In accordance with state law, which requires the disclosure of these finalists, the council announced that […]

Coroner releases name of West Columbia woman killed in Columbia shooting

The Richland County Coroner’s Office has released the name of the West Columbia woman who was shot and killed at the intersection of McCaw Street and Malcolm Drive in Columbia. Ashli G. Haigler, 28, of West Columbia, was killed in the shooting, said Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford.The shooting occurred […]

Is it spring?

A period of warm weather in mid-March is producing colorful blooms in our neighborhoods. It’s not yet St. Patrick’s Day, but the colors of yellow, white, pink, and fuschia are popping out all over. The high temperature is predicted to be 54 degrees, with rain, Tuesday. But highs will be […]