Paul David “Tar” Outlaw, last remaining founder of the Town of South Congaree, has passed away
“Please keep the Outlaw family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time,” said South Congaree Mayor Cindy Campbell. “Mr. Tar Outlaw, the last remaining founder of the Town of South Congaree, will be greatly missed, but his legacy will endure.” Below is Mr. Outlaw’s obituary. Paul David “Tar” […]
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Lexington County man sentenced to 25 years in prison for felony DUI that resulted in the death of an 8-week-old child
Charles Wesley Varn of Lexington County, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison following a recent conviction in Lexington County General Sessions Court on December 17. Varn entered a plea to Felony DUI involving Death for a 2023 vehicle crash in which eight (8) week old Gabriel Arroyo was […]
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Lexington Man Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* Charges
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Zachary Collins Woodward, (age 30) of Lexington, S.C., on six charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department made the arrest. Investigators with the Attorney […]
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SC Department of Natural Resources stocking Saluda River, in Lexington County, with trout
The freshwater fisheries section of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, in December, started the process of stocking thousands of catchable-sized trout into the lower Saluda River. The trout come from the Walhalla State Fish Hatchery and will be delivered to multiple locations along the river, which flows into […]
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Lexington County Sheriff’s Deputies asking for help to find 21-year-old accused of assault and armed robbery
Lexington County Sheriff’s Deputies are asking for your help in finding 21-year-old Tony Bernard Gantt. Gantt is wanted on two counts of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature in connection to a home invasion that resulted in a death last month near Gaston. He is also accused […]
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West Columbia City Council is looking forward to continuing the progress in 2025
It’s a new year and the members of the West Columbia City Council said many great things have happened in regard to the progress. They are also excited about the projects that will be developed in 2025. Mayor Tem Miles said more work will be done toward making the Meeting […]
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Prisma Health opening West Columbia Urgent Care Center
Prisma Health announces opening of their newest Urgent Care location in West Columbia. Offering convenient care, extended hours and a superior patient experience. The new location offers easy access to serve busy residential and commercial districts. For every location, walk-ins are welcome or patients can visit prismahealthurgentcare.org to book ahead at the […]
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Gamecocks fall to Illinois in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl
Illinois defeated South Carolina 21-17 in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on Tuesday.The teams exchanged the lead five times in the game. Neither team led by more than one score. Illinois took its final lead on a Josh McCray touchdown run with 7:29 remaining. With a little more than three minutes […]
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Speeding, failure to yield right-of-way result in a crash involving SUV and motorcycle in Lexington
The Lexington Police Department reported a collision involving an SUV and a motorcycle, Tuesday night. The crash resulted in the inbound lanes of Sunset Blvd (US-378) at Coventry Drive closed for a while. Inbound traffic was being detoured through the Home Depot parking lot around the crash scene.The site was […]
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West Columbia Big Lots may not be closing
Is the West Columbia Big Lots at 3230 Augusta Road (US 1) going to close? Maybe not. Variety Wholesalers (Gordon Brothers Retail Partners) intends to acquire between 200 and 400 Big Lots stores, which it plans to operate under the Big Lots brand. Big Lots announced, before the deal with […]
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