SCDOT releases schedule for lane reversals for Coastal evacuees

Lane reversals are scheduled to begin at at 3 p.m. on Wednesday for more than one million people evacuating the South Carolina coast, as Hurricane Matthew approaches the state. Many of those evacuees will head to Lexington County to take refuge. Lexington County schools have been closed for the next […]

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I-26 lane reversal to end at Cayce, only essential personnel on duty

The following preparations for Hurricane Matthew are taking place in the City of Cayce. – The lane reversal for I-26 will begin tomorrow at 3 and it stops at the I-77 bridge so there will a lot of extra traffic in the Cayce area. – Essential emergency personnel will be […]

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West Columbia Riverwalk repair completion set for April, May

Work to repair most of West Columbia’s flood-damaged Riverwalk should begin in early December. Jamie Hook, the city’s public works director, said the plan is to select a contractor to do the work in November. Hook spoke at the West Columbia City Council meeting Tuesday. The FEMA-funded process to fix […]

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West Columbia offices closed

News Release City of West Columbia Closes Offices Due to Hurricane Matthew In preparation for Hurricane Matthew, Governor Haley has issued a mandatory evacuation of South Carolina’s coast.  Consequently, the Governor has closed state government offices and schools and has asked local jurisdictions to do the same in an effort […]

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Lexington County offices closed rest of the week

 LEXINGTON COUNTY GOVERNEMENT MOVES INTO OPCON 3 AHEAD OF HURRICANE MATTHEW, COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS CLOSED THROUGH REMAINDER OF THE WEEK The Lexington County Department of Public Safety and Emergency Management has moved into OPCON 3 level, which is a partial to full activation of the County’s Emergency Operation […]

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Attorney General Announces Price Gouging Statute in Effect

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson today announced that the price gouging statute is in effect upon notice that Governor Haley issued an executive order declaring state of emergency. “As we prepare for Hurricane Matthew to make landfall in South Carolina, it’s imperative that South Carolinians make necessary preparations and […]

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SCDOT begins preparation for Hurricane’s impact

SCDOT has begun preparation activities for pending impacts anticipated by Hurricane Matthew. Current forecasts predict that Hurricane Matthew will impact South Carolina later this week. SCDOT continues to closely monitor the forecast and adjust response plans as appropriate. SCDOT continues daily communication with other emergency service providers. Engineering District 1 (Kershaw, Lee, Lexington, Richland […]

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Lexington 2 Schools closed due to Hurricane Matthew threat

Following orders of Governor Haley, Lexington School District Two will be closed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (October 5 -7) due to the pending impact of Hurricane Matthew on the State of South Carolina. This includes all students and staff. All Lexington Two District meetings, after-school activities, including sports events and practices, have also been cancelled […]

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BCHS students attend USC Gentleman’s Choral Clinic

The young men pictured attended the first USC Gentlemen’s Guide to Singing Choral Clinic Saturday, Sept.24, at the University of South Carolina School of Music. These five young men joined voices with the USC Men’s Choir and other high school students from across the state. They were under the direction […]

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Dickerson Center’s Carol Yarborough is a voice for abused children

Carol Wyatt Yarborough has the ability to keep calm when things are getting out of hand. “I can keep my head straight in a crisis,” Yarborough said. She described the commotion surrounding a car accident when she was in college. “A child on a bicycle was hit by a car,” […]

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