South Congaree
Abraham the Camel has died. Abraham starred in the annual “Jesus is His Name” Christmas Show in South Congaree. Abraham was owned by Clifford Fisher. The two often appeared at local festivals, parades and school and community events. The camel died early Tuesday morning after going through surgery for an intestinal blockage, according to Facebook […]
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Town of South Congaree Police Chief, Steve Jonas, was involved in a two-car vehicle collision in the City of Columbia, Wednesday. Chief Jonas and occupants in the other vehicle were transported for medical evaluation and care at a local hospital. As a result of the collision and an investigation being conducted by the South Carolina […]
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Join the Town of South Congaree for its Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.It’s at 5 p.m. on Dec. 1, on Main Street in South Congaree. (Link to more info) The ceremony will include: live music; food trucks with delicious dishes, and you can join in on some festive caroling, And there will be a special […]
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At its regular monthly council meeting for the Town of South Congaree last Tuesday, the Mayor and Council voted unanimously to hire Steven Jonas, a 22-year veteran of the department as its next Police Chief. Chief Jonas began his working career by enlisting in the US Marine Corp at the age of 19. Following his […]
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Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher identified the individual who died in a two-car accident in the 1100 block of Main Street in the South Congaree area of Lexington County at approximately 1:03 a.m., Sunday. According to Fisher, Mr. Dwane Zedekiah Sturkie, 77, of Columbia was traveling eastbound on Main Street when a vehicle traveling westbound […]
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The South Congaree Police Department announced the arrest Phillip Pruitt, on Monday.He was arrested on charges of possession with intent to distribute Fentanyl and meth. According to the South Congaree Police Department, Pruitt was found passed out in a parking lot in South Congaree.
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Emergency Management officials have confirmed a tornado touched down near Old Orangeburg Rd. and Platt Springs Rd. in Lexington County, Wednesday. Officials also received reports of downed trees and powerlines and flooding across Lexington County. The Lexington County Emergency Management Office is working on preliminary damage assessment from Wednesday’s severe weather. At this time, no […]
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A Tornado Watch has been issued for Lexington County until 2 p.m. On Wednesday. Please monitor the US National Weather Service Columbia South Carolina for updates. Be prepared to take shelter if a Severe Thunderstorm or Tornado Warning is issued for your location. Go inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. Also: A […]
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