South Congaree

Steven Jonas, 22-year veteran of the South Congaree Police Department, to be sworn in as new police chief

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 identifies man who died in South Congaree crash a day before Christmas

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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Man arrested for intent to distribute Fentanyl and meth after he was found passed out in a parking lot, say South Congaree Police

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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Tornado touches down in Lexington County, if Lexington County residents have substantial damage, please report it

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

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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JESUS IS HIS NAME – Drama Presentation begins Dec. 2 in South Congaree

South Congaree – The annual Christmas tradition, JESUS IS HIS NAME – Drama Presentation, has returned to the midlands of South Carolina for its seventh year and is available to the public free of charge.  Friends and families come to visit and invite others to experience this wonderful performance. 120 Cast Members.  Live Animals.  11 […]

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South Congaree will hold its Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4

The Town of South Congaree will hold its Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, hosted by Mayor Cindy Campbell, at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4. on Main Street. There will be live performance, carols, coffee, hot chocolate and local pastors, and Santa. Eagles for a Cause receiving donations for their Giving Box.

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Bull Bash is Friday and Saturday at the South Congaree Arena – Site of Tuesday’s Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Breakfast

South Congaree Mayor Cindy Campbell invited everyone to the Bull Bash in South Congaree this Friday and Saturday (March 25-26.) “We’ll have thousands of visitors for the Bull Bash,” Campbell said at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Breakfast, Tuesday. The Bull Bash is at the South Congaree Arena, 395 Oak St. It features […]

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