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Dominion Energy volunteers renovate West Columbia clinic

About 20 volunteers from Dominion Energy gathered to work at the Good Samaritan Clinic, a nonprofit health care provider serving the West Columbia community. Volunteers painted interior walls, … more
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Meeting Street Artisan Market returns to West Columbia

The City of West Columbia has brought back the Meeting Street Artisan Market. The market will take place every Thursday evening in June, July and August from 4 to 8 p.m. except during the week of … more
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Crystal Bouknight named new town manager of South Congaree

Crystal Bouknight is the new town manager for South Congaree, leaving her previous role as city clerk for West Columbia. Her first day was Monday, June 9. Bouknight worked with the City of West … more
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1 dead after 2-vehicle accident on South Lake Drive on June 5

Trinity Dasani Jones, 22, of Columbia, has been identified by Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher as the individual who died in a two-vehicle accident on June 5. According to a press … more
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Mike Ward wins Irmo council seat following special election

Mike Ward has won a seat on the Irmo Town Council after earning 333 votes, or 57% of ballots cast on Tuesday, June 3, across both Lexington and Richland Counties; the Town of Irmo resides in parts of both. .... more
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Lexington's Best 2025 red carpet event welcomed a full house, honored winners in over 300 categories

Lexington County's best businesses, organizations, non-profits, individuals and more were honored at the June 5 red carpet event at the beautiful Heron Hill  Event Venue in Gilbert.  … more
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Chapin police department shares April 2025 report showing 150 calls for service

During a recent town council meeting, the Chapin Police Department gave its April 2025 report to council members, detailing a slight uptick in calls for service compared to March 2025 statistics...... more
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3rd Annual Resource Education Day informs Lexington County locals living with chronic illnesses, disabilities

Local Lexington area nonprofit, The UPLIFT Encouragement Group, which provides support networks for people living with chronic illnesses or disabilities, hosted its 3rd Annual Resource Education Day … more
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DPH encourages men to focus on health during Men’s Health Week

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public  Health  (DPH) is observing National  Men ’s  Health  Week (June 9-15). The agency is … more
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Mental Health Matters: Assertive Community Treatment

The history of psychiatric treatment is a grim one, filled with incidents of abuse and individuals held for years against their will. Before the advent of psychiatric hospitals, where there was a … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of June 12

FRIDAY, JUNE 13 Heroes Singer-Songwriter Showcase featuring Scotty Hasting (concert) The Icehouse Amphitheater (107 W. Main St.) and The Big Red Barn Retreat host a patriotic concert this Friday … more
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Lexington-Richland 5 receives additional $75K to fund after-school program

Lexington-Richland County School District Five recently received an additional $75,000 through the Stronger Connections Grant.  The Stronger Connections Grant’s purpose is to provide … more
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Lexington 1 Educational Foundation honors 2025 Administrator of the Year

Last month, the Lexington One Educational Foundation honored Albert Hamilton Robertson with the 2025 Joseph M. Bedenbaugh Administrator of the Year award during a board of trustees meeting.  … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: A soldier’s big secret

At first glance, there was nothing unusual about Private Lyons Wakeman. The service record in the National Archives reads the same as countless other Civil War soldiers. Age: 21 Height: 5 … more
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Town of Lexington finalizes 2025-26 budget

Lexington Town Council finalized its 2025-26 budget during the June 2 meeting. The full budget is available for the public to view online, but here are some highlights:  Revenues total … more
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Town of Lexington appoints penny tax commissioner

The Town of Lexington made its appointment to the Penny Sales Tax Commission during the June 2 meeting. Council unanimously appointed Edwin Gerace. Decision time for the penny tax likely would … more
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Old Mill parking construction underway

Locals will soon have more paved parking spaces to access the Old Mill from. Work began on Monday, June 2, to provide 73 paved parking spaces at the bottom of the Old Mill dam in Lexington. The … more
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Full-scale hurricane evacuation exercise set for June 4

COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety and the South Carolina Department of Transportation, along with partners from the South Carolina Emergency Management Division and … more
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Town of Irmo to host Women Veterans Recognition Day celebration

On Thursday, June 12, at noon, the Town of Irmo will be hosting a celebration to honor women veterans. This will take place on the front lawn of Irmo Town Hall, located at 7300 Woodrow St.  … more
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Lexington woman arrested on child sexual abuse material charges

Maria Grace Seipel, 21, of Lexington, was arrested on five charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor.  According to the press release, the Internet Crimes Against Children … more
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Chapin to host Off the Dock Block Party June 28

The Town of Chapin’s summer block party is back and will be held on June 28 from 7 to 10 p.m. on Clark Street.  There will be food trucks, drinks, vendors and live music. If you … more
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Lexington man arrested on child sexual abuse material charges

On May 27, 2025, Ryan Blake Hydrick, 27, of Lexington, was arrested on two charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor.  He was charged with one count of second-degree sexual … more
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Lexington County to host probate 101 class

Interested in learning what probate court is and what it entails? On Friday, June 13, beginning at 10 a.m., Lexington County will host a course.  This will take place at the Lexington … more
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West Columbia man indicted in child exploitation case involving children in Brazil

Stephen Todd Greene, 55, of West Columbia, has been indicted on 13 counts related to child sexual abuse.  The indictment includes conspiracy to produce child sexual abuse material, two … more
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Cayce Elementary student who won National Future Chef Competition proved great chef and friend

Cayce Elementary student DeZyah Dewitt won the hearts and stomachs of judges in the National Future Chef Challenge this past school year. The competition was put on by Sodexo, the food provider … more
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