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Soldier from Columbia dies while stationed in South Korea
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A soldier from Columbia died while stationed at Camp Humphreys in South Korea, according to a spokesperson for the 8th Army. Staff Sgt. Dorian Baker, 27, died following a single car crash in Pyeongtaek on June 29, officials said. A signal support systems specialist, Baker was...
Internet company previously barred from Columbia breaks five water mains, damages neighborhood
The North-Carolina based fiber-optic company Lumos has been working across the Midlands since last fall. New water main breaks are being reported but Columbia Water says the blame is partly theirs.
Parks and Recreation presents “Groovin’ in the Gardens” summer concert
Join City of Columbia Parks and Recreation for the “Groovin’ in the Gardens” Summer Concert Sunday, August 4, from 6 to 9 p.m., NOMA Community Gardens, 2417 River Drive. Admission is free. The evening will feature Dante Lewis and Friends with pre-show entertainment by Kurt Green. Bring...
A day to celebrate Columbia? ’803 day’ is planned with festivities around the city
Sick of hearing how the best part of Columbia is its proximity to other cities, one local is hoping to amplify local pride by dedicating an entire day of festivities to the SC capital city.
Back-to-school event to benefit South Carolina students in need
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Local organizations are preparing for their first back-to-school event of the year. First Choice by Select Health of South Carolina, along with other organizations like the Latino Community Development, will give away backpacks filled with school supplies free of cost. “This is a community that needs...
‘Unlivable:’ Lower Richland woman’s lawsuit says stormwater from Richland One early learning center causing massive headaches
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A Lower Richland woman is flooded with frustration over conditions at her home. In a new lawsuit, Johna Wilkes said stormwater from a controversial, now under-investigation Richland One construction project is causing massive headaches. “This all could’ve if they had done things the right way,” she...
Cayce City Council passes new ordinance allowing additional zoning options
The Cayce City Council approved an ordinance Wednesday evening that creates a new zoning designation: RS-4A, which provides developers with an additional zoning option to utilize. The designation is similar to RS-4 (residential single-family district), RS-4A will allow builders to construct higher-density housing and accessory dwellings like mother-in-law suites and...
Irmo Council honors Attorney Jake Moore
In an emotional ceremony Tuesday the Irmo Town Council adopted a proclamation honoring long-time Town Attorney Jake Moore, and announced that the Irmo Community Park will now officially be named the Moore Park. Moore, who was accompanied by a lot of family members including several grandchildren, was visibly moved by...
Lexington author publishes historically correct novel on Jewish-Germans who escape from Nazi Germany during World War II
Lexington, SC 07/18/2024 (Paul Kirby) – Lexington author Art James recently published a book based on a true story of how a Jewish-German couple went underground when they received their summons for deportation in 1942. They then escaped by using forged Luftwaffe papers to make their getaway from Hitler’s final solution on Christmas Day, 1943. The book has been met with critical acclaim.
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