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Night Edition of West Columbia Meeting Street Artisan Market is part of Art on State, Friday – See Vendor Line-up

The Night Edition of the Meeting Street Artisan Market is BACK for WeCo’s 8th Annual Art on State! From handmade jewelry and unique home decor to one-of-a-kind art, come ready to discover your new favorite local brand. Check out the graphics below for the full vendor lineup! Friday, May 15, […]

Taylor Watford Foundation 5K Run/Walk for Hope is Saturday, May 16 – Cayce Avenues Race Course

The 5th Annual Taylor Watford Foundation 5K Run/Walk for Hope is Saturday, May 16. When: Saturday, May 16th at 9 am Where: Brookland Cayce HS ArenaWhy: Race to win a medal, $100 cash, and support local substance use prevention efforts!! How: strictlyrunning.com $28 adults $18 youth Link: taylorwatfordfoundation.org

West Columbia’s Art on State is Friday, Live Music, Live Murals, Party in the Street – Get The Details – Free Parking, too

Prepare for an unforgettable night filled with art, music, and local atmosphere at West Columbia’s 8th Annual Art on State! Join us on Friday, May 15, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM, along the 100-200 blocks of State Street for a celebration of creativity and community. Stroll the streets […]

Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Aggravated Assault in Lexington County Detention Center

David Earl Bender, a 43-year-old West Columbia man, was sentenced last month to twenty (20) years in prison following his conviction at trial on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in Lexington County, for Assault and Battery of a High and Aggravated Nature. Chief Administrative Judge Debra R. McCaslin presided over the […]

Town of South Congaree announces that Police Chief CJ Quinlan, is no longer employed by the Town

The Town of South Congaree announced Tuesday morning that Police Chief CJ Quinlan, is no longer employed by the Town. The Town of South Congaree officially swore in Carl J. “C.J.” Quinlan as its new Chief of Police during a ceremony held during the February 17, 2026, Town council meeting. “Personnel matters are handled in accordance with applicable laws, policies, […]

More than 100 pounds of litter removed from Riverland Park neighborhood in Cayce

Cayce city Councilman Byron Thomas posted a video of a litter pick-up effort conducted Saturday in the Riverland Park neighborhood of Cayce. City Councilwoman Tiffany Aull joined the clean-up crew. Click here to see the video Byron Thomas post about the clean-up is below: What a GOOD morning we had […]

State Street Trading Co. is closing its location in West Columbia – Moving Sale This Week

Lainie Lewis, owner of State Street Trading co. is closing her State Street Trading Co. location at 134 State Street and moving to a site in Columbia. The business has been in West Columbia for 8.5 years. Below is a post from Lainie announcing her move: Well as Andrea Bocelli […]

New pedestrian crosswalk installed at N. 12th St. and Monticello St. in West Columbia

A crosswalk and RRFB (Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon) signal has been installed at the intersection of N. 12th St. and Monticello St. The 21st Century Afterschool Program at the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center – BLEC, with support from the South Carolina Department of Public Health, created an educational video so that […]

Mike Driver Marks His 30-Year Anniversary with Mooneyhan’s Auto Service in West Columbia

Mike Driver just reached a professional milestone. In April, he marked 30 years with Mooneyhan’s Auto Service at 1224 B Avenue in West Columbia. “The Mooneyhan Family has been good to me,” said Mike, Mechanic/Shop Supervisor. “I have enjoyed every bit of my time here.” “Mike is an integral part […]

Pursuit ends in a crash on South Lake Drive in Lexington, early Monday morning

All inbound lanes of South Lake Drive (SC-6) at I-20, in Lexington were closed, around midnight Sunday due to a collision. Lexington County Police asked driver to seek an alternate route into the Town of Lexington, SC away from SC-6 until the road reopened. The crash happened at the end […]