West Columbia- Lexington County – Cayce news Sunday, April 18, 2021
A woman was rescued from the Congaree River near the Blossom Street Bridge, Friday afternoon. She transported to a local hospital. The rescue was a combined effort between the Cayce Department of Public Safety, the City of Columbia Police and Fire Departments and the City of West Columbia Police and […]
A large crowd turned out for the ribbon-cutting at Gentleman’s Quarters barbers, Thursday. Gentleman’s Quarters opened at 117 State Street, West Columbia. It’s in the Brookland development, close to the corner of State and Meeting streets. The ribbon-cutting was sponsored by The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce. Dominic Peterson […]
Cayce’s Spring Plant Exchange is Saturday. Bring your plants to Cayce City Hall at 1800 12th St. Plant drop-off is from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. There will be a Master gardener on hand to answer questions.Bring seeds, bulbs, house plants, shrubs or any plant that can be repotted.Questions: Contact […]
The City of West Columbia has been road striping this week. A lane-shift project is also underway on State Street to affect parking on the west side of State Street, from Meeting Street to Spring Street. Email Tara Greenwood at tgreenwood@westcolumbiasc.gov with questions.
On March 30,, the West Columbia Police Department asked the community for assistance in identifying an individual who was caught on camera dumping tires on private property in the City of West Columbia. Due to a tip from the community, the West Columbia Police Department made an arrest in the […]
It’s a lesson in the cycle of life. Kindergarten Teacher Brittney DeRosa is incubating eggs and her students are seeing then chicks hatch in real time. “They are amazed,” DeRosa said.The expectant eggs were procured by Kindergarten Teacher Amy Brant from Chuck Underhill of West Columbia’s House of Raeford. The […]
Lexington Police Department officers assisted state law enforcement agencies with a collision that occurred outside of the Town of Lexington, Thursday, on North Lake Drive (SC-6) at Pilgrim Church Road.An outbound lane was closed. No injuries were reported in the collision.
April is National Volunteer Month. The purpose is to celebrate the work that volunteers do year round. There are many in West Columbia who give freely of their time to make their home a better place. In the middle of National Volunteer Month, the City of West Columbia, with the […]
The City of West Columbia, with the West Columbia Beautification Foundation, the Cayce-West Columbia Jaycees, Keep the Midlands Beautiful, and PalmettoPride, is hosting a city-wide litter pick-up day this Saturday, April 17, 2021, from 9 AM – 12 PM. Mayor Tem Miles said, “I encourage everyone to come out and […]
Registration is open in Lexington School District Two for the 2021-2022 school year for new and returning students. The district plans to begin the school year with face-to-face instruction five days a week on school campuses. Lexington Two families will complete registration online again this year. Families of new students […]
The work on the East Bay Deli location coming to Parkland Plaza in Cayce is progressing. The new dining option will occupy the former Gamecock Traditions space. The East Bay Deli will have outdoor seating according to a notice from a Colliers International Parkland Plaza property manager published in early […]
Airport High School’s Student Council has been honored with a top national award. The council has been recognized as a 2021 National Gold Council of Excellence by the National Student Council. It’s the fifth consecutive year Airport High’s Student Council has received the award, which is given annually to schools […]
Robert Rome Green, 48, received a sentence of 70 years in prison following a jury trial conviction for Attempted Murder and Arson – First Degree in Lexington County last week. It marked the first jury trial of the year following the court ordered closure of proceedings due to the Covid-19 […]
House of Raeford is hiring approximately 100 positions for both day and night shift.Most positions available are production, but there are about 4 positions in Quality Control and for experienced/certified mechanical maintenance technicians. There are several sanitation positions that are responsible for cleaning the plant in between shifts. All employees […]
Dr. Nicholas Wade dropped into the Lexington Two School District when he was chosen as the Superintendent-Elect in the summer of 2020. He came from Elmwood Park, Ill; making his debut as the world dealt with COVID-19. Since moving South, Wade said he has found many similarities to the district […]
Units from the West Columbia Police Department, the West Columbia Fire Department and EMS were on the scene of a collision at Seminole Drive and Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia Sunday evening. The crash occurred around 6:30 p.m. Westbound traffic was diverted while the site was cleared. Lanes were eventually […]
There was a three-vehicle collision in Lexington Saturday at the intersection at Sunset Boulevard and Hope Ferry Road. The Lexington Police Department reported the accident before 1 p.m. All inbound lanes into Lexington were shut down as emergency personnel assessed the situation. Police asked motorists to use alternative routes until […]
Lexington County Fire Service units responded to an early Saturday morning commercial structure fire in the 5000 block of Sunset Boulevard. Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy smoke and flames coming from a saw mill at the location. Hand line and aerial water attack operations were used to bring the fire […]
Lexington County deputies have arrested a man accused of contracting to do construction work he is not licensed to perform. James Brandon Jordan, 29, is charged with obtaining goods under false pretenses for signing a contract and accepting more than $30,000 to work on a Chapin home last October, according […]
It’s a beautiful spring in West Columbia and that means an increase in outdoor dining options. “We want to see more people come out,” said Greg Williamson, a manager at Black Rooster in the northwest corner of the Brookland development. “We’re looking for a great year.” To attract more diners, Williamson said Black […]
Jakes on Meeting is now open at 920 Meeting Street in West Columbia. It’s in the old bait and tackle building. Jakes will have its Grand Opening with food and a big celebration on April 17, according to Jake, the owner. She invites everyone to come see the remodeled building […]
Gray Collegiate Academy in West Columbia is getting a new weight room. The new facility is being constructed at the school’s campus off of Leaphart Road. The new weight room includes weights and racks from William’s Strength of West Columbia. The flooring is being done by BSN. The contractor is […]
There were no new COVID-related deaths in South Carolina, Tuesday, according to the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control. There were 358 new confirmed cases of COVID reported in the data released Tuesday. Around 2 million in South Carolina have received a COVID vaccine. Lexington Medical Center has provided […]
Firefighters from Lexington County Fire Services, Columbia Metropolitan Airport, Batesburg-Leesville and Irmo were dispatched to the 300 block of Broad Street – to Derrick’s Service Center – in reference to a commercial structure fire. Upon arrival several vehicles and a gas tanker were on fire. Firefighters immediately began extinguishing the […]
Feature photo from City of West Columbia Art on State event. At its 6 p.m. meeting Tuesday, West Columbia City Council will consider a motion that will allow for the Art on State event to be held from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. on May 7. In the past, Art […]
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who was killed in a single-vehicle accident that occurred at approximately 2:45 a.m. Monday, at the intersection of Pine Grove Road and Fairview Road. According to Fisher, Mr. Allen Maurice Johnson, 53, of Leesville was transportedfrom the scene and pronounced dead […]
Lexington County Fire Services and EMS units responded to a house fire in the 200 block of Tannery Drive just before 3 p.m. Monday. Upon arrival, heavy smoke and flames could be seen coming the roof of the single-family home. Firefighters immediately went to work making sure there was no […]
Cynthia Estrada-Lopez, age 28, has been sentenced to 38 years in prison for killing her four year old daughter, Lilly Lopez. Chief Administrative Judge Walton J. McLeod, IV imposed the sentence following Lopez’s guilty plea to Homicide by Child Abuse on Thursday in Lexington County. Under South Carolina law, Lopez […]
Tyler Lee Childers, age 23 of Harleyville, and John Otis Carn III, age 24 of Saint George, were arrested after officers found them stealing catalytic converters from vehicles overnight at a car dealership, according to Lexington Police Chief Chief Terrence Green. At approximately 11:40 p.m., officers responded to JT’s Chrysler […]
Lexington County residents who have experienced financial difficulty in paying rent, mortgage and utilities as a result of COVID-19 will soon be able to seek financial relief through the County of Lexington’s LexCo CARES plan. Community Development Block Grant – CV funds, made available through the U.S. Department of Housing […]
Affordable Medical Equipment has moved to its newly constructed location at 1812 Sunset Blvdd in West Columbia. The business was located a few doors down from where it is now. Affordable Medical Equipment offers a verity of specialized products and services. It has mobility products, physical therapy, kitchen aids, bed […]
Notice anything new on Sunset Boulevard at Botanical Parkway? There a new sign for the Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden. It’s at the road that leads to the West Columbia entrance to the zoo and botanical gardens. The sign labels it the West Campus. It also advertises Waterfall Junction, the […]
Construction has begun on the site of the new supermarket and restaurant that are coming to a lot between Jarvis Klapman Boulevard and US 1 in West Columbia. The site is across from the former BC Grammar No. 1 elementary school.There is a sign on the property showing the rendering […]
All lanes of I – 26 westbound in Calhoun County, coming to Lexington County, were blocked Friday afternoon due to a fatal collision. According to the SC Highway Patrol, I-26 westbound near the 134 mile marker were blocked and could remain blocked for several hours. The SCHP offered a detour […]
Just in time for Easter weekend. The West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater, 109 Alexander Road, West Columbia, is now open after being temporarily closed due to flooding.
Dawn Kujawa, Lexington Two Communications – Airport High School track standout Jayla Jamison, a two-time SC Gatorade Player of the Year and three-time SC Athlete of the Year, declared her intent to continue her sport at the collegiate level with the University of South Carolina. Jamison — the most decorated athlete […]
A traffic stop on Interstate 20 in Lexington County has resulted in the seizure of more than 200 grams of meth. Anthony Frank Lavenia, 46, is charged with trafficking meth, according to an arrest warrant reported by the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. “A deputy pulled a car over for a […]
Teen missing in Richland County. Kaleel McCain, age 16, was last seen leaving his home on Sterling Cross Drive, Wednesday afternoon (March 31.) His home is off Summit Parkway in Northeast Richland County. McCain is approximately 5’6” tall, and weighs 180 lbs. He has black hair and brown eyes. He […]
The 5th Annual West Columbia Beautification Foundation Taste on the River has been scheduled for June 8. It’s at Stone River and features the best restaurants from West Columbia and the surrounding area. Talented chefs come together for a fun evening to showcase their cuisine to help beautify West Columbia. […]
The impact of COVID on the West Columbia community has been substantial, but the virus is in decline, and there is hope. The good news regarding COVID at the end of March 2021 is that more than 23,000 vaccinations are being administered each day in South Carolina, according to Nick […]
Dawn Kujawa, Lexington Two Communications– Lexington Two had a strong finish to its archery season, with both individual and team recognitions at the National Archery in Schools Program (NASP) Virtual State Championship. Elizabeth Pittman, an eighth-grader at Busbee Creative Arts Academy, finished third in the State Championship. She came in […]
The Lexington Police Department reported a collision on South Lake Drive (SC-6) near Railroad Avenue. The crash was reported about 4:30 p.m. and involved a school bus and it had traffic congested.There are no injuries in this collision.
The West Columbia Police Department is asking for assistance in identifying a suspect in an illegal dumping case. Click link below for video https://www.facebook.com/westcolumbiapd/videos/1509173852747701 Between December 2020 and March 2021, an unknown suspect has discarded multiple used tires at a private address off of Airport Blvd in the city limits […]
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is looking for Rex Corder. He’s wanted on three arrest warrants. He’s also a person of interest in the theft of an RV (pictured below) from a Gilbert home, according to Lexington County detectives. Call Crimestoppers to share anonymous info on where Corder might be. […]
Last week, Lauren Michelle Dangerfield, 33 from Lexington, was sentenced to 12 years in the South Carolina Department of Corrections following a guilty plea to Felony DUI, Involving Death. Dangerfield entered her guilty plea by videoconference using the Court’s Virtual Courtroom platform on Dec. 7. The sentencing hearing was delayed […]
City of West Columbia Accommodations Tax Applications are available – for 2021-2022. From City of West Columbia – Accommodation Taxes are collected by lodging facilities (i.e., hotels, motels, etc.) from individuals who spend one or more nights in their facilities (also known as the “heads on beds” tax). These tourism-related […]
Dawn Kujawa, Lexington Two Communications – Airport High School is known for its giving spirit. Over the weekend Student Council and Beta Club members are continuing this tradition. On Saturday morning, Airport students participated in the 4th Annual Hudson’s Heroes Tackle Hunger event. Participating area schools pack food boxes, which […]
From Sgt. Cameron Mortenson – Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green is asking the public for information on the whereabouts of Dennis Brown, age 49 of Lexington, who is wanted by the Lexington Police Department for exposing himself to a woman last week in the Lexington Place parking lot. On Monday […]
The City of Cayce is currently accepting applications for grant funding from the Hospitality Tax Fund. Nonprofit organizations planning events open to the public that will bring tourism to the City of Cayce are invited to apply. Funding is available for events and projects planned in FY 2021-2022. The Hospitality Tax grant […]
A Gaston man accused of shooting a man to death at a party last year is in custody after almost nine months on the run. Keyshaun Alfred Muller, 20, is charged with murder, assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, […]
Brookland-Cayce High School held its Miss Bearcat Pageant Saturday evening. (Tami Merrill Waters photos) Cheyanne Chambers was crowned Miss Bearcat and Alexis Spainhour was runner-up. Others winning titles in the pageant are listed below: Miss Senior- Emma RishMiss Junior – Kayden GilesMiss Sophomore – Gracie WalkerMiss Freshman – Aubrey WatersMiss […]
The West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater, 109 Alexander Road, and 100 Riverside Drive, West Columbia, is temporarily closed due to flooding. Flood Statement National Weather Service Columbia SC 537 AM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021 …The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina… Congaree River At […]
A three-vehicle collision on Augusta Road (US-1) at Cedar Road, in Lexington, closed the road for a while Saturday, according to the Lexington Police Department. The cars were removed from the road and all lanes have reopened about 1:30 Saturday afternoon. The cause of the collision was from a driver […]
Deputies have arrested a Lexington man accused of intentionally setting fire to two abandoned buildings Tuesday morning. Corey Wayne Roscow, 28, is charged with two counts of third-degree arson, according to arrest warrants. “Detectives who reviewed security video determined Roscow started a fire at an abandoned building in the 500 […]
Tickets for the Gervais Street Bridge Dinner go on sale at noon, April 1. The event is May 2. The City of Columbia voted on March 16, to allow alcohol for the Bridge Dinner. The City of West Columbia also voted to allow alcohol sales. The SCDOT permits closing of […]
From Dawn Kujawa – Lexington Two Communications – Forty-one Lexington Two students are being honored as 2020-21 Myrdis Walker Scholars. The district program, established in 1990, recognizes African-American students in eighth through 12th grades who have demonstrated academic excellence. It is named for Myrdis Walker, who taught for many years […]
The West Columbia Police Department collected non-perishable foods for their annual Spring Break Food Drive last Saturday. The WCPD will also be collecting food on Saturday, March 27, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., at KJ’s Market (the former Bi-Lo), 2349 Augusta Road, West Columbia. Items Requested Are: Peanut Butter Jelly Spaghetti-O’s/Ravioli Microwave […]
Units from the West Columbia Police Department, The West Columbia Fire Department and Lexington County EMS were on the scene of a crash Thursday around 4:30 p.m. It was at the corner of Sunset Boulevard and Hummingbird Drive, near Family Dollar and Jiffy Lube. Traffic was being blocked while emergency […]
It’s springtime in West Columbia and there are a lot of people looking forward to the warmer weather. “We have lots of produce in the ground now, and soon it will be here at the artisan market for sale,” said Rance Samuel. He was at the Meeting Street Artisan Market […]
The ribbon was cut on Mota Crosslinking Business Academy, Wednesday. It’s at 633 12th Street West Columbia. The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce sponsored the ribbon-cutting. (Owner Vanessa Mota in feature photo) Mota Crosslinking Business Academy will hold its Grand Opening from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday. “We […]
Lexington County deputies have arrested two 17-year-old males in connection with a fatal shooting in a car traveling on Interstate Highway 20 Tuesday night. “Based on forensic evidence and the information we gathered from witness statements, the teens we arrested had some sort of disagreement with Torrian Oree as they […]
Lexington County Council named Lynn Sturkie as the County of Lexington’s new administrator during Tuesday night’s council meeting. Sturkie, 55, a lifelong resident of Lexington County, was deemed as the top choice out of 41 candidates generated during a nationwide search because of his experience within leadership roles and his […]
Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who was found deceased Tuesday, near exit 51 along Interstate 20 eastbound. Click here for initial report According to Fisher, Mr. Torrian Bryant Oree, 21, of Edgefield was discovered just east of exit 51 shortly after 7 p.m. Mr. Oree had sustained multiple […]
From the 11th Circuit Solicitor’s Office – Michael Jason Harwell, age 40, pled guilty Tuesday in Lexington County General Sessions Court to Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl, Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, and Possession of Heroin, all second offenses. Circuit Court Judge Debra R. McCaslin sentenced Harwell to 25 […]
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, late Tuesday night, it was in the early stages of a death investigation along I-20 east between exits 51 and 55. I-20 East was closed in that area. State troopers set up a detour. The interstate was later reopened. It was closed after a man’s […]
From the 11th Circuit Solicitor’s Office – Lexington County resumed holding in-person court this week with social distancing protocols in place. Kyle Allen Brown, 27 years old, pled guilty this morning to one count of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor – Third Degree. The charge carries a sentence of […]
Joshua Spry was crowned Airport High School’s Mr. Eagle, Saturday. Fourteen students participated in the competition, which raises money for Airport’s Annual Charity Drive for Camp Kemo. More than $2,000 was raised at this year’s event to send children with cancer or blood disorders to summer camp. Among this year’s […]
Mike Dawson, CEO of the River Alliance, was the guest speaker at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Breakfast, Tuesday. The breakfast was held at Stone River. Dawson chronicled the development of the Lower Saluda, the Congaree and the Broad rivers that converge just above Riverwalk Park in West […]
The is now a George Funeral Home and Cremation Center sign in front of the former Thompson Funeral Home location at 200 State Street in West Columbia The sign reads Coming Soon – George Historic West Columbia Chapel – Funeral Home and Cremation Center – Family owned and operated. At […]
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a vehicle collision that occurred in the 2000 block of Old Dunbar Road in West Columbia at approximately 7:40 a.m. Monday. According to Fisher, Ms. Kayla Marie Troutman, 32, of Lexington was pronounced dead at the scene due […]
All lanes have reopened on North Church Street in Lexington, around 6 p.m. Monday. The lanes were opened in the aftermath of a collision that resulted in their closing. The collision was caused by a driver failing to yield the right of way when crossing over from Butler Street, according […]
A couple hundred Lexington School District Two employees were scheduled to get their first COVID vaccine shots Monday. About 230 Lexington Two employees signed up for the vaccination clinic at the Lexington Two Innovation Center in Cayce. By 11:30 a.m., 160 had been vaccinated. The vaccination session was scheduled to […]
COVID-19 has affected the school year at Airport High School, but it isn’t stopping the school’s most-enduring annual fundraisers. In its 27th year, Airport’s Camp Kemo fundraiser presents a week of activities both at the school and in the community to raise money to send kids with cancer or blood […]
The date to file individual incomes tax forms of the year 2020 has been extended. The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) is following the deadline change announced Wednesday by the IRS. The normal April 15 deadline has been changed to May 17. The recent IRS deadline change only applies […]
Columbia Police Traffic Safety Unit investigators believe the Dodge Charger (pictured) (a 2011-14 version) w/dark tinted windows, rear spoiler & blue LED or HID headlights hit a male pedestrian overnight Saturday at the 700 block of Harden Street, Columbia. The person who was hit is in serious condition at a […]
Lexington County Fire Service units responded to a house fire just before 3 a.m. Friday in the 900 block of North Edisto Road. Upon arrival, smoke and flames could be seen coming from the windows of the home. Firefighters had the fire under control and extinguished it quickly before the […]
West Oaks Village is opening soon in West Columbia. It’s a tiny home community that will welcome its first residents in April. There will be eight homes on the site. Another tiny home community is planned near Lake Murray. Tiny homes are as small as 400-square-feet, with one or two […]
Gray Collegiate Academy boys soccer coach Kevin Heise reached the 500-win mark Tuesday, as the War Eagles claimed a 5-2 Region 3-2A victory at Columbia High School. The win improved GCA to 3-2-0 overall and 3-0 in conference action. Heise, now in his 30th season as a Varsity Boys Soccer Head Coach, […]
Mayor Robert Wells has resigned from his position as mayor of Pine Ridge.According to Pine Ridge Mayor Pro-tem Daniel Davis, Wells informed twon officials Tuesday of his resignation. Davis said in a statement: “As many know, Mr. Wells was diagnosed earlier this year with COVID-19, which resulted in a temporary […]
The City of West Columbia is the place to spend a Saturday shopping, dining, and enjoying the many entertainment options in the River District. The Meeting Street Artisan Market is open every Saturday, from 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM, at the Interactive Art Park, 425 Meeting Street, West Columbia. The […]
Forecasters with the National Weather Service predict severe weather for South Carolina beginning late Thursday morning and lasting into Thursday evening. Damaging winds, hail and tornadoes are possible throughout the entire state Thursday. Your first priority should be to protect yourself from a potential tornado if a warning is issued […]
A West Columbia man accused of drug trafficking charges is also accused of neglecting a child after Lexington County narcotics agents stopped him during a drug investigation. Curley Brooks, 44, is charged with trafficking cocaine, trafficking crack, and unlawful neglect of a child, according to arrest warrants. “Agents from the […]
Dawn Kujawa-Lexington Two Schools – All Lexington Two students will have a remote learning day on Thursday, March 18, in an abundance of caution due to forecasts of potentially severe weather. School buildings will be closed. There will be no athletics, clubs, activities, and/or events held on school grounds. After-school […]
The Courage Center in Lexington has launched Courage Over Stigma, an opioid and substance use disorder and stigma reducing campaign targeting six Lexington County drug overdose “hotspots.” (Feature Photo LCSD Deputy Robby Lint speaks about overdoses in Lexington County and ways to prevent them.) The Courage Center is a 501(c)3 […]
The number of people dying from COVID-related issues in South Carolina is dropping. South Carolina is currently in Phase 1B of the COVID vaccination process. As of Monday, 1.63 million have received at least one dose of a vaccine in South Carolina and 589,000 have been fully vaccinated, according to […]
St. Patrick’s Day, officially, is Wednesday and West Columbia is the place to celebrate. The green was abundant and the Irish music poured from Savage Craft Ale Works as a part of their celebration Saturday. Hot Mess Food Truck will be at WECO Bottle & Biergarten at 626 Meeting St. on […]
Dawn Kujawa, Lexington Two Release – Airport was recognized as a Gold Council of Excellence for the fifth consecutive year. In addition, sophomore Liz Schaffer was elected 2021-2022 SCASC President. Airport will be host to the organization’s state convention in March 2022. “I’ve been part of SCASC for several years, […]
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Adam Raymond Jensen, 42, of Columbia (and Lexington County) on 10 charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Office made the arrest. Investigators with the S.C. […]
The Cayce Department of Public Safety issued a statement Tuesday morning, asking for help to find one-year boy named “Khazi.” The child was found safe according to a Cayce DPS post before 5 a.m. Tuesday. The searched for the child was focused in the area of Cayce Cove Apartments, at […]
Reese Yarborough was crowned Airport High School’s 2021 Miss Aquila, Saturday. There were also winners in each class and individual title winners. The list of winners is below. Miss Senior – Pete Davis 1st Runner-up – Kaylin Liscusky Miss Junior – Nina Shealy 1st Runner-up – Gracie Spires Miss Sophomore […]
The Congaree River may be a little too chilly for a tube float, but you can still get out on the water. Congaree National Park is South Carolina’s only National Park. And Carolina Outdoor is offering Congaree National Park canoe trip packages until April 30. “We’re booking a lot of […]
Lexington County Council is a step closer to naming the new administrator for the county, after they narrowed down the list of applicants to a final three during the last council meeting. (Wikimapia photo) In accordance with state law, which requires the disclosure of these finalists, the council announced that […]
The Richland County Coroner’s Office has released the name of the West Columbia woman who was shot and killed at the intersection of McCaw Street and Malcolm Drive in Columbia. Ashli G. Haigler, 28, of West Columbia, was killed in the shooting, said Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford.The shooting occurred […]
A period of warm weather in mid-March is producing colorful blooms in our neighborhoods. It’s not yet St. Patrick’s Day, but the colors of yellow, white, pink, and fuschia are popping out all over. The high temperature is predicted to be 54 degrees, with rain, Tuesday. But highs will be […]
Reese Yarborough was crowned 2021 Miss Aquila Saturday night. Miss Aquila represents Airport High School. The pageant was held at the Airport High School Auditorium. The pageant was rescheduled from Feb. 6.
The Brookland-Cayce High School Girls Soccer Team won The 2021 Artemis-International Cavalier Kickoff tournament Blue Division.BC went 4-0 in a tournament. The Bearcats defeated The Kings Academy twice and notched wins over Pelion and Richland Northeast to win the tournament.
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who was killed in a vehicle collision that occurred on Thursday shortly before 10 a.m. The incident occurred at the intersection of Bethany Church Road and Boiling Springs Road. According to Fisher, Mr. Phillip Auston Jones, 26, of West Columbia was […]
There will be several road closures in downtown Lexington on Saturday, March 13, for the Shamrock Parade, according to Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green. The parade begins at 2 p.m. on Main Street, in the Town of Lexington. The road closures and detours will begin at 12:30 p.m. with the […]
From Dawn Kujawa – Lexington Two Communications – Let the countdown begin for Lexington Two’s Class of 2021. The start of in-person graduation ceremonies at the district’s two high schools is fewer than 100 days away. Airport High School’s graduation is set for 8 a.m. Thursday, June 17, at Eagle […]
This article is featured in the February-March issue of the West Columbia Newsletter: Click here to see Gira Patel is the president and CEO of Gira Steel, housed in a 269,000 square-foot facility on Williams Street in West Columbia. The company was established in 1997 to serve local contractors with […]
Lexington County deputies have arrested a man accused in two cases of sexual contact with a minor. Donald Sadler, 47, is charged with one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor and one count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor, according to arrest warrants. “We were called […]
From Dawn Kujawa-Lexington Two Communications Director – Several Brookland-Cayce High School wrestlers finished the 2020-21 season with region and state recognitions. At the SCHSL’s recent State Wrestling Championship, two Brookland-Cayce wrestlers became 3A State Champions: Deonte Strader in the 220 weight class and Jonah Del Priore in the 170 weight […]
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center honored Midlands businesses and professionals at its virtual Chamber Awards on Wednesday. “The Chamber is proud to honor outstanding businesses and individuals who have made contributions to our community,” said Angelle LaBorde, Chamber President & CEO. “We believe a part of our mission is to provide […]
Lexington County deputies arrested a Columbia man Tuesday hours after receiving a link to a video that allegedly shows him engaged in a sex act with his dog. Kevin Christopher Billups, 34, is charged with eight counts of buggery and eight counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor, according […]
The Gervais Street Bridge Dinner is scheduled for Sunday, May 2. West Columbia City Council approved a request related to the Gervais Street Bridge Dinner at its March 2, meeting. The City of Columbia will consider approval at its council meeting on Tuesday (March 16.) The May 2, event would be […]
Select members of the media were allowed to view the Clemson football team last Friday, while the Tigers conducted drills. There was a scrimmage – not a full scrimmage, but a situational scrimmage – Saturday. At the scrimmage, Quarterback Hunter Helms who played at West Columbia’s Gray Collegiate Academy, accounted […]
Lexington County deputies arrested two people last month after responding to a call about someone sleeping in a truck stop parking lot. Patrick Keith Gladden, 47, and Serena Ann McBee, 35, are charged with trafficking meth and altering pseudoephedrine, according to arrest warrants. “We received a call to check on someone […]
The Blossom Buffet restaurant is coming to the new building on the old Quincey’s site in West Columbia. There is a Salsarita’s Mexican restaurant, a Starbucks and a Hampton Inn nearby. It’s where Sunset and I-26 meet. The property is being prepared for a Chinese cuisine food buffet at 2515 […]
Lexington School District Two has named Travis Crocker as the new Chief Financial Officer for the district. Crocker’s appointment was approved during a special session of the Board of Trustees on March 4. Crocker, the district’s current Director of Finance, succeeds Marty Rawls, who took a job in the same […]
A man has died while incarcerated in the Lexington County Detention Center.The inmate has been identified as 36-year-old Leon Russell Black, according to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher. “Lexington County deputies arrested Mr. Black Feb. 19 on a state probation violation,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said. “He was transported […]
Units from the West Columbia Fire Department along with City of Cayce Public Safety, Lexington County Fire Services, the Irmo Fire District and Columbia Fire Department were dispatched to 1035 Comanchee Trail for a reported structure fire at approximately 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Upon arrival, West Columbia Fire Department firefighters found […]
TownePlace Suites by Marriott is now open at 2915 Sunset Blvd. in West Columbia. The 111-room hotel is across from Lexington Medical Center.TownePlace Suites by Marriott is owned by Lexington 26 Hotel Associates LLC and the property is managed by Solara Hospitality of Columbia. “We are excited to introduce the […]
A 911 call about a suspicious vehicle Feb. 28 led Lexington County deputies to a Saint Andrews Road business where a man is accused of stealing catalytic converters. Rudolph Edward Myers, 50, is charged with two counts of breaking into a motor vehicle, tampering with a vehicle and possession of […]
Effective immediately, the Lexington Town Council has voted to suspend the ordinance that requires individuals to wear face coverings in retail establishments {grocery stores, pharmacies, big box stores, etc.} within Town limits. Suspension of the face mask ordinance was announced on Friday. Also on Friday, SC Gov. Henry McMaster announced […]
Brookland-Cayce wrestler Deonta Strader has won the 3A State Title in the 220 lbs class. Deonta won the title at the SC High School League wrestling tournament at Dreher High School, Saturday. Jonah Del Priore won the 3A State Title in the 170 lbs class.BC’s Terry Hildebrand II finished 4th […]
Brookland-Cayce wrestler Jonah Del Priore has won the State Title in the 170 lbs class. Jonah won the title at the SC High School League wrestling tournament at Dreher High School, Saturday. Brookland-Cayce wrestler Deonta Strader has won the 3A State Title in the 220 lbs class. BC’s Terry Hildebrand […]
Lexington County deputies have arrested three people, while three others are wanted in connection to a scheme featuring stolen and forged checks, and fraudulent bank accounts. “Our investigation into the scheme started during a Jan. 26 traffic stop on a stolen vehicle,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said. “The deputy […]
Lexington County Fire Services units responded to an early morning house fire off Lake Murray Friday, which displaced three people. Firefighters were dispatched to the fire in the 2100 block of Shull Avenue just after 3 a.m. Upon arrival, heavy flames could be seen coming from the home. Water shuttle, […]
By Terry Ward – WestMetroNews – I’ve searched for a way to deal with the loss of my good friend, Bill Mooneyhan who passed away last Saturday. His funeral is at 2 p.m. Friday at Providence Presbyterian Church, Hummingbird Drive, West Columbia. The death of Bill is not only my […]
A fundraiser is being held to support the infant child of West Columbia Police Sgt. Trip Holland and his family. The baby needs an operation. The fundraiser is Saturday, March 6, and Sunday March 7, at Calloway’s Sports Bar & Grill. Dinners are $10 each and you can pre-order. Calloway’s […]
Elizabeth Pittman was recognized by the West Columbia City Council Tuesday. Pittman, an eighth-grade student at Busbee Creative Arts Academy in Cayce, is ranked third in the nation among middle school girls in archery.She has won medals and many of the competitions throughout the year. Elizabeth is one of the […]
Lexington County deputies arrested a man Tuesday after he was found with more than 80 catalytic converters. Curtis Sebastian Crummie, 41, is charged with 85 counts of felony property crimes in connection with the catalytic converters and a stolen truck and trailer he was using, according to arrest warrants. “We […]
With the establishment of so many new, high-profile businesses, West Columbia is drawing a lot of attention. “We’re the hotspot now,” said Jim Oaken, who has owned State Street Pub for 18 years. “West Columbia is the place to be.” Oaken said he has seen his volume of clientele increase […]
The West Columbia City Council approved a resolution at its meeting Tuesday in honor of Dr. Charles Jackson, who has been pastor of Brookland Baptist Church For 50 years. “You can’t put into words all that Dr. Jackson has done,” said Mayor Tem Miles. Councilman Mickey Pringle said Jackson has […]
During it Tuesday, meeting, the City of West Columbia City Council extended the emergency ordinance requiring face coverings in certain establishments in the city. The ordinance expires on the 61st day, May 1, 2021. A summary of the ordinance is below. Businesses, where masks are required, must place a “Notice” (poster, placard, […]
William “Bill” MooneyhanFebruary 4, 1959 – February 27, 2021West Columbia, South Carolina – Bill Mooneyhan, 62, loving and devoted husband of Laura H. Mooneyhan, of McSwain Drive West Columbia, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021, unexpectedly at his home. Bill was born in Columbia, February 4, 1959, a son of […]
A collision on Sunset Blvd. and US-378 near Old Cherokee Road in Lexington affected had inbound lanes, Tuesday. The Lexington Police Department reported the crash around 1 p.m. Police asked drivers to be alert for emergency personnel who were on scene. Police also asked drivers to consider an alternate route […]
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the motorist who died just after merging onto I-77 northbound from I-26 at approximately 11 a.m., Sunday. According to Fisher, Mrs. Vernetta Tillman, 73, of Columbia was pronounced dead at the scene. Mrs. Tillman, who was wearing a seat belt, left the roadway […]
Two men who have been arrested by Lexington Police for stealing a catalytic converter from a vehicle, Police Chief Terrence Green announced Monday. They were arrested after they fled from a business. On Sunday morning, officers were dispatched to a business at the 200 block of Swartz Road as the […]
Bill Mooneyhan’s funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday (outside) at Providence Presbyterian Church, 112 Hummingbird Dr., West Columbia. That’s just off of Sunset Boulevard. Yesterday it was announced Bill’s burial service would be Friday, March 5th at Celestial Memorial Gardens on Delree St. In West Columbia. The addition […]
One person was killed around 11 a.m., Sunday in a crash on I-77, at the 1 Mile Marker in Lexington County. Master Trooper David Jones of the S.C. Highway Patrol reported the fatality. A 2013 Toyota Avalon was traveling north when the car left the interstate, veering left. The car […]
Bill Mooneyhan. Sr., who owned and operated Mooneyhan’s Auto Service in West Columbia passed away Saturday evening (Feb. 27.) (Bill Mooneyhan in feature photo on the right with friend Steve Cohen.) Bill Mooneyhan Jr. Posted the following on Facebook: Last night I held my dads hand and told him goodbye. […]
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individuals who died due to being struck by a motor vehicle. The incident occurred on Interstate 26 westbound near exit 119 shortly before 4 a.m., Saturday. According to Fisher, Mr. Frank James Bates, 64, and Ms. Bobbie Jenkins, 70, both of Columbia, […]
Temperatures were in the 70s and children were outside throwing baseballs and swinging bats, Saturday morning. Cayce-West Columbia Dixie Youth Baseball held opening ceremonies Saturday (Feb. 27) at Wilson Howard Park, behind Northside Middle School. The league includes Ozone, Coach Pitch, T-Ball, and Rookies. West Columbia City Councilman Mickey Pringle […]
West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles raised more than $700 in personal contributions for the United Way Campaign. For his effort he got a pie to the face. “I love pie, but I love the United Way more,” Miles said after Kelli Ricard, West Columbia special events manager, pressed the pie […]
The Congaree River at Riverwalk in West Columbia on a chilly winter’s day (Friday, Feb. 26, 2021.) Hopefully the river will soon be filled with tubers, canoes and kayaks as spring is just around the corner.
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the motorcyclist who died in collision that occurred in the 500 block of Boiling Springs Road at approximately 4:50 p.m., Wednesday. According to Fisher, Mr. Marvin L. Drawdy, 59, of Lexington was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries sustained. Mr. Drawdy, […]
Lots of new businesses are coming to West Columbia, and those businesses are thriving. Business owners say there is a welcoming spirit in West Columbia and the relationship between entrepreneurs and the City of West Columbia spurs growth. RE/MAX Southern Collection opened at 130 State St in West Columbia in […]
Gray Collegiate Academy defeated York Prep 66 to 64, in the Class 2A Upper State playoffs Thursday evening. The win over second-ranked York Prep was the War Eagles tenth straight win this season. Gray has won three consecutive 2A state championships in basketball. Gray, of West Columbia, now has a […]
Lexington Medical Center is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2021. In honor of the milestone, the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce presented a resolution to the hospital Tuesday at the Chamber’s monthly breakfast. The breakfast was held at Stone River in West Columbia and featured guest speaker Gov. Henry […]
Tom Osteen of ATO Ltd. was recognized as the new Business of the Quarter award at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Breakfast, Tuesday. Osteen and his company has donated personal protection equipment to the West Columbia Police Department during the COVID crisis. West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles said ATO Ltd. […]
One person died, Wednesday in a crash that occurred on Boiling springs Road near Longview Street, Wednesday, in Lexington County.Master Trooper David Jones of the SC Highway Patrol said the incident occurred around 4:50 p.m. The collision involved two vehicles, both traveling north on Boiling Springs Road. A 1992 Yamaha […]
Gov. Henry McMaster said “South Carolina is primed to really accelerate our economy” as the state recovers from the COVID crisis. McMaster spoke at the Greater Cayce West Columbia Chamber of Commerce’s Breakfast, Tuesday. It was held at Stone River adjacent to the West Columbia Riverwalk. Also attending were: Lexington […]
Three Columbia teens have been accused of robbing a pizza delivery man at gunpoint Friday. Justice Isaiah Martin, 18, is charged with armed robbery, according to an arrest warrant. The names of the other two suspects will not be released because they are under the age of 18. “The driver […]
The City of West Columbia has released its February-March Newsletter. It is the tenth edition of the city’s newsletter. It includes a message from Mayor Tem Miles. There are also updates from all of West Columbia City Council members. The newsletter includes articles on Gira Steel, City of West Columbia […]
The West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater, 109 Alexander Road, West Columbia, is now open after being temporarily closed.
Five Airport High School students have earned Region band honors and 2 that have Superior Band Rating. “The have worked hard on audition materials and all five have earned placements into the South Carolina Band Directors Association’s Region 2 Honor Band,” said Michael Rooker, Airport’s Director of Bands. Rooker said […]
With the return of the sun, there is some good news. After some hard work by the Cayce Parks Department, Phase 1 and 2 (Blossom Street bridge to Cayce Cove) are open. As is Phase 4 and the Timmerman Trail.
Columbia man and woman were arrested last week on multiple charges after detectives said the pair conspired to steal guns while employed by a shipping company. Keith Alexander Anderson-Salters, 20, and Alyssa Iyana Ray, 20, are both charged with five counts of sale or delivery of a stolen pistol, one […]
One lane of the 2200 block of Sunset Blvd. in West Columbia was temporarily closed Monday before noon, due to an overturned tractor-trailer. No injuries reported. It was across the street from Lizard’s Thicket and Food Lion, at a construction site. Around noon, large tow trucks were on the scene […]
Jakes on Meeting will be opening possible in the next week or so at 920 Meeting Street in West Columbia. That’s the old bait and tackle building. There’s been a loud outpouring of interest in opening again, the owner posted on Facebook. It could open in the first week of […]
In a sign things may be getting back to normal, the Town of Lexington’s new open air pavilion was christened Sunday. Hundreds turned out for the 7th Annual Lexington Chili Cookoff.Live music has been difficult to find outside of church, but there was live music at the Chili Cookoff. It […]
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a vehicle collision that occurred on Interstate 26 Westbound at Mile Marker 91 shortly before 2 a.m. Saturday. According to Fisher, Mr. Michael Allen Costner, 48, of Morganton, NC was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries […]
A Lexington County 13-year-old girl has been FOUND SAFE The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department was looking for a 13-year-old girl.The family of Ashley Lopez Florez said the last time they saw her was late Tuesday night at her home on Delree Street in West Columbia. Ashley is 5’3” and weighs […]
It seems like it has been raining almost every day for a long time. West Columbia was first named Brookland because of the may streams that run through it. Click for link to raging stream video Those streams have become raging torrents at times because there has been so much […]
It’s the first year of competition for the Lexington Two Innovation Center Scholastic Clays Team, and not even COVID-19 can put a damper on members’ enthusiasm. The nine-member team competes as part of the South Carolina Youth Shooting Foundation. Lexington Two’s team competes against public and private schools from around […]
We are in the middle of “Random Acts of Kindness” Week. Everyone can use more kindness in their lives and Random Acts of Kindness Week is a time when West Columbia, and the country, celebrate kindness. (Feature photo is WCFD speaking to students at East Point Academy) The positive effects of doing […]
The City of Cayce discussed and unanimously adopted a Resolution to honor the victims and the survivors of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Resolution, distinguishing the first Monday in March as COVID-19 Victims and Survivors Memorial Day, was adopted this evening by a unanimous vote of the members of Cayce’s City Council. The […]
US Rep. Joe Wilson (R-Springdale) serves South ?Carolina’s Second Congressional District, including Lexington County. Wednesday Wilson issued a state regarding the passing of National Radio Show Host Rush Limbaugh. This state is below: “Roxanne and I send our prayers to the family and friends of Rush Limbaugh. Rush’s enthusiasm, intelligence, […]
The Lexington Police Department was on the scene of a three-car collision on Sunset Blvd. (US-378) near Hope Ferry Road, Wednesday. One person was transported from the scene by EMS. The cars were eventually cleared from the road. The collision was caused by a driver failing to yield the right […]
Lexington County deputies arrested a St. Matthews man Saturday on a felony charge of possession of stolen non-ferrous metals, and possession of a stolen vehicle. Joseph Michael Lyons, 41, was arrested after a traffic stop in the 4300 block of Augusta Highway, according to an incident report. “We received a […]
The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber’s regularly scheduled February Business/Breakfast will feature the Honorable Gov. Henry McMaster as Guest Speaker. The meeting will be held at 7:45 a.m. on Tuesday, February 23 at Stone River, 121 Alexandria Road, West Columbia. The Chamber practices COVID-19 precautions, one of which limits occupancy of […]
In recognition of American Heart Month, Lexington Medical Center is lighting its building in red throughout February. It’s the building fronting I-26. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women. To help you show your heart some love, LMC is bringing you heart-healthy info all month. […]
Gray Collegiate boys’ basketball team defeated Newberry, 84-35, Tuesday in Newberry. With the win the War Eagles, of West Columbia, claimed the team’s fifth straight Region 3-2A title. Gray also earned a No. 1 seed in the SC High School League Tournament. The War Eagles, coached by coach Dion Bethea, […]
Due to excessive rainfall, the first phase of the Cayce Riverwalk is closed. The first phase is from the Blossom Street Bridge to the Cayce Cove Apartments. The remaining 18+ miles of trails on the Riverwalk and the Timmerman Trail are open.
There has been a lot of rain in the last several days. Because of the rain, the West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater, 109 Alexander Road, and 100 Riverside Drive in West Columbia is temporarily closed due to flooding.
You can soon go to Lexington Medical Center in the Northeast. Lexington Medical Center Northeast will start a phased opening in mid-March. The new is 225,000-sq.-ft. It’s at Clemson and Longtown roads. (Jumper Carter Sease feature photo.) Construction began on it in June 2019. Included are an: outpatient surgery in […]
The Brookland-Cayce boys basketball team kept its playoff streak alive Monday night. The Bearcats defeated Fox Creek 64-38 in the semifinals of the Region 5-3A tournament. With the win, BC qualified for the SC High School League playoffs. It’s the ninth straight year Brookland-Cayce has made the playoffs. The team […]
The Town of Springdale is growing by 189 new homes, said Springdale Mayor Michael Bishop. The new community will be named Roof’s Pond. The builders in Roof’s Pond will be Stanley Martin Homes (that used to be Essex Homes) and Great Southern Homes. The property where the new houses are […]
The Busbee Creative Arts Academy Basketball Team played in the PAC Middle School Championship game, Saturday. The Bulldogs faced perennial middle school powerhouse Dutch Fork. Busbee, which is in Cayce, fell short of a win in the final, but represented The Academy with great pride and brought home the runner-up […]
Students at Pine Ridge Middle School will move temporarily from in-person classes to virtual learning for two weeks. The virtual learning period will begin Tuesday (Feb.16) the day after the President’s Day holiday. Students are tentatively scheduled to resume in-person classes on the Pine Ridge campus on Monday, March 1. […]
Brookland-Cayce High School Wrestling features three 3A Region 5 Champs. They are: Deante Strader, Jonah Del Priore and Sam Yeargen. The team is coached by Craig Watts. And Brookland-Cayce had 10 wrestlers qualify for the 3A lower state Wednesday night at the Region 5 Tournament. The Brookland-Cayce wrestlers will compete […]
A Lexington man was arrested last week after investigators said he used his smartphone to record a video of a nude female without her knowledge. Harley Keith Wiles, 31, is charged with aggravated voyeurism, according to an arrest warrant. “This case started with a tip from the community,” Lexington County […]
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died, Wednesday, as a result of a motor vehicle collision. The crash occurred on Feb. 5, in the 3800 block of SC Highway 6, near the intersection of Edmund Highway, at approximately 7:20 p.m. According to Fisher, Mr. Dillan Alexander […]
The University of South Carolina track team is billing it as a huge pickup. Airport High School’s Jayla Jamison, a state champion, is going to run track and cross country for the Gamecocks. The 2021 signee enters the collegiate ranks with some serious credentials. She is the two-time S.C. Gatorade […]
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died of a gunshot wound sustained at approximately 10 a.m. on Wednesday, in a wooded area at the end of Adams Terrace Court in Dixiana. According to Fisher, Mr. Raymond Antonio Metze, 28, of Leesville was transported to an area […]
The man accused of stealing a car in Cayce with a two-year-old girl inside has been found and charged. Cayce Department of Public Safety Director Byron Snellgrove announced Wednesday the arrest of Shyheem Malik Phillips. Phillips is charged with vehicle theft and kidnapping. Snellgrove said he stole the car from a […]
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport has partnered with Family Connection of South Carolina to display LOOK! – a unique and thoughtful photography collection. “The intent of LOOK! is to showcase the beauty and unique abilities of the person being photographed, and to help those viewing the photos pause, reflect, and see […]
A Lexington County man has died after shooting a woman this morning and turning the gun on himself, the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department reported Wednesday. “Investigators have determined the man abducted the woman from a medical office in Lexington before forcing her to drive to some woods at the end […]
The occasion of Valentine’s Day generates lots of business in West Columbia. Dining and flowers are always a part of the tradition that marks the day. Valentine’s Day is Sunday (Feb. 14) and is widely considered the most romantic holiday of the year. It is a celebration of love. Children […]
Dawn Kujawa – Lexington Two Communications – A Brookland-Cayce High School student has been announced as a finalist in the National Merit Scholarship program, a prestigious recognition of the top achieving high school students nationwide. Joseph Buchmaier is one of 15,000 finalists in the United States, and about 7,500 will […]
Earlier Tuesday evening, the Cayce Department of Public Safety issued a statement and an Amber Alert regarding a missing 2-year old. “We are thankful to announce that she has been found safely,” the CDPS said around 12: 20 a.m. The department will provide details as they are able. The CDPS […]
At approximately 8:50 pm Tuesday evening at The Quality Inn located at 3020 Charleston Highway in Cayce, a 2-year-old White female was in the car when an African-American male jumped in the vehicle and drove away with the child and a dog in the car. The car is a 2003 […]
The West Columbia Police Department and the University of South Carolina are better serving the people of their community. Through a partnership between USC’s College of Social Work and the WCPD, graduate level social work interns are following up on police calls to help the vulnerable with post-crisis services. “We […]
Lexington County narcotics agents arrested two women Wednesday after following up on a community tip about drug activity at a Red Bank home. Leslie Ann Saylor, 46, is charged with possession with intent to distribute meth, and possession with intent to distribute heroin, according to arrest warrants. Katherine Loreen Leiby, […]
Lexington District One is looking for both part-time and full-time bus drivers. The district currently has 30 driver vacancies. The pay range is $14.05 to $21.30 an hour, and the district offers pay commensurate with professional experience. Average hours are 6–8:30 a.m. and 1:30–4:30 p.m. Lexington District One not only […]
West Columbia City Council held work session Jan. 27, to prioritize projects that need to be implemented in the city. The session was facilitated by Jeff Shacker, Field Service Manager for the Municipal Association of South Carolina. Council identified goals and priorities for 2021 in the meeting. Click for a […]
Lexington County deputies arrested two men accused of trying to steal a catalytic converter from a car left on the side of Interstate Highway 26. Joshua Keith Shanklin, 25, and Timothy Eugene Watford, 42, are charged with possession of stolen nonferrous metals, injury to real property to obtain nonferrous metals, […]
If you’re looking for temporary work with flexible hours, locations and benefits, apply to become a substitute in Lexington School District Two. Substitutes work on an “as needed” basis depending on available assignments with ESS, the placement service for Lexington Two. Daily substitutes choose when, where, and how often they’d […]
Kennedy Thanks McMaster, DHEC for Recognizing Potential of Private Companies to Make a Difference in COVID-19 Response WEST COLUMBIA – Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation, in partnership with Dominion Energy South Carolina, has launched a convenient drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination site in West Columbia. As a part of its ongoing efforts to help respond […]
On February 10, 2020, six-year-old Faye Marie Swetlik went missing from her home in the Churchill Heights neighborhood of Cayce. Her body was found later and Coty Scott Taylor was found to be responsible for her death. He committed suicide, police said. As the anniversary of the day the Springdale Elementary student […]
There are two West Columbia locations to get COVID-19 vaccinations to eligible applicants. Phase 1A of DHEC’S Covid-19 Vaccine Plan allows seniors age 65+ with or without underlying health conditions to receive a vaccination. The nearest vaccination sites are Walgreens at 2224 Augusta Rd. and Lexington Medical Center at 2720 […]
Renovations to Felton C. Benton Park in Springdale are complete. Springdale Mayor Michael Bishop said the park will re-open Monday (Feb. 8th.) The Park is beside Springdale Town Hall at 2915 Platt Springs Rd. New playground equipment has been installed, including the toddler play area. The park is open from […]
A semi-truck and trailer were stuck on the railroad tracks on Dooley Road at Meat Plant Road in Lexington late Saturday night. The road was closed for a while. A tow truck eventually removed the truck from the tracks. The road was reopened before midnight.
The Town of Springdale is honoring the memory of Faye Swetlik. She was killed last year after being abducted after getting off the school bus in Cayce. Coty Scott Taylor was responsible for her death. He committed suicide after Faye’s body was discovered. Below is a post from the Town of Springdale regarding the […]
Central Bark, at 2931 Augusta Rd, West Columbia, held its Ribbon Cutting Friday. The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce sponsored the ribbon cutting. It is owned by Anthony and Courtney Girilano. There are around 40 Central Bark franchises in the US. The West Columbia location that opened a couple […]
The COMET “Don’t Miss Your Shot” campaign will transport people, free of charge, who are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. They have a dedicated website with more information: www.COMETCovidHelp.org or call 803-255-7100. The COMET offers three additional programs to serve those 65 years old and older and/or persons with disabilities needing transportation:• […]
The City of West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market is open every Saturday, from 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM, at the Interactive Art Park, 425 Meeting Street, West Columbia. The market includes vendors selling original art, crafts, foods, and produce. Free parking is available in the Interactive Art Park, the […]
Thursday afternoon at approximately 2:45 p.m., two white males were working together to steal a catalytic converter from a box truck parked at Michaelis Mattress on Columbia Avenue in the Town of Lexington. An employee saw them in the act of the attempted theft and they fled from the scene […]
The West Columbia Police Department has made two arrests in a spree of vandalisms. Between the dates of Jan. 16, and Jan. 29, approximately 30 businesses had their windows vandalized within the City of West Columbia. After an investigation, 23-year-old Tyler Chase Ashton Loyd of Gaston, 25-year-old Titus William Bolen of Cayce, and 22-year-old Brandon Tyler Driggers […]
The 2021 Super Bowl will provide a little taste of normalcy and some West Columbia restaurants can help. Super Bowl LV, or 55, will be played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. on Sunday. The matchup features the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from the NFC vs. the Kansas City Chiefs […]
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin has announced he will not seek reelection. Benjamin was elected in 2010. The mayor of Columbia is sometimes called on to work with the mayors of West Columbia, Cayce, and Lexington to exemplify a spirit of regional unity in order to attract economic development. Traditionally, there […]
The COVID vaccine will be available to more people beginning next week. On Monday, Feb. 8, any state resident age 65 or older will be eligible for the vaccine, Gov. Henry McMaster and the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control announced in a release Wednesday. Regardless your health or […]
Archer Elizabeth Pittman, an eighth-grade student at Busbee Creative Arts Academy in Cayce, is ranked third in the nation among middle school girls.Elizabeth has won medals and many of the competitions throughout the year. She is one of the top middle school archers the state.
Tartan Day South has been cancelled for 2021. The family-friendly festival held at the Historic Columbia Speedway in Cayce celebrates Celtic heritage. It was scheduled to begin on March 25 and run through March 28. It was cancelled in 2020, too, due to COVID concerns. Cayce Public Safety officers in […]
East Point Academy has named its “Teachers of the Year.” “During this public health crisis, our teachers have adapted their classes to Synchronous Learning that is engaging to all students, both on and off campus,” said Middle Campus Assistant Principal Bruce Moseley when reflecting on the 20/21 school year. Working […]
Lexington County deputies have arrested a Lexington man accused of fatally shooting a man at a business early Sunday morning. Regin Nicreis Oakman, 26, is charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest reports.The victim has been identified as 39-year-old Michael Lewis Keaton […]
From the CWC Chamber – The Greater Cayce West Columbia Chamber and Visitor’s Center is now the Greater CWC Chamber & Visitor Program. With a fresh look and a solidified brand, Chamber leaders say they are excited to see the momentum that the new program has already garnered. The new look was […]
UPDATE – Jan. 31 at 1:38 p.m.: An arrest has been made in this case. More info to come. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a deadly shooting that happened at a business in the 3900 block of Platt Springs Road early Sunday morning. It’s in the Three Fountains […]
Savage Craft Ale Works hosted its grand opening Saturday at 430 Center St.The courtyard, where the band played, and the inside of the building, along with the rooftop bar were packed all day Saturday. It was a cool day, but heaters and fires in pits helped ease the chill in […]
Lexington County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a man Thursday after finding more than 90 pounds of marijuana in his home. Javier Ayala, 26, is charged with trafficking marijuana and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “We received a community tip drug activity was taking place at […]
Milton Whaley Mahaffey, 47, was sentenced to twelve years following a guilty plea to Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor in the Third Degree and Unlawful Conduct toward a Child. On May 12, 2018, Lexington County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a 911 call regarding Mahaffey physically assaulting a minor. Multiple […]
Damerio Milek Jones, 19, was sentenced to fifteen years following a guilty plea to Discharging Firearms into a Dwelling, Criminal Conspiracy, and Possession of a Stolen Pistol. On February 3, 2020, Jones, along with a juvenile accomplice, discharged approximately twenty-three bullets into a home on Hammond Avenue in West Columbia […]
Colby Alfred Henke, 38, was sentenced to eight years following a guilty plea to Assault on a Police Officer While Resisting Arrest and Threatening the Life of a Public Official. On May 1, 2020, an agent with the South Carolina Department of Probation, Pardon, and Parole responded to a home […]
The West Columbia Fire Department held a Push-In Ceremony, Thursday, to officially put its Brand New Engine 402 into service. Firefighters actually pushed in the fire truck to its bay. It’s a tradition, said West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles that dates back to when non-mechanized fire equipment had to be […]
Savage Craft Ale Works is opening Saturday. Savage Craft is at 430 Center Street in West Columbia, just off of State Street in the River District. It’s in the renovated old City Hall and Fire Station building. The structure was built in 1925. The old Brookland Jail will serve as […]
Registration is now open for Lexington Two students interested in applying to attend a school outside their regular attendance zone. Limited School Choice tries to provide parents who are legal residents of Lexington Two with the means to enroll their K5 -12 children in a specific school based on an […]
Lexington County deputies arrested a Leesville man Tuesday after they found him hiding in a stolen camper.Rex Jason Corder, 53, is charged with operating a chop shop and receiving stolen goods, according to arrest warrants. “Detectives received a community tip about a stolen trailer on some property in the 1300 […]
A vehicle was on fire around 9:30 a.m. Thursday near the Exit 59 on I-20 in Lexington County.Traffic was being disrupted and emergency crews were on the scene. Link to SCDOT camera below: https://www.511sc.org/#zoom=12.85162575732679&lon=-81.25166416168213&lat=33.948023698987726&dmsg&rest&cams&other&har&cong&wthr&acon&incd&trfc
The first cases of COVID-19 were reported in the United States almost a year ago. Since, the City of West Columbia, like other municipalities, has been proactive in taking the necessary precautions to fight the spread of the virus. City leaders have also worked to limit the inconvenience caused by […]
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the pedestrian who was fatally injured as a result of being struck by a vehicle, Wednesday at approximately 6:15 p.m. in the 1300 block of U.S. 178 in Pelion. According to Fisher, Mr. William Cody Miller, 28, of Pelion was walking in the […]
Job candidates who apply to become school bus drivers in Lexington Two will receive credit for their years of experience in previous commercial driving positions and in the military, effectively boosting their starting pay with the district. The opportunity for a larger starting salary is in addition to other benefits […]
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who was pronounced deceased following a motor vehicle collision that occurred on U.S. Highway 378 near the intersection of Shorty Road at approximately 6:30 p.m., Tuesday. According to Fisher, Mr. Michael Wayne Harrison, 75, of Gilbert was pronounced dead at the […]
One person was killed in a collision on US 378 in Lexington County, Tuesday evening. A 1996 Dodge van hit a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette, according to Master Trooper David Jones of the SC Highway Patrol. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. near the intersection of Shorty Road and US 378. […]
MPA Strategies, a statewide public relations firm, has opened a new office at 2025 State Street in the City of Cayce. The firm, founded in 2011, offers clients a wide range of services, including strategic digital marketing, association management, media relations, project funding and procurement, grant writing, crisis management as well […]
A new supermarket and restaurant are coming to a patch of property between Jarvis Klapman Boulevard and US 1 in West Columbia. The site is across from Whetzel’s Automotive. A sign has been placed showing the rendering with the “coming Soon” announcement of a supermarket and a restaurant billed the […]
A Swansea man accused of stabbing a man Saturday was arrested Monday at his home. Marshal Adam Hogston, 25, is charged with attempted murder, carjacking and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “Witnesses have told detectives a man with multiple stab wounds was dropped […]
Due to a collision on Interstate 20, Tuesday, the Sunset Boulevard exit (No. 61) to Interstate 20 Westbound was temporary closed. Around 1 p.m., the Lexington Police Department was asking drivers to please find an alternative route because it was going to take some time to clear.
Two grocery BI-LO Stores have changed the signs to the new brand.The former BI-LO in the Westside Plaza Shopping Center in West Columbia now has the Kj’s Market sign in front of it. The store is not open yet. The former BI-LO in Cayce’s Parkland Plaza has taken down all […]
Former Airport High School star Duce Staley has joined the Detroit Lions as their new assistant head coach and running backs coach, according to news reports. Staley held the assistant coach job with the Philadelphia Eagles. Staley interviewed for the head coaching job with the Eagles. He asked for his […]
There were 235 people who died in Lexington County in 2020 who had COVID-19 at the time of their death, according to the Lexington County Coroner’s Office. The pandemic started in March, so the numbers are for nine months. The death count for Lexington County in 2019 was more than […]
Have you seen the new shrubs on state Street? The West Columbia Beautification Foundation in a partnership with the City of West Columbia Public Works Department are replanting shrubs around West Columbia. The new shrubs are also being planted on 12th Street, Charleston Highway and Jarvis Klapman Boulevard, according to […]
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a single-vehicle accident that occurred in the 300 block of Hermitage Road, in Lexington County. The crash occurred at approximately 9:30 Wednesday night. According to Fisher, Mr. Richard Tyler Hook, 25, of Lexington was pronounced deceased at the […]
A man accused of attempted murder was arrested Thursday after leading deputies on a chase along Interstate Highways 26 and 77 through Richland and Lexington counties. Devin Richard Boineau, 29, was also wanted for breach of trust and possession of a weapon during a violent crime when he initiated a […]
Real Estate School of South Carolina owner Chip Browne stopped his vehicle from being stolen on Thursday night by catching the would-be thief in the act. After finishing his evening real estate license course livestream, he was shutting off the lights in his building on Medical Circle, across from Lexington […]
Thirteen Lexington Two middle school students have been named South Carolina Junior Scholars. The program, developed by the state Department of Education, identifies eighth-graders with high scholastic achievement and intellectual ability through testing and other criteria, offering summer opportunities through South Carolina colleges and universities, according to the department website. […]
The Riverwalk has been described by Mayor Tem Miles as “the crown jewel of West Columbia.” That holds true in the winter, too. “The winter can be gray and rainy in South Carolina but when there is a day to get out and move around, the Riverwalk is the perfect […]
One person died in a Lexington County crash, Wednesday night. The driver of a 2002 Toyota four-door ran off the road and hit a pole said SC Highway Patrol Trooper Sonny Collins. The incident happened around 9:35 p.m. The car was traveling west on Hermitage Road when it ran off […]
The West Columbia Beautification Foundation awarded the December 2020 Yard of the Month to Theatus Chapman and Michael LaClair, 1305 Hummingbird Drive, West Columbia. The December award recognizes residents who have gone above and beyond to decorate their homes for the season. Theatus Chapman and Michael LaClair are pictured with […]
The Virtual Presidential Inaugural Prayer Service is at 10 a.m. Thursday.Robin Jackson, First Lady of Brookland Baptist Church (the wife of Senior Pastor Dr. Charles Jackson) has been invited to give one of the prayers at the 59th Annual Inaugural Prayer Service. Brookland Baptist Church is home to West Columbia’s […]
US Rep. Joe Wilson attend the Inauguration of Joe Biden, Wednesday. Wilson, of Springdale, represents Lexington County and the Second Congressional District of South Carolina. Wilson posted the following message on his Facebook page:I am grateful to represent South Carolina’s Second Congressional District at today’s inauguration of Joe Biden and […]
In anticipation of an influx of visitors over the next several weeks, the City of West Columbia has provided the following existing free public parking options, as well as, free temporary overflow parking located in Capitol Square, 483 Sunset Boulevard. Please use the designated crosswalks for safety. There is more […]
A single car collision on Old Chapin Road near Reed Avenue, had the road closed Tuesday night, according to the Lexington Police Department. Several power poles and power lines were taken down as the result of this wreck. Drivers were being detoured onto Snelgrove Road and Maxie Road away from […]
Lexington Medical Center is not allowing visitors. The south entrance of the hospital is currently closed. All approved visitors must use the main entrance off East Hospital Drive. The ER policy varies a little. One visitor is allowed to accompany a non-COVID-19 patient to the Emergency Department. If the emergency […]
A Lexington woman has been accused of having sex in public with a Surfside Beach man. Lori Marie Harmon, of Lexington, and Eric Harmon, of Surfside Beach, both 36, allegedly had sex on the Myrtle Beach Skywheel ride and in a community pool, according to Myrtle Beach Police. The two […]
The Lexington Two School District resumed in-person classes, five days a week, Tuesday. According to data collected by the district there were 41 positive COVID cases in the district as of Sunday. There are about 8,500 students in Lexington Two and 31 of the students tested positive for COVID in […]
Governor Henry McMaster his toured Lexington Medical Center’s vaccination clinic in West Columbia Monday afternoon. He’s to wants the COVID-19 vaccination rate to increase. “We’ve got to speed it up, we know how to speed it up, and we will speed it up,” McMaster said. There are more than 200,000 […]
LaGeorge Raul Jackson of Lexington was arrested in Chester County Saturday after a police chase that reached speeds of more than 100 mph. Pelion Police said LaGeorge 30, robbed a Dollar General store in Pelion on Jan. 11. Jackson was being sought for Common Law Robbery and Assault and Battery […]
Two men are wanted by the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department in connection to the theft of catalytic converters. Eric McConnell Smith, 39, cut one off a car parked in the 1500 block of Pond Branch Road Dec. 17, according to an arrest warrant. Brandon Lee Suggs, 38, placed a stolen […]
Prisma Health is opening a dedicated high-volume community COVID-19 vaccine center in Columbia, Monday. the site will be by appointment only. FILE PHOTO – Covid testing at Brookland Baptist Church. Prisma Health Drive-Through Vaccination Site in Columbia is at 22 National Guard Rd., Columbia, SC 29201 (Gamecock Park near USC […]
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a single-vehicle incident that occurred in the 900 block of Sharon Church Road, Swansea, at approximately 8:40 p.m., Friday. According to Fisher, Mr. Walter Mark Cassidy, 53, of Swansea was pronounced dead at the scene due to his […]
One person was killed in a crash on Sharon Church Rd near Antioch Church Rd. in Lexington County. According to Trooper Tyler Tidwell of the SCHP, the crash occurred at 8:40 p.m. Friday. A pick-up truck was traveling west on Sharon Church Rd. The driver ran off the right side […]
Lexington Two will return to five-day face-to-face instruction on Tuesday From Dawn Kujawa, Lexington Two Communications Director – Lexington Two will return to five-day face-to-face instruction on Tuesday (Jan. 19) following Monday’s MLK holiday. (Photo from Riverbank Elementary Twitter page) This shift in instruction follows a two-week remote learning period […]
Springdale Police officers, along with assistance from Lexington County Sheriff deputies, arrested Daniel Scott Burgess, after a traffic stop. Burgess has been charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl 3rd, Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine 3rd, and Tampering with Physical Evidence. Officers seized the illegal narcotics along with […]
One of the most valuable parts of your car – and an item of high interest to thieves – might be under it. A catalytic converter is a device on the underside of a vehicle that reduces environmental emissions. Required on all cars that operate in the U.S. since 1975, […]
US Rep. Joe Wilson said President Donald Trump is cooperating and Wilson opposes the impeachment that is taking place less than a week before Trump is slated to leave office. Congressman Joe Wilson lives in Springdale and represents Lexington County in the US House of Representatives. In a statement, Wednesday, […]
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed each year on the third Monday in January. In King’s honor, the Columbia Urban League’s Annual MLK Breakfast will be held at 8 a.m., Monday, at the Brookland Banquet and Conference Center at 1066 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia. The theme of the […]
Lexington County Fire Service units responded to a commercial structure fire just after 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the 200 block of Brookhill West. The Lexington Police Department assisted with crowd and traffic control. Arriving units discovered smoke and fire coming from a commercial dryer system at the laundry facility of the […]
Multiple Columbia Fire Department crews are on scene of a small plane crash in the 2900 block of Kennedy Street, in Columbia. It’s in Rosewood, not far from Owens Field Airport. The Richland County Coroner’s Office is on the scene and is investigating. No update on the occupants of the […]
Savage Craft Ale Works is opening Jan. 30 On its social media page, in large letters, the date 1-30-2021 is published with hashtags announcing the grand opening the hashtags are: #grandopening #serveupsavage #worththewait #eraofsavage #savageiscoming #scbreweryopening Savage Craft is at 430 Center Street in West Columbia, just off of State […]
The City of West Columbia, and its booming business activity were featured on TV station WLTX this week.The news segment interviews Mayor Tem Miles and talks about all the new business coming to West Columbia. From law offices and D’s Wings to Savage Craft Ale Works, new projects are coming. […]
The Cayce Historical Museum has a 1750 British Coin in its collection.The rare coin was found in what is now part of the City of Cayce. The coin is an item in the Cayce Historical Museum’s “History of Cayce in 50 Objects” exhibit. This month, the museum began a series […]
American Pickers, or Mike and Frank from the popular History Channel show are coming to South Carolina in March. The American Pickers crew will be in North Carolina, too, that month. American Pickers have visited Lexington County before. Specifically, the grounds of the old Harmon Tree Farm. The crew has […]
All lanes of South Lake Drive (SC-6) at Railroad Avenue in Lexington was closed Monday for rail track maintenance. This closure will was expected to last until approximately 7 p.m., Monday, but has been extended into Tuesday. Vehicles were detouring on Railroad Avenue and Gibson Road.
On Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at 12:00 PM, @DominionEnergy will conduct their annual 3 minute test of the Saluda Hydro Inundation Siren System instead of the 1 minute monthly test.
Beginning Wednesday, any South Carolina resident aged 70 and older, regardless of health status or preexisting conditions, can begin scheduling an appointments to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Governor Henry McMaster and DHEC announced expanded access to the vaccine, Monday. The average age of COVID death is 78 years of age, […]
From Channing Anderson – East Point Academy – Often referred to as “the Oscars of dance,” the Taoli World Dance Competition was held online in December of 2020. Dancers from East Point Academy competed with over 600 performers earning a total of 8 awards. East Point Academy dancers earned the […]
Unofficial data for the year 2020 from the Lexington County Coroner’s Office indicates that overdose deaths were up sharply in 2020. Suicides were up too. (Lexington County Coroner’s Office photo) There were 60 overdose deaths in 2019, and 104 in 2020, according to unofficial totals. Candace Berry, Chief Deputy Coroner […]
One person died, Sunday at 6:40 p.m. in a crash that occurred on US 21 in Richland County. A 2008 BWW was traveling north on US 21 at Fair Lawn Lane when a 2018 Nissan crossed the center line and hit the BMW head on, according to Master Trooper Brian […]
On Sunday the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department alerted drivers of some areas that will be under watch. Over the next few days, traffic deputies are conducting extra patrols in the areas – listed below – due to citizen concerns and inquiries. Deputies ask that drivers please slow down. Wear your […]
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the motorcyclist who died as a result of being struck by motor vehicles. The incident occurred on Interstate 26 Eastbound at mile marker 118 shortly before 1 a.m. Saturday. According to Fisher, Mr. Christopher James Prewitt, 34, of Elgin was pronounced dead at […]
LCSD Release – A Myrtle Beach teen is accused of robbing and kidnapping a cab driver in Lexington County Thursday. Blake Austin McGrath, 19, was formally charged Friday morning with armed robbery, kidnapping and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “Based on information we […]
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified two people who died in a motor vehicle collision that occurred in the 6100 block of Augusta Highway, Leesville, shortly after 6 p.m., Thursday. According to Fisher, Mr. Marty Ray Harmon, 55, of Gilbert and Ms Donna Tuttle, 71, of Elgin were pronounced […]
The City of West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market is open every Saturday, from 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM, at the Interactive Art Park, 425 Meeting Street, West Columbia. The market includes vendors selling original art, crafts, foods, and produce. Free parking is available in the Interactive Art Park and […]
At noon, on Tuesday, Jan. 12, Dominion Energy will conduct their annual 3 minute test of the Saluda Hydro Inundation Siren System instead of the 1 minute monthly test.
Dr. James C. Steele, practiced medicine at 401 W. Main Street in downtown Lexington for years. Dr. Steele died on July 1, 2018 at the age of 94. Thursday NAI Columbia announced that John Gregory represented the Estate of Marie Steele in the sale of the property. The 3.49-acre infill […]
The Lexington Police Department is reporting that a disabled semi-truck with trailer had North Church Street near Main Street diverted to a single lane, around 8 a.m. Thursday. Police asked motorists to please drive alert, expect to merge, and know that traffic is congested in this area of the one-way-pair […]
South Congaree officers arrested Elizabeth Waddell of Lexington and Truequn Tolen of Pelion. The arrest was made after a traffic stop that revealed a large quantity of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle the two were in. Waddell was charged with Trafficking Meth, and Truequn Tolen was charged with […]
As the book is closed on 2020, local leaders are looking to the year 2021 with optimism. “I’m looking forward to the new year,” said West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles. He said now that there are COVID-19 vaccines being distributed, we can begin to think about getting back to normal […]
There will be a ceremony to present West Columbia’s new fire engine on Jan. 28. The event is open to the public. It will include equipment performance demonstrations. The ceremony will be held at the West Columbia Fire Department, 610 N. Main St. in West Columbia.
Dialed Professional Bicycle Service and Sales is open on State Street in Cayce. Jayson Busbee is the shop’s owner. He repairs and sells bikes. It’s in the bottom floor of the 1938 Cayce Municipal Building. Busbee said an 80-year-old man came by one day and told him he got his […]
Lexington Two students are learning about wildlife and the environment via classroom sessions presented by the S.C. Waterfowl Association. On Tuesday, Chuck Underhill, representing House of Raeford’s FLOCK charitable arm donated $10,000 to help give the students more access their outdoor environment. The donation was made at the Lexington Two […]
A pharmacy employee confirmed Tuesday that the Walmart Supercenter at 1326 Bush River Rd. is closing. The Walmart store, just off of I-26, has a garden center, auto service and grocery store. It’s an option for West Columbia shoppers in addition to the Walmart Supercenter on Augusta Road. The pharmacy […]
The Lexington Two School District will continue virtual-only classes until Jan. 15, after the MLK student holiday. Students who have opted to attend in-person classes will attend school five days a week, in-person after Jan. 15. Virtual-only classes were extended as a precautionary measure, the district said, because of a […]
The City of Cayce praised city crews for working to get all of the Riverwalk trail reopened. It was closed for a day because of flooding. City of Cayce message posted Monday: “Thanks to (city staff’s) hard work to clean up debris and dirt from the high water levels at […]
Lexington Two announced that the first week back from Christmas break, beginning Monday Jan. 4, that all students will be instructed via virtually only because of COVID-19 fears. There is no in-person option. Lexington 2 also announced Sunday that the district’s Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting at […]
Seven Lexington Two high school choral students have been selected for the All-State Chorus this year by the South Carolina Music Educators Association. Students selected to participate in All-State Chorus are Joshua Parga of Airport High School; and James Amaker, Henry Barry, Sydney Davis, Emma Rish, Alejandra Rubio and Dylan […]
The Cayce Riverwalk is closed due to high water levels and runoff from rain over the past few days. (File photo shown) The Cayce Riverwalk is currently closed from the Blossom Street Bridge to Kelley Jones Park Phase 3, Phase 4, the Timmerman Trail and our the City of Cayce […]
Cayce Department of Public Safety was assisting in a SLED investigation, Sunday morning. The effort is part of a manhunt for suspect in Cayce. Officers from Cayce, Richland Sheriff’s Department, and SLED were searching an area near the quarry and in the vicinity of I-77. Ashley Hunter, City of Cayce […]
A DUI-related collision that occurred at approximately 2 a.m., Saturday, on Gibson Road has the road closed due to downed power lines. Lexington Police reported the incident around 6:30 a.m. Lexington Police are reporting detours onto South Church Street and Bickley Road are in place to route traffic around the […]
Lexington Medical Center welcomed the first baby of the new year, early Friday morning. Finley Cunningham is the first 2021 baby. His parents are Amy Johnson and Erik Cunningham. Her labor began on New Year’s Eve. They welcomed their adorable 8-pound baby boy into the world at 4:18 a.m. on […]
Mr. Melton Martin, Ret. USMC celebrated his 100th Birthday, Thursday. He was born on Lexington Avenue in Cayce on 12/31/1920 and now resides in the City of West Columbia. Mr. Martin lives in Westover Acres. The City of Cayce and the City of West Columbia wished Mr. Martin a Happy […]
Congressman Joe Wilson (R-Springdale) represents Lexington County in the US House of Representatives (SC Dist. 2.) He said he will oppose certification of Joe Biden as presidential election winner. Wilson issued the following statement, on Thursday:“As a former Lexington County Election Commissioner, not just as a Member of Congress, I […]
The Lexington Police Department is advising drivers to take precautions Thursday mornin g because of fog. The Lexington Police Department Twitter account reads: Fog throughout (Lexington) this morning is a good time to remind everyone to drive alert with their headlights on and lower your speed to not drive too […]
The SC Department of Health and Environmental Control announced, Wednesday that the COVID vaccination rate in South Carolina is 31 percent based on distribution of the number of doses the state has received. The national average rate of vaccinations is 19 percent, according to federal data. When the first doses […]
The City of West Columbia voted, at a special meeting Wednesday, to extend the Emergency Ordinance to Suspend the Normal Operating Procedures of West Columbia City Council Meetings. Council also voted to extend the Emergency Ordinance to Require Face Coverings. Both motions passed unanimously during the virtual meeting. They will […]
From Ashley Hunter City of Cayce – On Aug. 2, the Cayce Department of Public Safety (Cayce DPS) responded to a shooting on the 1100 block of Allen Street. Two young lives, Isiah Bailey and Khajari Brown, were tragically and senselessly taken. Wednesday, the Cayce Department of Public Safety has arrested […]
A collision on East Main Street/US-1 near Swartz Road involving a LPD patrol vehicle had an outbound lane closed, Wednesday morning just before 9 a.m.The collision was caused by the driver merging into the lane that an LPD officer’s vehicle was traveling in. The road was cleared just after 9:30 […]
From fireworks to food, traditions are a part of the West Columbia New Year. Just as sure as 2021 is coming, local families have their rituals to ring it in. Some do it with a “bang” while others prefer a more culinary approach. Regardless, there are lots of options, and […]
West Columbia City Council will hold a Special Council Virtual MeetingWednesday at 4:30 p.m. (SC DHEC photo) Items on the agenda include: Consideration of an Emergency Ordinance to Temporarily Suspend the Normal Operating Procedures of West Columbia City Council Meetings (Extension of the Current Emergency Ordinance.)Also on the agenda: Consideration […]
Franks Car Wash has opened at 1707 Charleston Highway in West Columbia. It’s the old site of Ryan’s Steak House. According to the company’s website there are 16 Frank’s Car Wash locations in South Carolina. The chain of car washes includes locations in: Orangeburg; Summerville; Ladson; Sumter; and Greenwood; in […]
A Riveras Supermarket is open into in the Airport Square Shopping Center on Airport Boulevard in West Columbia. The new store has produce, meats, bakery items and all groceries. It even has some housewares. Riveras is where the Save-a-lot used to be, adjacent to the former Kmart store and across […]
The SC Department of Natural Resources is stocking thousands of catchable-sized trout into the lower Saluda River that flows by West Columbia. The fish placed in the river in the DNR photo were put into the river around the middle of December The SC Department of Natural Resources stocks nearly […]
Three football players from Gray Collegiate Academy have been named to the SC Football Coaches Association’s All-State team. Selected from the 2A Class are: Running back KZ Adams, wide receiver Chris Rhone and offensive lineman Elijah Young. All of Gray Collegiate. The War Eagles came within one game of playing […]
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a four-vehicle collision that occurred at approximately 1:45, Wednesday afternoon. It happened near the SC State Farmers Market, in the 3400 block of U.S. 321, Charleston Highway, in West Columbia. Here’s a link to the initial story According […]
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FROM IRMO FIRE DISTRICT – Units from the Irmo Fire District with West Columbia Fire, Lexington County Fire and the the Columbia Fire Department responded to an apartment fire Wednesday afternoon. There were six fire trucks and 30 firefighters at the blaze at River Oaks Apartments near the 5300 block […]
One person died, Wednesday, in a Lexington County crash involving four vehicles on US 321, near the SC State Farmers Market. The collision occurred about 1:45 p.m., said Master Trooper David Jones of the SC Highway Patrol. A 2019 Dodge Charger, moving southbound on US 321, struck the back of […]
Two days before Christmas, and crews were on the site where the new D’s Wings will be opening. The restaurant is planning to move from Parkland Plaza in Cayce to West Columbia. The roof of the building was being enhanced, Wednesday and waterline work was being performed. Square-footage, via an […]
Lexington School District Two had gone back to five days of a week of face-to-face instruction in schools for the last few weeks of 2020. On Wednesday, the district announced it is shifting back to full-time remote-only learning for the first week of 2021, because of COVID fears. The district […]
Lexington Town Council reinstated a mask ordinance at a meeting Monday.It requires a face covering in grocery stores, pharmacies, big box stores and other retail establishments in the Town Limits. The vote was 5-2. Based on the comment section of the Town of Lexington’s Facebook page (link here.) Many are […]
The City of West Columbia has contracted with Wood E&IS to manage the coordination of the required annual stormwater pond inspections. Each business receiving a notice (like the one in the photo) needs to contact a certified inspector. A list of qualified inspectors can be found on the Lexington County […]
Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation is celebrating another milestone. The company announced Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of the Nephron Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection USP, 60 mg/2 mL (30 mg/mL) in Single-Dose Vials. The vials are made of polypropylene plastic with a “luer lock” interface for […]
Lexington County has published a Recycle Guide for disposing of items collected during the Christmas season. The City of West Columbia re-published the guide on its Facebook page. Click here for link On the recycle list for your recycle bin is: cardboard; wrapping paper; magazines; greeting cards; wine bottles; and […]
Do you have family coming to West Columbia for the holidays?If so, there is a lot to offer. Start off with a stroll to show off the scenic Riverwalk. The Christmas Day forecast is sunny, but chilly. So wrap up and meander under the historic Gervais Street Bridge as you […]
Bricks and Stones Pizza is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 11:00 am – 9:00 pm and Thursday, Christmas Eve, from 11:00 am – 7:00 pm! (Closed Christmas Day and day after) Opens back up on Sunday, Dec. 27 from 10am – 2pm for brunch and pizza!Gift cards. Vellas’ Restaurant is open Mon.-Wed from 11:00 […]
Much of the work to renovate the inside of the Old Brookland City Hall and Fire Station is complete. Savage Craft Ale Works that is in the 1925 building will soon begin the brewing process. It will take three weeks for the first ale to be done and the business […]
Only 10 teams from each School Classification qualifies to attend the State High School Cheer competition. Airport and Brookland-Cayce were invited after qualifying. The two schools competed in the SC High School League Cheer finals, Saturday. The competition was held at the Florence Civic Center. Brookland-Cayce produced a video from […]
It’s a landmark building. Thompson’s Funeral Home, on State Street in West Columbia is closing that location. Thompson’s announced on Friday that it is relocating all business to include preneed arrangements from its West Columbia location to the upgraded location in Lexington at 4720 Augusta Road. The announcement also reads: […]
FROM CHANNING ANDERSON – East Point IT Coordinator – Continuing to provide as normal a school year as possible, East Point Academy’s Boyz 2 Men club shifted their attention towards acts of service this holiday season. The members planned a “Who Canned Santa?” carline food drive benefiting Harvest Hope food […]
The City of West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market is open every Saturday (except Dec. 26) from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., at the Interactive Art Park, 425 Meeting Street, West Columbia. The market includes vendors selling original art, crafts, foods, and produce. Through January 2021, vendors are offering 15% […]
FROM DAWN KUJAWA – Lexington Two Communications Director – Job candidates interested in Lexington Two teaching positions will have the option of scheduling one-on-one sessions at their schools of interest or meeting virtually. The two options will replace the traditional district-wide recruiting event amid COVID-19, for teaching positions in the […]
The City of West Columbia has released its December-January Newsletter. It is the ninth edition of the city’s newsletter. It includes a message from Mayor Tem Miles. There are also updates from all of West Columbia City Council members. West Columbia businesses are also profiled in the newsletter. Chayze Lounge, […]
Lexington Two students will be able to get free breakfast and lunch meals over the winter break with curbside pickup. Meals must be reserved in advance by Friday, December 18, at PayPams.com. Meals are open to all youth ages 18 and younger, regardless of whether they attend a Lexington […]
DAWN KUJAWA- Lexington 2 Communications Director – In this most unusual year, there is at least one constant during the holiday season: the giving spirit of Lexington Two schools to help those in the community in need. Since the official kickoff of the holiday season at Thanksgiving, schools across the […]
It’s getting cold in West Columbia. The first day of winter is Monday, less than a week away. With the cooler weather it is important to take precautions to be safe and warm. West Columbia Fire Chief Chris Smith said that the onset of winter is a good time to promote […]
A crowd of friends, colleagues and family came to honor Lexington Two School Superintendent Dr. Bill James, Tuesday, upon his retirement. James was given a Resolution from the SC Senate and the SC House. It was sponsored by Sen. Nikki Setzler and Rep. Micah Caskey. (Photo: Cayce Mayor Elise Partin […]
The West Columbia Beautification Foundation recognizes the following supporters who gave to the Foundation for the Annual Tribute for Trees event that was cancelled due to the pandemic. Burkett, Burkett & Burkett CPAs, P.A. Donny Burkett First Community Bank Grecian Gardens Hurricane Builders Jarrett’s Jungle Joe Wilson Lexington Medical Center […]
FROM LEXINGTON MEDICAL CENTER – Lexington Medical Center received its first delivery of the COVID-19 vaccine, Tuesday. UPS delivered 2,925 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to the hospital campus in West Columbia at 9:30 a.m. The doses arrived in one box packed with dry ice that included GPS tracking and […]
The Lexington Police Department reported the closure of North Lake Drive (SC-6) Tuesday afternoon, due to a natural gas pipe break. The break caused detours in. Northbound traffic was detouring onto Butler Street and southbound traffic is detouring onto Columbia Avenue or Dreher Street. This closure could last until 6 […]
Some houses are finished and people are moving in to a new West Columbia development. The Stillwater neighborhood is just off Highway 1 (Augusta Road) behind Hobby Lobby. It’s not far from Hite’s BBQ. Construction began on the homes in the summer. Great Southern Homes is building the single-family attached […]
The BI-LO at Westside Plaza Shopping Center will become a KJ’s Market IGA grocery store. The transition date for the new store is slated for 8 a.m. Jan. 15. Phil Payment, president of W. Lee Flowers Co. in Scranton confirmed Monday that the BI-LO at 2349 Augusta Road, West Columbia […]
Cayce Public Safety officers want to make sure the children and families in the community have a Merry Christmas! For all of the City of Cayce businesses and families that have so kindly given to this important initiative in the past, Cayce hopes you are able to do so again! Donations can […]
Gregg Turner of Thompson Funeral Homes donated the proceeds from Thompson’s metal recycling program to two of it community partners:Turner donated $500 to The River District and $500 to the Cayce-West Columbia Lions Club. “We love being part of this community,” Turner said upon making the donations. Turner is pictured […]
Magnus Development is planning a speculative industrial park at Columbia Metropolitan Airport. It will be called 803 Industrial Park and consist of almost one-million sq.-ft.,Ground will be broken on the complex’s 204,120-sq.-ft. Building 1 is scheduled in 2021. Colliers International, with airport marketing, will lease the property. “Without a doubt, […]
Some residents in Cayce and West Columbia reported an earthquake-like experience Friday night. One report from the SC Emergency Management Division said it was from a gas line release at the Lake Murray Dam. A later post from the same source said there was a 2.4 magnitude earthquake west of […]
An Airport High School student was tased by a Cayce Public Safety officer during fight Wednesday. Friday afternoon- the City of Cayce, via Spokeswoman Ashley Hunter- issued a statement about the incident. In the state she said: “We have determined that the use of force by the School Resource Officer […]
The Brookland-Cayce Cheer Team is on the list of finalists that will be competing in the SC High School League competitive cheer championships. The finals are scheduled for Dec. 19 at the Florence Civic Center. Brookland-Cayce earned a spot in the Class 3A competition. The schools learned the news base […]
The Lakeview School historical marker dedication and unveiling ceremony was held on Friday at the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center at 1218 Batchelor Street, West Columbia. Rev. Kenneth Taylor of Turner Memorial AME Church offered the invocation. He said the occasion is one to celebrate the great legacy of Lakeview School and […]
Airport High School’s Cheer Team has earned a spot at the SC High School League competitive cheer finals. Airport placed 4th overall in the Class 4A qualifier held at Irmo High School. The Eagles Cheer Team were also 4A Lower State Champions. The Class 4A final set for Dec. 19 […]
A federal grand jury returned a 147-count superseding indictment against 40 defendants across South Carolina in the largest federal racketeering conspiracy in South Carolina history, US Attorney Peter M. McCoy, Jr., announced Thursday. Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon stood with other local, state and federal law enforcement leaders as U.S. […]
The City of Cayce has added a “Light Diamond” sculpture. The Light Diamond sculpture is in Cayce’s Art Lot, in the River Arts District on State Street. The art light is aglow at night. The “sculpture was designed by Will Bryan and fabricated by metal artist Chris Stuyk & Co.
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, West Columbia businesses, including Meeting Street Artisan Market vendors, are seeing activity increase. Danny Shealy is the owner of Big Sid’s Happy Place Designs. He markets his creations at the Artisan Market. “I love the Artisan Market, he said, it’s a great […]
The students, and staff, of Brookland-Cayce High School brought the Christmas spirit to the campus Wednesday evening. The Brookland-Cayce High School DECA presented a Winter Wonderland Holiday Light Display Drive Thru. Several clubs participated said Tiffany Aull, a BC teacher who helped organize the nighttime light show. Clubs and organizations […]
Cooperative Health Mobile Unit, in partnership with Turner Memorial AME Church, is serving the health needs in West Columbia’s Community of District 5 and surrounding areas. The Mobile unit is located at Turner Memorial AME Church parking lot at 1122 Monticello Street, West Columbia, every other Monday between the hours […]
From Dawn Kujawa – Lexington Two Communications Director – Pine Ridge Middle School Principal Dr. David Basile has been named the 2021 South Carolina Middle Level Principal of the Year by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA). An unsuspecting Basile was called Wednesday morning into the Lexington Two […]
Looking for some Christmas cheer? The Brookland-Cayce High School DECA is conducting a Winter Wonderland Holiday Light Display Drive Thru, Wednesday night. It’s free of charge. It’s from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. Enter at the corner of 7th Street and Indigo Avenue. It’s a safe event.
The Cayce-West Lions Club contributed a check to the Toys for Tots campaign. The Lions also gave a box of toys. Toys for Tots is just one of the community outreach programs that the C-WC Lions contribute, to. Pictured are: Lion Jimmy Hofer, Sgt. Ridge Maignan of the US Marine […]
Personnel from the Cayce Sanitation Department have been given the Whole Sole Award by Mayor Elise Partin. The city workers went above and beyond the call of duty for a Cayce resident. Honored specifically were: Johnny Adkin; James Jeffcoat; and James Wise. On Oct. 27, a Cayce resident fell near her home. […]
Lexington County deputies have arrested a man accused of severely injuring his 2-month-old child. James McQueen Boltin Jr., 25, is charged with inflicting great bodily injury upon a child, according to an arrest warrant. “Detectives have talked with health care providers, caretakers and family members as part of their investigation,” […]
Students at Wood Elementary in Pine Ridge will temporarily move from in-person classes to remote – or online- learning for a period of 10 days, beginning Wednesday, December. This move is the result of a protocol put into place by Lexington Two amid COVID-19. When the numbers of students at […]
An historical marker will be unveiled and dedicated for the Lakeview School in West Columbia, on Friday. The ceremony is scheduled for 11 a.m. at the site of the former Lakeview School, 1218 Batchelor Street. It is now the site of the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center. The Greater Lakeview Alumni Association […]
A Lexington woman has been arrested and charged after deputies said she removed a GPS monitoring device from an inmate. Whitney Allyn Ainsworth, 33, is charged with tampering with the operation of an electronic monitoring device, according to an arrest warrant. “In June, Ainsworth removed an ankle monitoring device that […]
An SUV ran into a utility pole in Lexington Tuesday morning, according to the Lexington Police Department. The crashed resulted in traffic is being detoured onto Third Avenue and Cedar Street around the collision scene on West Main Street/US-1. Police said to expect delays and congestion in the area or […]
Sunshine Cafe and Catering Company reopened. It’s in the former location of Carolina Cafe in Westland Square where Food Lion is, at 2250 Sunset Blvd. Sunshine’s owner is Shutondia Culcleasure. Carolina Cafe left in early December, 2019. Sunshine Cafe opened in Jan. but closed in March due to the COVID […]
The City of West Columbia has installed multiple interactive holiday sculptures throughout the city, perfect for the public to snap a picture for the season. Mayor, Council, their families, and West Columbia employees recorded season’s greetings at many of the different locations for the 2020 Christmas Season. Below are their […]
Cayce Public Safety was on the scene of an overturned 18-wheeler at the I-77 entrance ramp from Charleston Hwy. The ramp was blocked, Monday morning, and clean up taking place. The ramp is open. SCDOT and Carolina Fleet were also on the scene assisting while crews worked to get traffic […]
A new furniture store has opened in Westland Square Shopping Center on Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia. The name of the store is Furniture on Sunset. It’s beside the Food Lion grocery store, in the former Family Dollar space. The store has sofas, coffee tables and beds, among other furnishings.
Some of the homes of St Anns Alley are complete and ready for occupancy. Some already have buyers living in them. St Anns Alley, when finished, will consist of 34 single-family homes in the West Columbia River District. The new homes are being built in the area of Center, Spring, […]
Detectives with the Lexington Police Department have begun a death investigation, according to Chief Terrence Green. The Lexington County Coroner’s Office is assisting. At approximately 1:30 p.m., Sunday, officers were dispatched to a call of a suicide that occurred inside a residence on Ivy Hill Court in the Westbrook neighborhood. […]
Each year, West Columbia area elementary schools hold a “What Christmas Means To Me” student artwork contest. The winners of that competition were named, Friday. 1st Place – Gavin Wise – 5th Grade – East Point Academy2nd Place – Marshall Jones – K5 – Saluda River Academy for the Arts3rd […]
The City of West Columbia invites the public to view the 16th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting video. The tree lighting was pre-recorded for the 2020 Christmas Season due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. The video includes a Christmas Greeting from Mayor Tem Miles and his family and the tree lighting. To […]
Arrest has been made in connection to a shooting death that occurred in Lexington, Thursday, according Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green. Mug shot is: Sean Malahy The Lexington Police Department, the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, and the Lexington County Coroner’s Office have been investigating the case. At approximately 5:40 p.m., […]
Lexington Two has a higher than normal number of teachers at Airport High School and Brookland-Cayce High School who requested personal illness leave Friday — roughly less than 20 at each school, according to a Lexington Two news release. The principals at each school worked diligently to arrange for substitutes […]
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who was fatally shot in the 700 block of West Main Street. The incident occurred at approximately 5:40 p.m., Thursday.According to Fisher, Ms. Judy Dyanne Burnett, 72, of Gilbert was pronounced dead upon arrival at an area hospital after being transported […]
A Riveras Supermarket is moving into a building on Charleston Highway in West Columbia. West Columbia Councilman Mike Green took a picture of the building. It’s the spot where Save-a-lot used to be, adjacent to the former Kmart store and across from Piggy Park BBQ. The sign also reads: Bakery-Meat […]
Brookland-Cayce defeated crosstown rival Airport, 51- 38, in high school basketball, Thursday on BC’s home court. (BC Athletics photo) Scoring in the game was back and forth, with several lead changes, until BC ran away with it in the fourth quarter. “I’m proud of the guys, said BC head coach Robert Wells. […]
The Lexington Police Department is investigating a shooting death that occurred late Thursday afternoon in Lexington. At approximately 5:40 p.m. officers were dispatched to the 700 block of West Main Street and found a 72-year-old Gilbert woman with a gunshot wound to the face, according to Lexington Police Chief Terrence […]
Lexington County deputies have arrested and charged a Cayce man who was shot in self-defense after investigators said he fired first in a Saturday night shooting. Christopher James Costello, 22, is charged with two counts of attempted murder and one count of possession of a weapon during a violent crime, […]
Friday is a big day for West Columbia. The Annual West Columbia Tree Lighting Ceremony will be featured virtually and the First Friday event on State Street is happening. Because of restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of West Columbia will present a video of its annual Christmas […]
Colliers International has sent a letter to tenants of Parkland Plaza in Cayce advising them that the owners of Parkland Plaza are not selling it and it will continue as a viable shopping center. The letter dispels the rumor that “Parkland Plaza is being sold for development of student housing.” […]
West Columbia City Council approved a Mast Arm Traffic Signal and Stamped Cross Walk Project at its meeting Tuesday. The project will be constructed by the SC Department of Transportation. It is part of a $600,000-plus Highway Safety Improvement project to add four mast stop light arms and six stamped […]
The new doors have been installed at Savage Craft Ale Works on Center Street in West Columbia. The new River District micro brewery with a rooftop bar is at 430 Center Street in the renovated 1925 Brookland City Hall and Fire Station. It is expected to open soon.
The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber released a reminder, Monday, that Christmas in Cayce Events begin Thursday, Dec. 3. Click for a link. Events are as follows: CHRISTMAS IN CAYCE DECEMBER 3rdShop, create, eat, and visit Cayce’s River Arts District businesses and end your evening with an amazing drive-thru light show […]
The Hideout is coming to West Columbia’s River District at 118 State Street in West Columbia. According to Laurent Prescelti, the owner, The Hideout will be a breakfast and lunch restaurant in the River District with croissant sandwiches, salads and espresso. The patio behind the building will be available for […]
The Town of South Congaree held its Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony Sunday. A crowd came out for the festivities. Former South Congaree Councilman Jerry Smith shot a video of the tree lighting. Click here for link to it The Town issued a special thank you to Pastor Tom Atten, Pastor […]
West Columbia’s Gray Collegiate lost to perennial power Abbeville, 28-10 in the state high school football playoffs, Friday. (Wanda Lorick photo) In the 1st half, Gray Collegiate KZ Adams scored a 5-yard touchdown to give Gray a 10-7 lead with 2:13 left in the 2nd quarter. But by halftime Abbeville […]
A member of the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department family passed away unexpectedly last week. Sgt. Cathy Etheredge, 60, died at her home in Gaston last Monday. Etheredge joined the Sheriff’s Department in 2003. She most recently served as a sergeant in the Professional Standards Division. “Cathy’s sudden passing is a […]
The Cayce Arts Guild has started a Holiday Market. It opens Friday (Nov. 27.)It’s at 2008 State St., Cayce, across from Piecewise Coffee and State of the Art Gallery and Pottery Studio. The market will be open on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays until Dec. 21. It opens at 10 […]
River District Church was launched on Nov. 1, from West Columbia Baptist Church. The church at 400 State Street in West Columbia had already partnered with Lexington Baptist Church. The church was established in 1896. “This was long in the making,” said Pastor Mike Turner of Lexington Baptist in a […]
The colorful and very well-known character Johnnie “Dog” West has turned 70 years-old. Click for a link to a WestMetroNews interview with Dog from a month ago Dog West’s family wanted to make it a memorable birthday for him.A relative announced that Dog had a drive-by birthday celebration, featuring a […]
The City of West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market is open every Saturday at the Interactive Art Park, 425 Meeting Street. Beginning this Saturday, Dec. 5, the market will be open the new schedule of 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The market includes vendors selling original art, crafts, foods, and […]
The holiday shopping season is upon us and Small Business Saturday, is Saturday (Nov. 28.) Small Business Saturday encourages consumers to shop in your community and support local businesses. (Lainie Lewis of State Street Trading Co. of West Columbia is in the feature photo promoting Small Business Saturday.) Small businesses […]
Airport High School and the Scooter Scott Project has supplied Thanksgiving baskets for 40 families. It’s the most the program has done. The Scooter Scott Project is a faith-based organization helping kids in middle and high school become future leaders of tomorrow. Christ Centered. Free GED is offered. The gifts […]
Royce Shannon was the guest speaker at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce’s November Business and Breakfast Meeting, Tuesday. Shannon is the Manager of Columbia Electric Operations for Dominion Energy. The meeting was held at Stone River in West Columbia. Shannon spoke about Dominion’s Energy Wise Program. Dominion encourages […]
There is a sign on Sunset Boulevard, across from the Westpark Shopping Center, where Food Lion is. Link to Karate DOJO’s Website The sign reads Coming soon: Brian Pena’s DOJO.The Karate DOJO is currently at 2263 Sunset in Sunset Court beside the lot where the “Coming Soon”” sign has been […]
The Cayce Public Safety Community Outreach Police Services (C.O.P.S.) unit delivered 25 food baskets to families in the Cayce, West Columbia and Gaston areas of Lexington County Monday. The Community Outreach effort was done with the help of Mission Lexington and Cayce Upc. Link to Cayce DPS Facebook page
The Scooter Scott Project is hosting a Community Prayer Walk at 10 a,m, on Wednesday (Nov.. 25.) It will begin in the parking lot beside the Airport High School cafeteria. The prayer walk is an opportunity to pray for the students, teachers, administrators and support staff of all of the […]
It will not be long now. The outside vat is up and the construction of Savage Craft Ale Works on Center Street in West Columbia is coming along. The new micro brewery with a rooftop bar is at 430 Center Street in the renovated 1925 Brookland City Hall and Fire […]
West Columbia’s Gray Collegiate defeated Christ Church 33-0, Friday in the Class 2A Upper State high school football final. Photo: Gray’s Wesley Lorick, 55, blocks for quarterback Tre Robinson. (Wanda Lorick photo) War Eagle running back KZ Adams scored a touchdown and finished the night rushing for 178 yards. Gray […]
The Brookland-Cayce Varsity Cheer Team won the Falcon Invitational Saturday. The Brookland-Cayce team won first out of five 3A teams. The Cheer event featured several high school teams and was held at AC Flora High School in Columbia. Link to BCHS Parent Group page On Nov. 7, the Brookland-Cayce Cheer […]
In a Facebook post, the owner of D’s Wing’s confirms the restaurant is moving to West Columbia. For 30 years D’s has been in Parkland Plaza in Cayce, but its lease was not renewed earlier this year. Click here for link to Facebook post The post said that on May […]
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in vehicle collision that occurred in the 2900 block of Augusta Road at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Friday. According to Fisher, Mr. Cody Dean Laux, 26, of West Columbia was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries sustained. […]
The West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater, 109 Alexander Road, West Columbia, is now open after being temporarily closed for repairs. The announcement of the reopening was made Friday morning.
Lexington County Deputies were searching for a 13-year-old white male named Bryson Thomas Byrd. He was reported as being found safe- Friday afternoon. He is -5’4” and 120 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes-and a surgical scar on his right leg. He was -last seen in woods next to […]
A retired Lexington Two educator who is still working to make a difference for students has been recognized with one of the district’s most prestigious awards. Linda Bundrick-Brown — who officially retired from Brookland-Cayce High School in 2010 but returned to serve as attendance interventionist for her 51st year in […]
Another new business. The Chipotle Mexican Grill opened at 2871 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia last week. It’s across from Lexington Medical Center, beside Dunkin’ donuts, and in front of the new Towneplace Suites that is almost complete. On the menu at Chipotle: tacos, burritos, and salads, among other dishes.
Shop local this Saturday, November 21, from 9 AM – 1PM, at the Meeting Street Artisan Market, 425 Meeting Street. Pick up lunch at Spuddering Around Food Truck or grab brunch at Cafe Strudel West Columbia, New Brookland Tavern, Palate, or WECO Bottle & Biergarten, then stay in #WeCoSC to […]
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas around West Columbia. For additional Christmas cheer this year, the City of West Columbia has been busy adding new decorations to be enjoyed by those who drive by and for others who want to get interactive with the Christmas spirit. The new […]
The West Columbia Beautification Foundation awarded the October Yard of the Month to the Douglass Family, 917 D Avenue, West Columbia. The October award recognizes residents who have gone above and beyond to decorate their homes for the season. Local businesses, including Zesto of West Columbia, Whetzel’s Automotive, and State […]
There will be a large residential – garage sale from 7 a.m. until noon, on Sat. Nov 21, at 656 Cedar Field Lane, West Columbia SC 29170. Cash and credit cards accepted. Click for link to details: https://gsalr.com/tons-of-everything-west-columbia-sc-36004235.html It’s in the Emmanuel Church Road area, near Three Fountains and the […]
The building that was once Pineview Elementary School is now gone. “I am grateful that I got to spend the bulk of my career there and be a part of the Pineview community,” said Amy Brant. She taught kindergarten at Pineview for 23 years. And her two children, Christopher and […]
Many of the eye glasses and hearing aids that are donated to the Lions Club from around the state come to West Columbia for processing. The glasses and hearing aids are gathered at donation centers like Walmart. They include reading glasses and prescription glasses. Bill Mooneyhan of the Cayce-West West […]
The West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater is temporarily closed to the public for repairs to utility infrastructure. The announcement was made late Tuesday.
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the identity of the individual found deceased following a residential structure fire that occurred just before 7 p.m. Monday. The fire occurred in the 300 block of Chickasaw Trail in Gilbert.According to Fisher, Ms. Delories Stone Rauch, 91, of Gilbert was pronounced dead […]
The four recently elected Lexington School District 2 board members were sworn in last week. The two new members are: Abbott “Tre” Bray and Liz Chitty Castles. Returning members are: Beth Dickerson Branham and Cindy Kessler. The board members were sworn in by Sen. Nikki Setzler. Departing board member Bill […]
Is Ds Wings moving from Parkland Plaza in Cayce to West Columbia? All indications are that Ds Wings, a very popular restaurant, will move to a building adjacent to West Columbia’s Interactive Art Park and Artisan Market. The Art Park and Market are at 425 Meeting Street. While an official […]
The West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater, 109 Alexander Road, West Columbia, is now open after being temporarily closed due to flooding.
Melissa Sprouse Browne of South Carolina Realty has been recognized by Homesnap for being among the Top 15 percent of agents. The national designation was for her work between July and September. Link to SC Realty Based in West Columbia, she is one of the top real estate agents in […]
A Lexington man has been arrested in connection to a break-in Saturday at a home near Pelion. John Wayne McFatter, 30, is charged with two counts of kidnapping, armed robbery, assault and battery, burglary and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “Based on our […]
University of South Carolina Director of Athletics Ray Tanner announced Sunday that Will Muschamp is no longer the head football coach, effective immediately. It was also noted that offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Mike Bobo will serve as the interim head coach for the remainder of the season. The University of South […]
The Congaree River at Columbia was at 20.12 ft around 1:30 p.m. Saturday, according to the Congaree River Keeper. The river was expected to crest at 20.6 ft (minor flood stage) a little bit later Saturday. (link to Congaree River Keeper) The Congaree River at Congaree National park was at […]
Gray Collegiate defeated St. Joseph’s Catholic School, 47-22, Friday in the first round of the state high school football playoffs. (Image is from Gray-Saluda earlier this season) With the win the War Eagles remain undefeated at 7-0. The game was played at the Midlands Sports Complex in Pine Ridge.Gray running […]
A Richland County man has been arrested in connection to a fatal shooting Monday night near Red Bank. James Joseph Patterson III, 23, is charged with murder and possessing a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “After reviewing the evidence and interviewing witnesses, detectives have concluded Patterson […]
The City of West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market invites the public to shop locally this Saturday, November 14, from 9 AM – 1 PM, at the Interactive Art Park, 425 Meeting Street, West Columbia. The market includes vendors selling original art, crafts, foods, and produce. Shop with the vendors […]
The West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater, 109 Alexander Road, and 100 Riverside Drive, West Columbia, is temporarily closed due to flooding.
Thanksgiving 2020 is on Nov. 26.On this traditional holiday, 46 million turkeys are eaten, according to the Southern Farm Network. The average weight of a turkey purchased at Thanksgiving is 15 pounds. As the holiday nears, some West Columbia restaurant owners and chefs take advantage of the opportunity to bond […]
Two Lexington County residents wanted in connection to multiple property and weapons crimes have been arrested in middle Tennessee. Wilson County, Tennessee, deputies captured Joshua Nathaniel Nelson, 28, and Kayla Denelle Humphrey, 36, Thursday morning after an extensive search that started Wednesday. “Deputies with the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office were […]
D’Alberto & Graham and Grimsley Law Firm have merged their practices to form the firm of D’Alberto, Graham & Grimsley. The firm is located at 508 Meeting St. in West Columbia. Partners Dan D’Alberto, Michael Graham and Ben Grimsley created the firm in October through the merger of their respective […]
Mark Anthony Brewing has announced plans to build a new state-of-the-art brewery and production facility in Richland County at the Pineview Industrial Park, in Columbia. The company’s $400 million investment will create 300 new jobs and represents one the largest economic investments in Richland County history. This will be one […]
Brookland-Cayce and Gray Collegiate Academy are in the S.C. High School League football playoffs this Friday. Brookland-Cayce will travel to Camden Friday in the first round of the Class 3A playoffs. Game time is 7:30 p.m. The game is the WACH-FOX 57 Sonic Friday Night Rivals Game of the Week. […]
The Quail Hollow Fall Festival begins at 6 p.m. Friday at Quail Hollow Tennis And Swim Club, outside on the banks of the Saluda River. On Friday, November 13 – Gates open at 6 PM.There will be music by 48 Fables & Duncan Sims and the Accused 7:30 PM – […]
There is a new sculpture in Cayce. You can find the beautiful and creative piece near the entrance to Riverwalk entry in Cayce’s River Arts District. The sculpture is close to the intersection at State and Lyles streets. The blue butterfly bench is a creation of Will Bryan Designs. The […]
Central Bark has opened in West Columbia. It’s at 2931 Augusta Road. Central Bark is scheduled to open Wednesday. It’s across from ALDI at the intersection of Methodist Park Road. According to its Facebook page: Central Bark West Columbia’s Enrichment Doggy Day Care creates a healthy and balanced day care […]
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting death at a home on South Hampton Avenue in Red Bank. William Clark, 38, died of an apparent gunshot wound he sustained Monday night, according to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher. Deputies were dispatched to the scene Monday night after a […]
Jamal Devontae Coburn, a 28-year-old West Columbia man, was sentenced to thirty-five (35) years in prison following his conviction in Lexington County for the murder of Corey Anthony Jamison. The Honorable William P. Keesley presided over this week-long jury trial and imposed the sentence following the jury’s verdict late last […]
The City of Cayce has announced details for the 2020 Christmas in Cayce! Christmas in Cayce is one of the most cherished events by Cayce residents and visitors alike. This year, the year of COVID, Cayce has combined Carols Along the Riverwalk, the Cayce Historical Museum’s Christmas Open House and […]
You won’t believe what they’ve done with the place. Historic Columbia Speedway in Cayce was the venue, Monday, for a Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Mix and Mingle. The Chamber welcomed Cola Concerts. “We’re truly investing in” the area said Adam Epstein, CEO of Innovations Arts and Entertainment, the company developing the […]
The Town of Lexington’s emergency ordinance requiring masks in-public has expired. Instead of extending the mask ordinance at its last meeting, Lexington Town Council did not address the issue. Lexington Town Council meets in person, and Lexington One school have been implementing in-person classes since October. The death rate attributed […]
Savage Craft Ale Works is becoming an immediate landmark in West Columbia’s River District. At 430 Center Street, the Brookland City Hall and Fire Station, built in 1925, are taking shape. The signage has been placed on the outside wall of the building and the brewing tanks were added in […]
The Brookland-Cayce Cheer Team won first place at Silver Fox Invitational Saturday. Link to Brookland-Cayce Cheer video The Cheer event featured several high school teams and was held at Dutch Fork High School.
Monica Pamella Swain, 28, was seen by deputies removing mail from mailboxes in a Columbia neighborhood.“During a routine patrol, deputies were flagged down by workers who witnessed a woman taking mail out of area mailboxes and putting it in her vehicle. When the vehicle was located, deputies saw Swain removing […]
The City of West Columbia has taken the coronavirus very seriously. While the future impact of the virus is not certain, City of West Columbia leaders will remain vigilant to fight its effects. “From the beginning we have done all we could to combat the coronavirus,” said West Columbia Mayor Tem […]
Northside Middle School has created an “Honor Hallway” to recognize area veterans, with photos submitted by students and staff. The display will remain up for the month of November. It’s one of the many ways that Lexington Two schools will salute veterans for Veterans Day, which is on November 11.
The West Columbia Police Department is teaming up with Bi-Lo, at 2349 Augusta Road, this Saturday, November 7, and November 14, from 10 AM until 2 PM, for the 24th annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. West Columbia Police Officers will be at Bi-Lo filling up patrol cars with food and gift […]
The Modern Locksmith is coming to Cayce. NAI Columbia’s John Gregory represented Irmo Lock Company in the purchase of its second location in the Columbia market at 538 Knox Abbott Drive in Cayce. It will be named “The Modern Locksmith.” The unique shaped building is across from the Brookland-Cayce High […]
State Sen. Nikki Setzler of West Columbia wins reelection Tuesday to state Senate Seat Dist. 26. Setzler, a Democrat, received 54.42% of the vote. He received 23,364 votes. Smith received 45.49% of the vote or 19,533 votes. There were 42,935 votes cast in the race. Results posted by the SC […]
It seemed as President Donald Trump was headed for reelection, Tuesday night, when vote counting abruptly stopped in several states. Trump, a Republican, was ahead of challenger and former Vice President Joe Biden, a Democrat, in five states, when the counting stopped. Trump leads in Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and […]
US Sen. Senator Lindsey Graham defeated Democrat Jaime Harrison, Tuesday. Graham, a Republican was reelected to a fourth term. When the race was called, Graham had a lead over Harrison of 55 to 43 percent. Graham reportedly spent as much as $100 million in his campaign against Graham.
Cindy Kessler, Beth Dickerson Branham, Liz Chitty Castles and Abbott Bray were the top four vote-getters for the four open seats on the Lexington Two School Board. The election was held Tuesday. Kessler and Branham are incumbents. Kevin Key was also on the board and he got the fifth-most number […]
Investigators with the Cayce Department of Public Safety are searching for a vehicle involved in a hit and run collision. The incident occurred in the east bound lanes near of 1925 Airport Blvd, at approximately 7:45 PM. Officers were notified shortly after 8 PM, when a passing motorists observed an injured pedestrian on […]
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died after being struck by a vehicle about 4 p.m., Monday, in the 5800 block of Edmund Highway near Pelion. According to Fisher, Ms. Lisa Claudine Fry, 47, of Cayce was pronounced dead a short time later at an area […]
Before 7 a.m., Tuesday, long lines were forming at two polling sites in West Columbia. Before the sun came up, voters were assembling at Providence Presbyterian Church on Hummingbird Drive and at Our Saviour Lutheran Church on Sunset Boulevard. The polls are open until 7 p.m. Aside from a presidential […]
Tuesday is Election Day in South Carolina. Polls are open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Voters are not only casting ballots in the U.S. Presidential race, but there is a U.S. Senate seat in South Carolina being challenged. There are also many federal, state, and local contests. President Donald […]
From Anna Huffman – City of West Columbia Communications – The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of West Columbia by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR) for the […]
The City of West Columbia City Council voted to extend an ordinance to require face coverings for 60 more days, at its meeting Tuesday. West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles said the data he has seen indicates a lower rate of the spread of COVID-19 when masks are required. Councilman Mike […]
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the pedestrian who was killed by a vehicle in the 4900 block of U.S. Highway 321 just after 6 p.m., Sunday. According to Fisher, Mr. John Scott Castner, 52, of Gaston was pronounced dead at the scene due to his injuries. Mr. Castner […]
From Dawn Kujawa – Lexington Two Communications Director – Airport High School senior Caleb Huggins declared his intent to bowl at the college level. Huggins announced his intent to sign with Belmont Abbey College during a ceremony at the Lexington Two high school Friday. The signing ceremony was attended by […]
One death is too many, but only one COVID-related death was reported in the state, Sunday, according to the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control. There were 1,336 new COVID cases and 97 in Lexington County. The recovery rate for COVID is higher than 99 percent for patients under […]
Halloween is over, election day is upon us and believe it or not, some are already preparing for the Christmas season. Amazon is looking to hire more than 1,300 seasonal employees in South Carolina, most of them at Amazon’s West Columbia fulfillment center at 4400 12th St. Ext., just outside […]
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a motor vehicle accident that occurred at the junction of Interstate 77 Northbound and Interstate 26 Eastbound at approximately 3 a.m., Saturday. According to Fisher, Mr. Allen Ozoris Evans, 31, of Columbia was pronounced dead at the scene […]
Reagan Daniels- Joyner BCHS was crowned Brookland-Cayce’s homecoming queen, Friday night. She was introduced at the halftime of the Brookland-Cayce – Airport football game. The photos of Reagan and all of the Homecoming court were taken by Doreen Sizemore. In the football game, Brookland-Cayce defeated Airport 51-0.
There will be road closures and detours in Lexington on Sunday afternoon (Nov. 1) for the 18th Annual Lexington County Veterans Parade in downtown Lexington. The road closures and detours will begin at 1 p.m., said Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green. West Butler Street will be closed from Columbia Avenue […]
For the first time since the year 2000, Bill Bingham is not on the ballot for the Lexington County Two School board. He has no regrets. “I was able to do what I set out to do,” said Bingham. “We improved the image of the district.” He said he feels […]
Halloween is Saturday. It’s an unusual year for trick-or-treat with a global pandemic impacting our activities. But cancelling Halloween activities could affect mental health, according to medical experts, especially for children already anxious over the pandemic. Airport High School in West Columbia conducted its annual recognition of Halloween with a […]
Airport High School will be at Brookland-Cayce Friday night as the crosstown rivals resume their annual high school football series. The Bearcats defeated Airport, 24-20 in an exciting contest, in the junior varsity game played Wednesday night at BC. Tickets for Friday’s game are still on sale from 11 a.m. […]
Airport and Brookland-Cayce tangle at 7:30 p.m. Friday on the campus of Brookland-Cayce High School. It is BC’s homecoming game being played in a year that was shortened because of COVID-19. Brookland-Cayce’s Homecoming Parade moved down Knox-Abbott Drive, Wednesday and turned right onto State Street, in front of the school. […]
Early voting began in Lexington County. And in West Columbia, Tuesday, the line was long, according to Lainie Lewis. “Well I’m standing in line at the West Columbia Community Center to vote! And things seem to be moving,” posted Lewis, who owns State Street Trading Company. She said she eventually […]
The Lexington Sheriff’s Department is is working with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department in an effort to catch a serial robber. Six robberies have happened since Oct. 18 at stores near an interstate in Lexington and Richland counties. At each one, a man has kept a hand in his pocket […]
Airport High is inviting families in the community to enjoy some Halloween fun on Wednesday (Oct 28) at its annual Trick-or-Treat Lane. The school event, a favorite community tradition for more than 20 years, will be a drive-thru from 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. on the school campus, 1315 Boston Ave., West […]
The Lexington School District Two Board voted to return-to-school five days a week, Nov. 12, Tuesday night. Hybrid students are now going to school two days a week. Hybrid students returning Nov. 12 will be: four-year-old kindergarten to second-grade students; self-contained special education students grades kindergarten-through- 12th-grade; and Lexington Two […]
Units from the West Columbia Fire Department and Lexington County Fire Service were on scene of an natural gas leak at the corner of Jarvis Klapman Blvd and Hendrix St.. Monday afternoon. Dominion Energy gas were called to come in and stop the leak.Jarvis Klapman Blvd. was temporarily closed between […]
There are several locations open for absentee voting in Lexington County. The General Election is Tuesday (Nov. 3.) The West Columbia Community Center, 754 B Avenue, West Columbia, is an Absentee Voting Location from October 27 – 29, from 8 AM – 5 PM. For more voting information, go to […]
A Columbia man has been charged with September shooting and killing a man and dumping the body at a closed rest area on I – 20. Richard Lee Hudson, 65, stands accused of murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. […]
Paul Mitchell The School – Columbia has moved to Meeting Street in West Columbia. “We’re super excited to be here,” said Scott Bills, the school’s director. “We’ve investing in a growing area.” The school trains cosmetologists; barbers; nail technicians; and estheticians. Its students give reduced-price hair and cosmetic services. The […]
The 2020 Airport High School Homecoming winners are: Anna “Pete” Davis- Homecoming Queen; Gavin Epps- Homecoming King, The Eagle award for raising the most money for Camp Kemo- Dylan Barr and Dallis Roof. Other winners: Queen 1st runner up: Aarria Daye; Queen 2nd runner up: Diane Diaz; King 1st runner […]
Ashley Hunter, spokeswoman for the City of Cayce has made an announcement “There are many things that we love about our city,” she said. “The people, the low cost of living, our neighborhoods, our quality of life and our Cayce businesses just to name a few.” One of the things […]
A person riding a motorcycle was killed, Friday on Platt Springs Road in Lexington County, at McLee Road. A Lexington man has been arrested for felony DUI in connection to the case. The collision occurred around 5:50 p.m. Friday, according to Lance Cpl. Tyler Tidwell of the SC Highway Patrol. […]
The City of West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market is open every Saturday, from 9 AM – 1 PM, at the Interactive Art Park, 425 Meeting Street, West Columbia, under the pavilion. The market includes vendors selling original art, crafts, foods, and produce. Saturday (Oct. 24) is a beautiful day […]
West Columbia is a hotbed of activity. All parts of the city are filled with enterprising new projects. The eight members of West Columbia City Council see the activity in their districts from ground level. Each council member has provided an update for their constituents. Mike Green – District One […]
Cola Concerts will present country star Kip Moore to the Columbia Speedway Entertainment Center Thursday, Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. This will be one of Moore’s first performances since the release of his fourth album, Wild World, in May, which was named one of the top albums of 2020 by […]
The River District Association cut the ribbon at its new location at 803 Meeting Street, West Columbia, Tuesday. The River District Association is a non-profit organization that will promote the growth and viability of small and independently owned businesses in The River District, from Riverwalk, on the Congaree River, to […]
Lexington County School District Three, in Batesburg-Leesville, schools is preparing to transition face-to-face students in grades 6th through 8th at Batesburg-Leesville Middle School from the current hybrid schedule to a four days per week in-person model beginning on Nov. 2. Lexington One and Lexington-Richland Five have also implemented expanded in-person […]
The Lexington Police Department is working to identify whoever is responsible for a burglary and vandalism that occurred at the Golden Hills Golf and Country Club on Oct. 5. Someone broke into several buildings on the property and damaged multiple vehicles including: golf carts, drink carts, and a John Deere […]
The residents of the Saluda Gardens Neighborhood Association are having a Trunk-or-Treat event in 1100 block of Mohawk Drive. It is scheduled from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday. Oct 24. The event is drive-thru or walk-thru. Call: 803- 464-0609 for more information.
A forum was held Tuesday to “Meet the Candidates”for the Lexington Two School Board. It was at the Lexington Two Innovation Center and was presented by the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce. The event candidates introduced themselves and answered prepared questions. Incumbent Beth Branham, a Brookland-Cayce graduate, former English […]
The City of West Columbia has released its October-November Newsletter. It is the eighth edition of the city’s newsletter. It includes a message from Mayor Tem Miles. There are also updates from all of West Columbia City Council members. West Columbia businesses are also profiled in the newsletter. Link to […]
Silver Airways has announced flight service out of Columbia Metropolitan Airport, beginning Thursday, Dec. 17. The low-cost carrier, offering fares as low as $49 one way for the launch of the new service, will fly to Tampa, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando, Florida. “We are delighted to introduce Silver’s safe, reliable, […]
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is reporting that 85-year-old James Jordan has been found- and he is safe. Mr. Jordan’s caretaker told deputies she last saw him about 10 p.m. Sunday. Mr. Jordan is 5’ 6” tall and weighs 134 pounds. He was last seen wearing turquoise shirt with khaki […]
From the 11th Circuit Solicitor’s Office – Lexington County officials recently conducted in-person court activity for guilty pleas inside the Mark H. Westbrook Judicial Center. Judge Walton J. McLeod IV presided over proceedings last week, which included multiple violent crime cases: Anthony Fanning, 38, received the maximum sentence of twenty […]
West Columbia’s Recycling Day is this Saturday (Oct. 24) from 9 a.m. until Noon at City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia. Take scrap, metal, electronics, dry paint, tires, paper, and unused prescriptions to the City Hall parking lot for disposal. Call: the City of West Columbia at 803-791-1880 with questions.
Last Thursday was a historical night in West Columbia. Special guests West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles and Midlands Tech’s Tom Ledbetter spoke at the Mota Crosslinking Business Academy to highlight successful Latino businesses and celebrate Hispanic heritage. It was the first SC Latino Business Day celebration hosted by Vanessa Mota […]
The University of South Carolina defeated 15th ranked Auburn 30-22, Saturday. The win ended a couple of droughts for the Gamecocks. It was the first win over a ranked team at home in 16 games. It was also the first victory since 1933 over the Tigers and the first win […]
Boo at the Zoo returns to Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden on Friday, October 23 until Friday, October 30. A limited number of timed tickets are available each evening and should be purchased in advance as most nights will sell out. Boo at the Zoo will take place from 5 […]
Freshman quarterback Hunter Helms of West Columbia came into Clemson’s second game of the season, Saturday, and threw two touchdown passes. The Tigers defeated Georgia Tech by a score of 73-7. Hunter’s father Todd Helms posted a photo of his son and commented: “My boy after his first TD as […]
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the pedestrian who was fatally struck by a vehicle on Friday at approximately 6:30 a.m. in the 200 block of Alexandria Street in West Columbia. According to Fisher, Mr. Charles D. Stone, 85, of West Columbia was in the road when he was […]
The City of West Columbia is in the middle of a renaissance in the areas of residential, commercial building, public spaces and the hospitality industry. Feature photo is state Sen. Nikki Setzler and Tem Miles in front of new signs promoting West Columbia attractions and sites. West Columbia Mayor […]
From Dawn Kujawa – Lexington 2 Communications Director – Busbee Creative Arts Academy teacher Alex Pinto had no idea what she was walking into as she headed down the seventh-grade hall Thursday morning. As she entered the main atrium, cheers and applause erupted from students, colleagues and district administrators alike. […]
Lt. Vincent Silano had been serving as the interim chief for the Town of Pine Ridge. He resigned Tuesday night at a town council meeting. He had been with the Town of Pine Ridge since 2018, according to his professional profile page. He’d also worked as an officer in Cayce. […]
From Dawn Kujawa – Lexington Two Communications Director – Airport High School fishing duo Tanner Schultz and Jacob White are used to competing on a big stage, but next week they’ll be representing at a whole new level. The two will compete in the Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster High School […]
Airport High is inviting families in the community to enjoy some Halloween fun on Wednesday, October 28, at its annual Trick-or-Treat Lane. The school event, a favorite community tradition for more than 20 years, will be a drive-thru from 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. on the school campus, 1315 Boston Ave., West […]
Brookland-Cayce High School swimmers set five new school records at the recent 3A State Championships at the North Charleston Aquatic Center. Highlights from the Brookland-Cayce’s girls meet, held Saturday (Oct. 10) include a fifth-place finish and a new school record by Kenlee Ann Cassella in the 500m Freestyle, and an […]
A traffic circle, for the sake of safety, is coming to Fish Hatchery Road at Busbee Road in Lexington County, according to the South Carolina Department of Transportation. The intersection will be turned into an “all-way” stop beginning Monday (Oct. 19.) The all-way stop will to remain in place until […]
A repaired bridge on Cedarcrest Drive over I-20, in Lexington, is reopening Tuesday afternoon, according to the SCDOT. The bridge was hit by a tractor-trailer in a fatal accident on Sept. 20. The crash damaged the columns and underside of the bridge. Construction crews have been working to restore the […]
Lexington Police detectives are investigating a shooting incident that took place Monday afternoon at the Park North Apartment complex on Brookhill Street West, in Lexington, according to Chief Terrence Green. At approximately 2:55 p.m., officers were dispatched to a shooting incident in the complex. Officers found a man inside an […]
Lexington Two School students will not go back to a five-day-a-week schedule before Nov. 12. That date is the end of the first nine weeks. District students now attend school in-person two days a week, or all virtually. “Right now we have a good plan,” said Lexington Two Superintendent Bill […]
Lexington Police detectives were seeking information on the whereabouts of a teenage runaway in crisis who left her home overnight, according to Chief Terrence Green. But she has been found and returned home safely. Monday morning, officers were dispatched to a residence on Creek Side Lane in the Town of […]
Richland County Coroner Gary Watts released the name of the individual who was located Sunday in Columbia. Samuel Laundon, 19, of Cary, North Carolina, was pronounced dead at the scene. His body was found inside the Vulcan Quarry unresponsive. An autopsy revealed that Laundon died as a result of blunt […]
The West Columbia Beautification Foundation awarded the quarterly featured property to Carpet One Floor & Home, 1061 Sunset Blvd. The business received the award for the beautification of the building, entrance, and plantings around the new sign. Carpet One Floor & Home recently purchased the building and moved from their […]
Mike Hagins is the radio voice of Brookland-Cayce High School athletics via his radio station, 1620 AM-The Dove. Late last week, Hagins, a BC grad, who has been on dialysis for years, went to the hospital for a kidney transplant. Brookland Cayce’s football team and Cheer team gathered to send […]
A body of a man was found Sunday afternoon. It matches the description of a missing University of South Carolina student, said Richland County Sheriff’s Department deputies. USC student Samuel Laundon, 19, was reported missing at about 1 Saturday afternoon, according to the RCSD. The body was found in some […]
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is searching for a missing University of South Carolina student. A missing person’s report was filed just before 1 p.m. Saturday for Samuel Laundon, 19. He was last seen in the Olympia area of Columbia between Georgia Street and Rivers Edge apartments off Huger Street. […]
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in vehicle collision that occurred on South Lake Drive near Bluefield Road in the Red Bank area shortly before 11 p.m. Saturday. According to Fisher, Mr. Frank Harry James Sturkie Jr., 39, of Lexington was pronounced dead at the […]
Lexington County deputies have charged a man with murder in the death of his girlfriend. The woman was found dead in a Wynnsum Trail home in June. She has been identified as Patricia Smerdell, according to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher. Scott Mattison Horton, 53, was charged with murder in […]
Thursday, investigators with the West Columbia Police Department and the Richland County Sheriff’s Department made an arrest from a Sept. 20, armed robbery. On September 20, Javon Emory Jenkins and Jonathan Wesley Scott Woods had their vehicle towed and were dropped off at UHaul located at 400 Orchard Drive in […]
Want to find out about all West Columbia has to offer? The city has commissioned a series of videos that detail the good things that are going on. There is a welcoming video, and the titles range from: Parks and Recreation and Shopping and Dining to Quality of Life and […]
The Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce-sponsored “Parade of Lights” has been cancelled for 2020. The Chamber’s Board of Directors decided to cancel parade, it was announced Thursday. The parade has become a tradition and a part of our community – the chamber wrote in a release – and one that […]
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department said around 8:30 a.m. Thursday to expect delays on I-20 near exit 55. The post from the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department reads: “A driver has died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after being involved in a single car crash in the eastbound lanes, according […]
The Board of Trustees of Lexington School District Two will hold a Special Board Meeting at 5 pm on Monday (Oct. 12) to consider a Return to School. Students in the district now have the option to attend in-person classes for only two days a week. They can stay home […]
The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department has announced there will not be a Veterans’ Day Parade this year because of COVID-19 fears. The parade is traditionally held in November, coinciding with Veterans Day. Many Lexington County veterans and related organizations normally participate in the parade. In lieu, we […]
Regal Cinemas Pastime Pavilion 8 is closing Thursday. The theater is at in Northlake Village at 929 North Lake Drive. There are four other Regal Theaters in Lexington-Richland area. A Twitter post Monday afternoon by @RegalMovies reads: In response to an increasingly challenging theatrical landscape and sustained key market closures, […]
Joseph Randolph Henry, a 30 year old Irmo man, was sentenced to 40 years in prison following his conviction in Lexington County for Murder and Possession of a Weapon during commission of a Violent Crime. Judge Frank R. Addy, Jr. imposed a sentence of 35 years on the Murder charge […]
Tim James was sworn in as the newest member of Cayce City Council, Tuesday. He was elected to Cayce City Council Dist. 1 on Sept. 22. James won the seat by one vote over Tiffany Aull. James joked that many people have taken credit for being that one vote. He […]
The City of Cayce City Council extended its ordinance requiring Individuals to wear face coverings, Tuesday. The ordinance was put in place for another 61 days. Cayce Mayor Elise Partin said she had corresponded with Tod Augsburger, President and CEO at Lexington Medical Center. Augsburger told her people still need […]
United States Attorney Peter M. McCoy, Jr., announced Tuesday that Harold James Jones, Jr., 49, of Lexington, was sentenced to ten years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute marijuana. Evidence presented to the court showed that on Dec. 2, 2016, law enforcement was notified […]
Cayce City Council will discuss a mask requirement at its meeting, Tuesday. A mask requirement has been in effect in Cayce since July. The meeting is at 6 p.m.Cayce City Hall is currently closed to the public, and the meeting will be virtual. Anyone wishing to speak on an item […]
(From the C-WC Chamber) The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce will present “Meet the Candidate”for the Lexington Two School board. It’s at 6 p.m. Oct. 20, at the Lexington Two Innovation Center, 509 Bulldog Blvd. At the event candidates will be given a brief amount of time to introduce […]
As of Sunday, there have been 171 COVID-related deaths in Lexington County, since mid-March, according to the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control. Click for link to Lexington County COVID-10 data The average age of COVID-19-related deaths in Lexington County is 80-years-old. Two elderly people in Lexington County died […]
South Carolina football fell to 0-2 after a 38-24 loss to third-ranked Florida Saturday in Gainesville. USC lost at home last week to Tennessee. The Gamecocks travel to Nashville this week to play Vanderbilt at noon in a game that will air on the SEC Network. The loss to a […]
Two of the three high schools in the Lexington Two attendance area lost their football games. Friday. Gray Collegiate was the only winner this week. Airport and Brookland-Cayce lost. Scores are below: Gray Collegiate Academy – 56, Columbia – 0 North Augusta – 41, Airport – 6 Strom Thurmond – […]
The special meeting of the Lexington District Two Board of Trustees scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 6, has been postponed until Thursday, Oct. 15. The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 15, will be rescheduled at a later date. The meeting will be held remotely […]
Socializing became more legal Friday. Gov. Henry McMaster today issue Executive Order 2020-63, which lifts all occupancy limitations in restaurants throughout South Carolina, effective immediately. Previously, South Carolina’s restaurants were operating at 50% capacity. Now, they will be able to operate at 100% capacity. Other restaurant safety guidelines – including the […]
The City of West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market is open every Saturday, from 9 AM – 1 PM, at the Interactive Art Park, 425 Meeting Street, West Columbia, under the pavilion. The market includes vendors selling original art, crafts, foods, and produce. Shop with the vendors and interact with […]
September was Emergency Preparedness Month. And so far, 2020 has been a less-active year weather-wise and the coronavirus crisis has impacted emergency preparedness. “With COVID, we have not been as busy,” said West Columbia Police Chief Dennis Tyndall. When officers do respond they follow all COVID safety procedures, including mask-wearing […]
The 2020 Children’s Chance Celebrity Golf Classic is being held Thursday, Oct. 22, at Mid Carolina Golf Club in Prosperity. The Celebrity Golf Tournament is an exceptional day of golf with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and families in need across the state of […]
For this weekend’s home openers for Lexington Two high schools, Airport’s varsity football team plays North Augusta, while Brookland-Cayce’s plays Strom Thurmond. Both games are scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Friday. In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the district is communicating specific requirements for athletic events where spectators will be […]
The Lexington School District Two Board has scheduled a “Special Meeting” for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6. The first item on the meeting agenda is: “Consideration of Return to School Draft Proposal.” Lexington Two students currently are allowed full-day school for only two days a week. The meeting will be […]
Another Lexington County School District is going to more in-person classes. Lexington-Richland School District Five will transition to a 4-day in-person schedule for students. Lexington School District One begins the move to four-day a week, in person classes, Monday. Lexington School District Two still only offers a hybrid schedule, allowing […]
Detectives with the Lexington Police Department are involved in an investigation that began in the Town of Lexington and is ongoing in the City of Columbia, according to Lexington police Chief Terrence Green. On Monday, afternoon, information was given by several sources to detectives that a human fetus had been […]
Savage Craft Ale Works is a high-profile, much-anticipated project at 430 Center Street. Work on it is progressing. The schedule for completion has been disrupted due to the coronavirus, and the availability of construction materials. Savage Craft Ale Works is being built in the former West Columbia (1925) City Hall […]
From Anna huffman- City of West Columbia Communications – The West Columbia Beautification Foundation has launched its Holiday Yard of the Month Competition to recognize residents who have gone above and beyond to decorate their homes for the season. Submissions are due on Friday, October 2. Program Guidelines• Submissions […]
Lexington County deputies found a man wanted for burglary and made two other arrests Friday at a Red Bank home. Jeffrey Adam Flowers, 28, is accused of second degree burglary, according to arrest warrants. Deputies also arrested Michael Lee Pendleton, 28, and Cynara Deshay Davis, 30, as they searched for […]
A second half effort failed for the University of South Carolina, Saturday. The Gamecocks lost 31-27 to Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium. (Photo from Paxton Brooks’ Facebook page) While the news was bad for Carolina, Airport graduate Paxton Brooks had a better day. Brooks punted six times, averaging 40.5 yards per kick. […]
All three schools in the Lexington Two area won their football games, Friday night. Brookland-Cayce defeated Fox Creek, 41-6 in North Augusta. Airport beat Midland Valley 20-0 at Airport, and Gray Collegiate Academy defeated Batesburg-Leesville by a score of 27-20 at the Midland Sports Complex in Pine Ridge. File photo
Have seen the changes at the old Maurice’s Piggie Park Barbecue site across from the Walmart entrance on August Road, in West Columbia? It’s beside Ruby Tuesday. The barbecue restaurant has been closed a while. According to West Columbia City Councilman Mike Green, responding to a constituent’s inquiry, a Take […]
There were cheerleaders, proud parents and fans who could lose themselves in the euphoria of the game. The Brookland-Cayce Junior Varsity football team took the field Thursday versus Fox Creek.The Bearcats defeated the Predators 22-7. It was the opening of a football season that was postponed because of the coronavirus. […]
The Bureau of Land Management in West Columbia is sponsoring a “Bring Home Your Own Wild Horse or Burro” event Oct. 9 and 10. It’s at the South Congaree Arena, 395 Oak St. South Congaree. Adoptions and sales begin at 9 a.m. on Friday (Oct. 9.) The event begins at […]
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who was found deceased Wednesday at an abandoned rest area along Interstate 20 westbound. The individual was identified as Mr. Walter R. Payne Jr., 69, of New London, Ohio. According to Fisher, Mr. Payne’s body was discovered near a wooded area […]
After a recount of votes for the Cayce City Council Dist. 1 seat, Tim James was certified as the Winner Thursday morning, according to a release from his campaign. James was ahead of Tiffany Aull by a count of 180-to-179 going into the certification process, Thursday. “The campaign was proven […]
Lexington and Richland County residents are encouraged to recycle electronics, hazardous waste, scrap metal, tires, cooking oil, to have paper documents shredded on site free of charge and to bring household goods to be reused by Goodwill Industries on Saturday, October 3, from 8 a.m. until 12 noon at Irmo High […]
West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market has been a very beneficial venue in a time of coronavirus crisis. It’s open from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturdays at 425 Meeting Street, behind the Terra restaurant and inside of West Columbia’s Interactive Art Park. There is plenty of City of […]
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department reported Wednesday morning that it is in the early phases of a death investigation at a former rest area off I-20 west, between the 48 and 49 mile markers. The body was found about 8 a.m. by a SCHP Trooper patrolling the former interstate rest […]
West Columbia City Councilman Mike Green posted an unofficial vote count document from Tuesday’s special election for Cayce City Council Dist. 1. The vote count shows candidate Tim James with a one-vote lead over Tiffany Aull. James had 190 votes and Aull had 189, according to the document. The document […]
The Lexington County School District One’s Board voted Tuesday to bring pre-kindergarten through second-grade students into school for face-to-face instruction four days a week (Monday–Thursday.) Fridays will remain as stay-at-home virtual class days. The addition of more in-person class days will begin Oct. 5. Also, some students with Individualized Education […]
The vote count from Tuesday’s Special Election for Cayce City Council, District 1 is within one percent of the margin of error and have yet to be certified by Lexington County Registrations and Elections. The three candidates are Tiffany Aull, Tim James and Megan Lightle. Tara S. Almond resigned from […]
United States Attorney Peter M. McCoy, Jr. announced today that federal, state, and local law enforcement officers charged 17 individuals in federal court for their roles in a drug trafficking organization that operated out of the Midlands region of South Carolina. The charges follow a more than two-year long investigation […]
Units from the West Columbia Fire Department, along with EMS, were on the site of the Family Dollar store on sunset Boulevard at Hummingbird Drive in West Columbia, Tuesday afternoon. Smoke could be seen coming from the west rear side of the building.West Columbia police rerouted traffic coming out of […]
The City of West Columbia, with the Town of Springdale, has been awarded a $20,000 grant to establish a financial wellness program for the over 250 combined member workforce. More specifically, the funding will be used for classes, training, materials, and videos all of which will be utilized by the […]
The special election for Cayce City Council District 1 is Tuesday. Polls are open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. If you normally vote at Cayce precinct 3 – Cayce United Methodist Church – please note that the precinct has been temporarily moved. There is only one voting precinct and […]
Lanes were closed on I-20 at mile marker 56, the Cedarcrest Road overpass, after a tractor-trailer crashed into the bridge supports and caught fire. The collision Sunday resulted in the death of Benjamin Edward Parker, 44, of Douglasville, Ga. All lanes have been reopened, but Cedarcrest Road is closed at […]
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died as a result of a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 20 Westbound, near mile marker 57, at approximately 05:30 p.m., Sunday. According to Fisher, Mr. Benjamin Edward Parker, 44, of Douglasville, Georgia was pronounced dead at the scene due to […]
There candidates have filed to run for the District One Cayce City Council Seat. Those candidates are Tiffany Aull, Tim James and Megan Lightle, according to Mary Brack, Director of the Lexington County Registration and Elections office. The election for the office is Tuesday. Tara S. Almond, the current District […]
West Columbia’s Hunter Helms, who played last year at Gray Collegiate Academy, got into Clemson’s football game versus The Citadel Saturday. He completed two passes. Clemson won 49-0. Hunter’s high school coach Adam Holmes, and father, Todd Helms, were proud of the freshman. “So proud to have been Hunter’s high […]
West Columbia’s new Dunkin’ donuts is scheduled to open Tuesday. It’s is at 2871 Sunset Blvd, beside Bojangles and across from Lexington Medical Center. The first 100 customers at the new store will get a prize, according to a press release. The new donut shop is beside the new Chipotle […]
One person was killed Sunday afternoon in a collision involving a tractor-trailer, said Cpl. Sonny Collins of the South Carolina Highway Patrol. The fatal crash occurred around 5:30 p.m., Sunday, on I-20, westbound at mile marker 56 in Lexington County. The truck ran off the road and struck a bridge […]
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the victim of a homicide that occurred at approximately 1 a.m., Saturday, in the 100 block of Industrial Drive in Lexington. According to Fisher, Ms. Janet Carol Buril, 75, of Lexington was pronounced dead at the scene due to blunt force trauma to […]
From Anna Huffman – City of West Columbia Communications – The West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater, 109 Alexander Road, and 100 Riverside Drive, West Columbia, is now open after being temporarily closed due to flooding.
Lexington Police are working a suspicious death investigation and Police Chief Terrence Green is asking for those who may have information about this case to please come forward. On Saturday, at approximately 1:20 p.m., officers were dispatched to the Hickory Hill mobile home park, located at 142 Industrial Blvd. in […]
River Bluff High School postpones the beginning of its varsity football season after three individuals associated with the team tested positive for COVID-19. This decision does not impact River Bluff High’s junior varsity or B teams. “While we were looking forward to playing Lexington (Sept. 25) and South Aiken (Oct. […]
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the pedestrian who died as a result of being struck by a vehicle in the 3500 block of Augusta Road at approximately 5:45 a.m., Thursday. According to Fisher, Mr. Otto X. Asmond III, 26, of West Columbia was pronounced dead at the scene […]
The Largest Open House of New Homes is the 2020 TOUR OF HOMES and it includes West Columbia properties. It begins Saturday and will be held over the next two weekends in September from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays and from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on […]
Lexington County deputies have arrested a Pelion man accused of murder in connection to a shooting death last month. William David House, 33, is charged with murder, according to an arrest warrant.The victim has not been positively identified, according to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher. “Detectives have determined House and […]
Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has releasd the names of two individuals who died on Thursday. The South Carolina Highway Patrol, Columbia/Richland Fire, and EMS responded to I-26 westbound at mile marker 99 just after midnight in reference to a motor vehicle collision. Nicholas Vulpi, 20 of Chapin, S.C. was […]
Collin Hill will be the starting quarterback when the USC opens the 2020 football season, Gamecock Coach Will Muschamp announced the QB change Thursday. USC’s first game is against the Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday, Sept. 26. (USC Athletics Department photo – Colin Hill) Hill is a graduate transfer from Colorado […]
According to the Town of Lexington Facebook page, Trader Joe’s has shown interest in putting a store in Lexington. Here’s the post: It’s not a done deal yet, BUT Trader Joe’s has shown some interest in putting a store in the Town of Lexington!Sign this petition to let them know […]
The SC Highway Patrol is reporting that one person died after being struck on US 1 in Lexington County, Thursday. A 2004 Jeep Patriot was traveling north on US1, near Ermine Road, when it hit a pedestrian crossing US 1, said Master Trooper David Jones. The incident occurred at 5:45 […]
As the remnants of Hurricane Sally, that made landfall in the Gulf, move east over South Carolina, we’re getting heavy rain. A tornado watch has been issued for Lexington County, and 12 other counties, for Thursday. There are also flash flood warnings. In West Columbia streams that have been reduced […]
The West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater, 109 Alexander Road, and 100 Riverside Drive, West Columbia, is temporarily closed due to flooding.
West Columbia’s River District has recently welcomed two high-profile businesses. Feature photo – Brenden Blaschke and Candy Shaffer of Select Physical Therapy. D’Alberto and Graham Attorneys and Advisors opened its newly constructed office building at 508 Meeting Street in August. Select Physical Therapy opened in January in the Brookland development, […]
The SC Highway Patrol is reporting that two people were killed on I-26 early Thursday morning. A 2007 Chevrolet HHR was traveling west on I-26 in Richland County. The vehicle ran off the road and hit a guard rail. The driver of the HHR was killed, said Master Trooper Brian […]
A group of South Carolinians assembled at the South Carolina State House, Tuesday, and requested an end to COVID-19 mandates. The group’s call is for Gov. Henry McMaster to end the burdensome state of emergency regarding COVID-19 because it is hurting the economy. The group also wants state’s cities and […]
The budget addresses the costs and potential costs of COVID-19 and funding for elections in the state. From the Office of Sen. Nikki Setzler – South Carolina Senate Minority Leader Nikki Setzler (D-Lexington) offered the following statement after the Senate’s passing of H.5201, the General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year […]
West Columbia Beautification Foundation is selling bricks that will be placed at the entrance of Carraway Park at the Riverwalk. The bricks will be inscribed with the name, or tribute, directed by the buyer. Return the order form below by email to cotte@westcolumbiasc.gov or mail Attn: Colleen Otte – 200 […]
From Lynne Douglas – Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Columbia Metropolitan Airport has announced the selected artists for its 2020 – 2021 Art in the Airport Program. Over 115 submissions were received from local artists reflecting the impressive talents of the art community. Four artists were selected to exhibit their artwork for […]
Are we seeing the beginning of the end of the COVID crisis? No new COVID-19 deaths were reported for Monday The SC Department of Health and Environmental Control reported 14 SC COVID-19 deaths Monday, but all occurred at an earlier date. DHEC also announced: Lexington County had 33 new positive […]
The Lexington County Library is several opening branches, including the Cayce – West Columbia branch, to the public during the following hours:Monday – Thursday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Friday & Saturday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM. The branch is at 1500 Augusta Rd. […]
The Cafe Strudel food truck will be at WECO Bottle and Biergarten Thursday from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. WECO is at 626 Meeting St., West Columbia. Stop by the biergarten on Thursday to enjoy the mobile offerings of West Columbia’s Iconic Cafe Strudel. Philly Cheese Steaks, Chicken Phillies, Strudel-Style […]
From the Columbia Police Department – At approximately 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, a Columbia Police officer on patrol in the 2100 block of Bull Street detected a strong odor of smoke and saw a dense layer of fog hovering in the area. Columbia Fire Department crews were already approaching the […]
Several grassroots organizations are planning to gather at the SC Statehouse, at 10 a.m., Tuesday, to tell lawmakers that it is time to end COVID restrictions and open up the state, fully. The demonstrators do not want the governor to make any additional Executive Orders adding COVID 19 prohibitions. They […]
Multiple crews responded to a fire at the historic Babcock Building in the Bull Street area of Columbia, Saturday morning. Fire fighters were attacking the fire from the outside of the building. EMS was also on scene, according to the Columbia Fire Department. The first crews responded sometime after 6:30 […]
Multiple SC Grassroots organizations representing hundreds of thousands of South Carolinians will be gathering at the SC Statehouse, Tuesday, said Pressley Stutts, chairman of United Patriots Alliance. The rally is to tell lawmakers that it is way past time to open up the State of SC fully by removing the […]
From Dawn Kujawa – Lexington Two Communications Director – An Airport High School student has been announced as a semifinalist in the National Merit Scholarship program, a prestigious recognition representing fewer than 1 percent of U.S. high school seniors nationwide. Brycen Redmond will have an opportunity to continue in the […]
From Dawn Kujawa – Lexington Two Communications Director – A Brookland-Cayce High School student has been announced as a semifinalist in the National Merit Scholarship program, a prestigious recognition representing fewer than 1 percent of U.S. high school seniors nationwide. Joseph Buchmaier will have an opportunity to continue in the […]
Parents of Lexington-Richland School District 5 are holding a Parents March on Monday. The group said citizens of the community will rally at the school board to get children back in school five days a week, in-person. The rally will be at 5:30 p.m. at the District 5 Board meeting. […]
Nephron Pharmaceuticals is looking for nurses. Are you a retired nurse, school nurse or hospital nurse. Nephron – which is based in West Columbia, just outside of Cayce – is testing students for COVID-19 across the state in an effort to get South Carolina back to normal. The job offers […]
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is looking for 16-year-old Bella Pierce. they want to bring her home, safe. Family members told deputies they last saw her July 20 when she left her West Columbia home about midnight. She has some family in Blythewood.Bella, whose full name is Evelyn Isabella Pierce, […]
The Springdale Police Department is holding a special dedication ceremony in the memory of Faye Marie Swetlik. It is at 7 p.m. on Sept. 22 at Benton Park, 2915 Platt Springs Rd. Little Faye, is the six-year-old Springdale Elementary School student who went missing from her Churchill Heights home in […]
West Columbia’s Interactive Art Park opened in September of 2019. Carraway Children’s Park opened two months later. Despite a year marked by the coronavirus crisis, the parks are now getting rave reviews. Click here to see a list of West columbia Parks “We love this park,” said Will Warren of […]
The article below is featured in the West Columbia Newsletter. Click here for a link to it West Columbia is a great place to live and the real estate market is red hot.“The West Columbia market is very busy,” said real estate agent Melissa Sprouse Browne, of SC Realty. She […]
A multi-vehicle collision has left one person dead in Richland County, said Master Trooper David Jones of the South Carolina Highway Patrol.The incident occurred around 10:40 p.m. Monday. According to Jones, a 2015 Nissan Altima, a 2012 Dodge Avenger, and a 2018 Ford Fiesta were traveling eastbound on I-20 when […]
From Anna Huffman – City of West Columbia – The City of West Columbia has released their community video created by CGI Communications, Inc. The community video program will help to promote the City of West Columbia to new families, residents, and businesses. The videos can be found on the […]
There will be school busses on the road Tuesday. Students return for the first day of the school year 2020-21. Photo is of Riverbank Elementary School teachers. Lexington School District Two teachers reported to school in August. Students have the option of attending class in-person two days of the week, […]
S.C. State Treasurer Curtis Loftis may be looking for you. He said there is more than $650 million in unclaimed property, of residents in South Carolina, that the treasurer’s’ office has access to. Photo of Curtis Loftis is from the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, where he won an award. “The […]
From SLED – Agents of the S.C. Law Enforcement Division are investigating an incident from Saturday in which shots were fired during a confrontation between a man and deputy from Lexington County Sheriff’s Department who was responding to a domestic violence call. The suspect has been identified as Mark Louis Cote, […]
The Gray Collegiate Academy Basketball team got its rings, Friday. The team won the 2019-2020 2A State High School Championship. It was the third 2A basketball championship in a row for Gray. “They are so many great kids and families,” said Gray head coach Dion Bethea. He referred to his players as great […]
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the motorcyclist who died as after being struck by a vehicle on the Interstate 20 Westbound near exit 39 at approximately 12:30AM on Sunday. According to Fisher, Mr. Jeremy Shane Smith, 49, of Aiken was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries […]
There was a fatal accident involving a motorcycle in Lexington County, early Sunday morning , according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. A 2006 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling west on I-20, around 12:35 a.m. Sunday. The motorcycle was struck from behind by a Ford Mustang near mile marker 39, […]
Lexington County deputies and other first responders were at the scene of a shooting in Manchester Park subdivision, in the Red Bank area of Lexington County, after a deputy was shot, Saturday afternoon. A man had barricaded himself in a house. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department later reported the man […]
The City of West Columbia invites everyone to visit our Meeting Street Artisan Market. Come out and participate in this slice of the community! We are very excited to add this opportunity to the West Side and hope you will #HeadWest to check it out. The market meets under the […]
The Sunset Boulevard Corridor of West Columbia is a great location for a business. In addition to the growing City of West Columbia, merchants are on a pathway between Lexington and Columbia. “It’s a great location. The (US) 378 traffic is wonderful,” said Shonna Williams, owner of Jaas Boutique at […]
From Dawn Kujawa – Lexington Two Communications Director – The vision for Lexington Two’s much-anticipated performing arts center is coming to life, with renderings shared as part of a recent project update. Lexington Two’s Board of Trustees viewed preliminary design plans from Jumper Carter Sease Architects at its recent August […]
The Taylor Watford Foundation Hope Cup Golf Tournament is Sept. 24, at Golden Hills Golf Club in Lexington. Proceeds from the tournament go to fight substance abuse. The foundation is hosting this year’s tournament in special memory of Seth Vining. He died from an accidental overdose Nov. 14, 2019. To register to play […]
The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center is excited to announce these dynamic, newly-appointed members of the Chamber Community Branding Committee: Phillip Blair – Owner, WECO Biergarten; Paulette Russell; Leasing & Development, EB Development; Kathy Whetzel – Owner, Whetzel’s Automotive; Ashley Lambert – Marketing Director, Steel Hands […]
The Town of Springdale’s Splash Pad will be closing for the season at 7 p.m. on Sept. 13. The town of Springdale invites all to come out and enjoy the splash pad while you can. The Splash Pad is at Felton C. Benton Park on Platt Sprigs Road, beside Springdale […]
A Gilbert man is accused of sexually assaulting a female child at a family gathering last weekend. Jose Perez, 24, is charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor and kidnapping, according to arrest warrants. “Detectives responded to the 300 block of Redhaven Road Sunday and interviewed people who were […]
All lanes of Augusta Road/US-1 at Tarrar Springs Road in Lexington have reopened. The road was closed because of a crash, according to the Lexington Police Department. Lexington County Fire Service and EMS responded quickly to the incident. Several people were transported to the hospital from the scene, according to […]
The demolition of Pineview Elementary, 3035 Leaphart Road in West Columbia, has started. The 52,300-plus square-foot school was originally built in 1968 on nine acres of land. Pineview closed in spring of 2018, after hosting little Lexington Two students for 50 years. Would-be Pineview students now go to the new […]
Looking for a job? House of Raeford is hiring for all positions. The poultry processing facility, at 414 Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia, is hiring for full-time positions and offers: great pay and excellent benefits.You can apply at House of Raeford’s offices or at: www.houseofraeford.com
Studio 2LR Architecture + Interiors released some photos of Savage Craft Ale Works, being built on Center Street, in West Columbia. The project is transforming the old Brookland City Hall and Fire Station. Hopes are for the micro-brewery to open in October. The new photos – posted by Studio 2LR […]
With the restrictions from the coronavirus impacting many businesses, the Congareee River has been a sanctuary for those who want to get outdoors. The traffic has been high on the river. Michael Mayo, of Palmetto Outdoor Center, said his business has been 100 percent normal this summer. The river outfitter […]
Lexington Police made five DUI arrests in the Town of Lexington, SC during Saturday night’s MADD South Carolina Saturation Saturday. These arrests started with traffic stops for speeding (as much as 20 mph over the speed limit); driving left of center and into oncoming traffic; and for disregarding a red […]
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the motorcyclist who died as a result of a collision with a motor vehicle that occurred near the intersection of U.S. Highway 378 and Spool Wheel Road at approximately 03:55 p.m. on August 17. According to Fisher, Mr. Paul Edward Yon, 56, of […]