From Lexington School District One- Mary Beth Hill. In a staff last Monday (Jan. 13) Melissa C. Rawl, principal of Lexington High School, announced her plans to retire. Of her retirement, Lexington County School District One Superintendent Greg Little said, “Melissa Rawl truly represents the best of Lexington District One. A quiet, calm leader, her employees know that she cares about them, […]

Footprints, splatter patterns and the powers of observation mark the journey through The International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes, opening Saturday, Jan. 18, at the South Carolina State Museum. The interactive experience combines science with history and culture to bring to life the historic underpinnings of author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s rich and vibrant stories. Museum guests will learn how Sherlock Holmes, […]

From the office of Eleventh Circuit Solicitor’s Office Chesnee Labri Mattress, a 25 year old Lexington County woman, was convicted yesterday by a Lexington County jury, after approximately three hours of deliberations, for the Murder of Annette Riley, age 44, following a four-day trial. The Honorable Walton J. McLeod, IV, presided over the trial and sentenced Mattress to 35 years […]

Ground was broken, officially, on Marriott International’s TownPlace Suites at 2915 Sunset Blvd. in West Columbia (across from Lexington Medical Center) Friday morning. Site work on the project has been going on for a while.   “We have a great need for quality hotels, especially with the expansion of Lexington Medical Center,” said West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles. He also thanked […]

The Greater Cayce – West Columbia Chamber of Commerce 2020 Awards Dinner was held at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in West Columbia, Thursday evening. Brent Johnson of 93.1 The lake served as emcee for the 200 or so guests.  Former West Columbia Mayor Bobby Horton received the Lifetime Achievement Award. Other winners were as follows: New Business of Year […]

To kick off the New Year, the West Columbia Public Works and Sanitation departments increased the recycling effort, along with reminding residents to recycle smart. An extra recycle container pick-up day was added in the first week of the year to sanitation routes to help clear the extra volume from Christmas packaging. The city also collected discarded Christmas trees. In […]

From Dawn Kujawa – Lexington Two Schools Communications Four Lexington Two school board members are being recognized by the South Carolina School Boards Association for milestones in board service. Lexington Two board Chairman Bill Bingham and board members Beth Branham and Cindy Kessler are being recognized for 20 years of service, while board member Linda Wooten is being recognized for […]

Richland County Coroner Gary Watts released the name of the individual who died after being involved in a vehicle collision that occurred at approximately 1 a.m., Wednesday, on Monticello Road near Wildwood Avenue, Columbia. Watts said the crash took place as the man who died tried to evade law enforcement in the initiation of a traffic stop. Curtis Antonio Reese, […]

Walmart Face book post from about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday: Good news we are back open and ready for business. We would to thank Dominion Energy for fast service and the West Columbia Fire Department for even faster service. Thanks to all our associates for the fast response time to get us up and running. Good team effort by everyone.!!! Thanks […]

Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green is providing details on the shooting death investigation that has been ongoing since it occurred on December 20, 2019, and he would also like to offer condolences to the family and friends of Wesley Warren-Camp. At approximately 11:36 p.m., officers with the Lexington Police Department were dispatched to a shooting that had occurred during a […]

Ned Randall Tolar, 75, passed away January 12, 2020 at Lexington Medical Center. He was born in Fayetteville, NC to the late N.S. Tolar and Nellie Margaret Dunn Tolar of Lumber Bridge, NC on October 3, 1944. Ned was a former Lexington County Council Member and was the owner/operator of Tolar Properties of West Columbia, SC. He served in the […]

The Batesburg-Leesville Fire Department needed some help. So Chris Swygert asked House of Raeford’s non-profit organization, FLOCK, what it could do. Swygert, a BLFD volunteer firefighter is the Pullet Manager for House of Raeford’s live operations. And  to assist in their service to the greater Batesburg-Leesville community, FLOCK donated a new, state of the art, Thermal Imaging Camera to the Batesburg-Leesville Fire Department at a […]

The Cayce Riverwalk is currently closed from the Blossom Street bridge to the Thomas Newman Boat Landing (phases 1 -3.) The City of Cayce will continue to monitor water levels and will post the latest updates on its city social media sites.

d The West Columbia Riverwalk, from the Gervais Street Bridge to the Moffatt Street entrance, is closed temporarily due to flooding. Once the water subsides and the Riverwalk path is clear, the city will announce when all areas of the West Columbia Riverwalk Park are open to the public.  

Leadership Lexington County (LLC) is celebrating 25 years of developing leaders in the community. The 34 member class of 2019 graduated on January 9. Over the past 25 years, here is Leadership Lexington County by the numbers: 813 Total Graduates of LLC (1995-2019)2019 Service Project raised over $80,000 to build a Pavilion for the Central Midlands Transitional Retreat The 2020 […]

“I can barely believe it, either, but work is finally underway on Wilton Road,” wrote Rep. Micah Caskey on his Facebook page Monday. He also posted a photo of a crew working on Wilton Road. “I’m thrilled the construction has begun,” said Caskey when contacted. ” I’m praying that the weather holds and the actual work will go faster than […]

The Summit Adventure Park is a trampoline park that is opening soon in Cayce. The space where the park will locate is in the former location of Reids grocery store in the Cayce Commons, 2245 Charleston Hwy. “Our brand new indoor park includes Olympic trampolines, two basketball hoops, a trampoline area for children, wipe-out, dodge and more,” are features at […]

The West Columbia Beautification Foundation is hosting the 4th Annual “Taste on the River” on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, from 6 PM – 9 PM, at Stone River, 121 Alexander Road, West Columbia, SC. The best restaurants from West Columbia and Columbia are coming together for a fun evening to showcase their cuisine to help beautify West Columbia. Restaurants participating […]

Dominion Energy South Carolina will conduct the annual test of its Lake Murray Dam inundation sirens on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at noon. The sirens will sound for approximately three minutes. The testing is conducted on the second Tuesday of each January. The inundation siren system includes 10 rotating sirens at locations across both Richland and Lexington counties. The company also conducts […]

Former Lexington County Councilman Ned Tolar died at Lexington Medical Center Sunday. He was a businessman and he represented West Columbia and part of Lexington – District 8 – while on council. Tolar left council in 2018, replaced by Glen Conwell. Tolar was in a serious auto accident in November of 2016, and never completely recovered, according to family friend. […]

Lexington County Emergency crews responded to the scene, early Monday morning, of a commercial structure fire in the 1600 block of Two Notch Road, in Lexington, according to a County of Lexington report. The 1600 block of Town Notch Rd at South Lake Drive was closed. A smoke column was moving toward Lexington. Possible that residents will see and smell […]

It did not take long. There is a new place to dine and get dessert in West Columbia. Sunshine Cafe and Catering Company has moved into 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. The restaurant is open for breakfast […]

West Side Baptist Church celebrated its 75th year of serving the West Columbia community Sunday. The church is at 2100 Platt Springs Rd. West Columbia. West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles, and West Columbia City Council Members Mike Green and David Moye attended Sunday’s 75-Anniversary celebration at the church.

The West Columbia Police Department is requesting your assistance locating a missing juvenile. Ashley Lopez, 11, was last seen on Saturday. She is 5’ 4”, 150 lbs, has long black curly hair, brown eyes and last seen wearing sandals, black leggings and a pink shirt. Lopez may also have a black trash bag in her possession carrying white shoes and […]

Link to Columbia Business Monthly Website Lou Kennedy, President, CEO and Owner of Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corp. is featured on the cover of the Columbia Business Monthly magazine. The magazine is honoring the region’s 50 most influential people, based on staff research and community nominations. Nephron is just outside of Cayce and has a West Columbia address. It’s one of Lexington […]

This feature is from the City of West Columbia Newsletter – Click to access Bill Mooneyhan, Sr., owner of Mooneyhan’s Auto Repair, at 1224 B Avenue, loves doing business in West Columbia. “I would not want to be in business anywhere else,” said Mooneyhan. “This is my home and I love serving the people of this community.” Mooneyhan’s has been […]

Passenger traffic at in 2019 was up… way up! 1,353,788 passengers traveled through the airport – a 13.03% increase over 2018, according to a release from Columbia Metropolitan Airport. “2018 was the best year we had in a decade and 2019 just beat that record,” said Mike Gula, Executive Director of the Columbia Metropolitan Airport. “With passenger traffic up 13.03%, […]

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day is Thursday. It is a day to recognize the contributions of law enforcement officers. National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day is promoted because law enforcement officers have a difficult and sometimes impossible career. West Columbia Police Chief Dennis Tyndall said he is thankful for the day and he feels his officers are supported. “Our officers have […]

Lexington Two’s annual Teacher Recruitment Fair is set for Saturday, February 8. The district will once again offer a $2,500 signing bonus to teachers in select critical subject areas, among them secondary math and science, special education, foreign language, and middle level core content. The fair is scheduled for 9 a.m.-11 a.m. at the Lexington Two Innovation Center, 509 Bulldog […]

Meredith Blackwood, a third-grade teacher at Cayce Elementary School, has been selected as the Cayce-West Columbia Rotary Club’s Teacher of the Month. She is pictured with Lexington Two Superintendent Dr. William James and Jonie Coleman, Director of the Lexington Two Innovation Center. The Cayce-West Columbia Rotary Club meeting is held at the Brookland Baptist Church Conference Center.

The West Columbia Tiger Football Program, ages 10-and-under won the National Championship in Orlando, Fla. on Dec. 19. West Columbia City Council congratulated the West Columbia S.C. Amateur Athletic Union Football Program with a resolution for making history as the first ever S.C. Amateur Athletic Union Football Program to have four age groups of 6-and-under, 8-and-under, 10-and-under, and 12-and-under win the […]

West Columbia Mayor Pro-Tem Jimmy Brooks, right, presented West Columbia Police Chief Dennis Tyndall with his 35-year pin at the West Columbia City Council Meeting, Tuesday.

West Columia Mayor Pro-Tem Jimmy Brooks, right, presented the following employees with their 25-year pins at the West Columbia City Council Meeting, Tuesday: Chuck Jacobs, Water Plant 2, and Legrande Baker, Sewer Collection

West Columbia Mayor Pro-Tem Jimmy Brooks, far right, presented the following employees with their 20-year pins at theWest Columbia City Council Meeting, Tuesday: Lalu Chauhan, Water Plant 1, Bubba Long, Water Plant 2, and Mark Samples, Water Plant 2

West Columbia Mayor Pro-Tem Jimmy Brooks, far right, presented the following employees with their 15-year pins at the January Regular West Columbia City Council Meeting, Tuesday: Scott Bell, Water Plant 1, Ricky Stanley, Water Plant 2, and BJ Unthank, Economic Development.

The following West Columbia city employees were recognized for 10 years of service at the City Council Meeting, Tuesday: Tommy Todd, Police Department, Matt Deas, Police Department, Stacy Turner, Police Department, Odell Smith, Maintenance Department, Chris Cranford, Water Distribution, Andy Upp, Water Distribution, and Eric Sharpe, Water Billing. Mayor Pro-Tem Jimmy Brooks presented the employees in photo with their 10 […]

West Columbia City Council recognized five-year employees at its meeting Tuesday. Five-years of service employees are: Jeremy Amick Police – Department; Korey Davis – Police Department; Eugene Hammill – Police Department; Brad Shirer – Fire Department; Marquis Solomon – Fire Department; Antonio Delay – Sanitation; Dwayne Williams – Sanitation; Ashley Corley – Parks, and Steven Roscoe – Maintenance.

A flood warning has been issued for parts of the Congaree River, according to the National Weather Service – Columbia. The flood warning is in effect until 5 p.m. Thursday. Lexington, Richland and Calhoun counties are included in the flood warning, because of substantial rainfall in December. In December more than nine inches of rain was recorded at the Columbia […]

Is Dunkin’ Donuts coming to Sunset Blvd. beside Bojangles, at 2865 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia? A sign on Sunset Blvd. next-to Bojangles in West Columbia indicates the addition of three new businesses, including a Dunkin’ Donuts. PennTex Ventures Development has a sign on the shoulder of the road that reads: COMING SOON – NEW RETAIL SPACE AVAILABLE. One of the […]

The Board of Trustees of Lexington School District Two has scheduled a Special Board Meeting for Thursday, January 9, at 6 p.m.   The meeting agenda includes an executive session to discuss an “Inter-Governmental Agreement” and “Property Matters.” The meeting will be held in the Board Room of the District Education Center, 715 Ninth Street, West Columbia.  Notices and Agendas are posted […]

This year’s winners of the 20th Annual Millrace Massacre and Iceman Championships are Hunter Cooper in the men’s division and Christina Passafaro in the women’s division, advanced class). Alex Butler and Karen Jackson were novice class winners. The completion attracted a few dozen kayakers to the rapids of the Saluda River near Riverbanks Zoo, Saturday. “It was a beautiful day […]

Second District U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson held a press conference to outline his 2020 Legislative Agenda, Friday, at his West Columbia office. Wilson, of Springdale, expressed satisfaction with the elimination of the “widows tax.” It’s a financial penalty affecting more than 65,000 military survivors in the US. Elimination of the tax was part of the fiscal year 2020 National Defense […]

The vision of Lou and Bill Kennedy – to offer employees of Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation an in-house pharmacy for their health care, prescription medication and over-the-counter drug needs – became reality this week. Bill Kennedy, the company chief business development officer and a pharmacist by trade, opened the full-service pharmacy on Thursday, January 2. Located inside of Nephron’s state-of-the-art 400,000 […]

Have you ever had a Sheri Cola? It was produced in West Columbia. Production of Sheri Cola began in 1939, according to the US Patent Office, and continued through the 50’s and 60’s (Picture Credit: Steve Cohen – bottle was found in a cleared lot in Columbia.) The City of West Columbia researched Sheri Cola and posted these photos and […]

Beginning Oct. 1, 2020, South Carolinians must have a REAL ID license or ID or another federally accepted identification to board a domestic, commercial flight, enter a secure federal building, or visit a military installation. Beginning Monday (Jan. 6) the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles will embark on a statewide tour aimed at getting more South Carolinians their REAL […]

Want something to do on the river in the winter? The Millrace Massacre and Iceman Championships will be held on the Saluda River. Saturday. Jan. 4. It begins at 12:30 p.m. and the Iceman Championships at 3 p.m. In its 20th year, the kayak competition features a furious race on the water. The event is held the first Saturday of […]

Keep the Midlands Beautiful has published a list of places you can take your discarded Christmas tree for Grinding of the Greens. But: Before you drop your tree off:Remove the tree from its stand. Remove all ornamentation, lights, garlands, wires, strings or ties. FREE MULCH FROM THE RECYCLED CHRISTMAS TREES WILL BE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON SATURDAY, JAN. 11, […]

New Year’s Day is Lizard’s Thicket busiest day of the year. New Year’s Day is special at Lizard’s Thicket because it serves the special dish of collard greens and black-eyed peas. Tradition holds that the food brings good luck and wealth to start the new year. There is a West Columbia and a Cayce Lizard’s Thicket. Cayce’s is at 501 […]

Columbia Police have made an arrest in the death of a cab driver Paul Swatsell, 53. Swatsell worked for Checker Yellow Cab. He was found shot to death in his car in the 4300 block of Brookridge Drive, in north Columbia, on Dec. 15. Swatsell was a 1983 graduate of Brookland-Cayce High School. He listed Cayce as his hometown and […]

If you want to ring in 2020 at one of the most-popular fine dining locations around, Als’ Upstairs, Black Rooster, and Terra in West Columbia are taking reservations. And this year, compared to last year, there is much more free parking in the State and Meeting Street area of West Columbia. There is the city’s parking garage with an entrance […]

West Columbia City Hall will be closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2020. Please remember the discharge or shooting of fireworks is only allowed between the hours of 9 am on December 31 and 1:30 am on January 1. If you normally have your garbage pick-up on Wednesday, it will be picked up on Thursday (Jan. 2) this week.

The line of mourners was long Sunday afternoon, as a steady rain poured outside of Caughman-Harman Funeral Home on N. Lake Drive in Lexington. Wesley J.Warren- Camp, 26, was laid to rest. There was a visitation and then his funeral. Burial was at Convent Baptist Church Cemetery, in Leesville. Link to previous report Camp was shot on the night of […]

A dense fog advisory was posted for the Cayce and West Columbia are – and central South Carolina-  by the National Weather Service in Columbia Sunday morning. Visibility was one-quarter of a mile at Columbia Metropolitan Airport at 5 a.m. The fog may become more widespread. The NWS said be aware of the foggy conditions if you have to drive. 

Is a new steak house coming to West Columbia? According to its website, the Carolina Strip Club, an upper-scale steak house that was open at 902 Gervais Street in Columbia is now permanently closed. A report in a local street tabloid said the restaurant’s owner plans to reopen the restaurant in West Columbia in 2020. The owner of Carolina Strip […]

Three parts of the Cayce Riverwalk are closed due to flooding. Phase 4 of the Riverwalk, and the Timmerman Trail were not included in the city’s announcement as being closed. The city of Cayce posted an announcement regarding the closing on Christmas day. It reads as follows: Due to the amount of rain impacting our area over the past week […]

Funeral service information for Wesley Camp has been announced. Wesley J.Warren- Camp, 26, died after being shot Friday night at a company Christmas party of Southern Dreams Realty in Lexington. He was married to Ashlan Diaz Camp who is a Brookland-Cayce graduate. Wesley Camp’s mother-in-law. Angie Diaz of Cayce. “Praying the truth about why this all happened will be revealed,” […]

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the victim of a residential structure fire that occurred in the 400 block of Gardners Terrace Road, Tuesday evening. The blaze occurred just before 7:30 p.m. One Lexington County Fire Services firefighter was treated for minor injuries and cleared on scene. According to Fisher, Mr. Stanley Gonzalez Cook, a 51-year-old resident of the […]

The Brookland-Cayce boys basketball team have won 7 of its last 8 games and head coach Robert Wells like what he sees.  The Bearcats will play the inaugural Cayce Roundball Classic at their new on-campus arena starting Thursday. The tournament will feature 16 teams from 3 states competing in 2, 8-team brackets American and National. Local teams representing Chronicle Country […]

Tem Miles was elected West Columbia Mayor in November. With Christmas upon us, he has begun to settle into the job and he said he is very appreciative. “I’m very thankful for the opportunity to serve as West Columbia mayor,” said Miles. He also said he holds his job in high esteem because of the mayors who came before him, […]

A collision occurred at Sunset Boulevard and Old Cherokee Road, Tuesday in Lexington. All inbound lanes were blocked. Traffic had to be diverted onto Old Cherokee Road. Emergency personnel was attending to those injured. The road was later opened.

Wesley J.Warren- Camp , 26, died after being shot Friday night at a company Christmas party of Southern Dreams Realty in Lexington. Link to original report Camp was a former baseball player for Pelion High School and Newberry College. His death has rocked the family  “We are devastated,” said Angie Diaz of Cayce, Camp’s mother-in-law. Camp’s widow is Diaz’s daughter, […]

The West Columbia Police Department is requesting assistance from the community in identifying the suspect in the pictures and video clip. On Sunday, an Armed Robbery occurred at approximately 11 p.m. at the Zaxby’s located at 2320 Augusta Road. Investigators are looking for any and allinformation in identifying the suspect in this case. If you have information call WestColumbia Police […]

West Columbia Police Department Asst. Chief Scott Morrison was elected the 2nd Vice President for the South Carolina Chapter of the FBI National Academy Associates Board this month. He was a graduate of the 251st Session of the FBI National Academy in 2012.   Chief Dennis Tyndall said, “Having a representative from our department serve on this board of prestigious law enforcement […]

Lexington County deputies have arrested a man accused of fatally shooting three people at a Bush River Road apartment complex Tuesday. Justin Tyler Ellaree Hopkins, 21, is charged with three counts of murder, unlawful carrying of a pistol, first degree burglary and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “Detectives have been working nonstop on this […]

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the victim of a shooting that occurred at approximately 11:30, p.m. Friday.  According to Fisher, Mr. Wesley J. Warren-Camp, 26, of Lexington was pronounced dead at the scene due to a gunshot wound to the upper body. Link to original report The Lexington Police Department and SLED are investigating.

The Lexington Police Department is investigating an overnight death at the business of Southern Dreams Realty, 102 Gantt Street, according to a release from Police Chief Terrence Green. At approximately 11:36 p.m. Friday, officers with the Lexington Police Department were dispatched to a shooting that had just occurred and upon arrival, officers found a man who had been shot lying […]

The City of West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market last market of the season will be Saturday, December 21, from 10 AM – 2 PM, under the pavilion in the Interactive Art Park, at 425 Meeting Street, West Columbia. The market includes vendors selling original art, crafts, foods, and produce. Spring market dates will be announced soon. Attend this Saturday […]

From Cafe Strudel and Terra to Bricks and Stones Pizza Company and Compton’s Kitchen, West Columbia has some of the most popular restaurants around.  And the Christmas season is one of the busiest times of the year for those establishments. “We’re extremely busy right now,” said Mike Davis, owner and top chef at Terra on State Street. Terra is a unique […]

The Boeing CST-100 Starliner Commercial Crew Vehicle Orbital Flight Test was launched at 6:36 a.m., Friday, from Cape Canaveral, Fla. The Starliner streaking through the morning sky was visible at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Staff members of the National Weather Service- Columbia posted photos on Twitter of the Starliner as it propelled through the South Carolina sky. NASA astronauts Michael […]

Thirty-nine middle school students have been selected for the 2019-20 Lexington Two District Honor Band. Students, who were selected through audition, will participate in a band clinic working with David Santiago, director of athletic bands and assistant band director at Newberry College. The Honor Band will hold a concert on Friday, March 6.  Honor Band participants, under the guidance of […]

From Dawn Kujawa – Lexington School District Two Comunications Director. James Brown is passionate about science and the environment, and he’s passing that enthusiasm along to his Lexington Two high school students. Brown was recently named the 2019 Outstanding Green Educator of the Year by Keep the Midlands Beautiful Foundation. We asked the fourth-year AP environmental science teacher at Brookland-Cayce […]

Lexington County Fire Service units responded to a fully-involved vehicle fire at the intersection of Pond Branch and Boiling Springs roads Thursday afternoon. The road were temporarily shut down, while crews extinguished the fire. No injuries were reported.

At approximately 7 a.m Thursday, the Cayce Department of Public Safety responded to a report of a male who was deceased near Exit 116 on Interstate 26, westbound. Cayce DPS officers asked that drivers please take extra caution in the area and find an alternate route if possible. The Lexington County Coroner’s Office is assisting the Cayce Department of Public Safety in […]

Airport High School Principal David Damm has been reinstated. Damm was placed on administrative leave last week. He was said to have used a bad word (dumb@$$#$) over the school’s intercom to describe the behavior of some unruly students, according to parents who have children at the school. The decision to reinstate Damm became public Wednesday evening. There was also […]

The Holiday Parade of Lights was held in Cayce and West Columbia, Saturday. Judges picked winners in several categories. 2019 HOLIDAY PARADE OF LIGHTS WINNERS Best Overall – Dirt Cheap Hauling & Services Best Municipality – City of Cayce Utilities (also 2nd overall) Best Chamber Member Business – Planet Fitness Best Civic/Nonprofit – ABATE of Cayce/West Columbia Best Band – […]

The helicopter known as “Annie,” was struck and damaged by a vehicle last Saturday. As a result of the collision that damaged the helicopter, a 37-year-ol man man from North Carolina was arrested for DUI. “This is what an impaired driver has done to a multi-million dollar aircraft,” said Master Trooper David Jones, of the S.C. Highway Patrol. No one […]

A Yemassee woman responsible for the welfare of a bedridden man is accused of abusing him while caring for him at his Chapin home, according to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. Janet Faye Allan, 69, has been charged with five counts of abuse of a vulnerable adult. The charges relate to five incidents dating back to June, according to arrest […]

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the victims of a shooting that occurred at approximately 11 a.m., Tuesday at a Woodland Village apartment on Butternut Lane. The apartments, in Lexington County, have a Columbia address. According to Fisher, Mr. Branton T. Booker, 28, and Mr. Sheldon D. Livingston, 26, were pronounced dead at the scene. Mr. Duwan E. Williams, […]

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died as a result of being struck by a vehicle, Tuesday. The incident occurred in the 1900 block of Old Dunbar Road in West Columbia at approximately 3 a.m. According to Fisher, Mr. Jose G. Pineda, 24, of Columbia was pronounced dead at the scene due to his injuries. Mr. […]

Two men were fatally shot inside of a Butternut Lane apartment in Woodland Village, in Lexington county, said investigators with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. The report was issued in a release around 12:45 Tuesday afternoon. Another was transported to the hospital with a gunshot wound.  He died later Tuesday afternoon. Detectives said they do not believe it is a […]

Lexington County Fire Services and Irmo Fire District responded to the 200 block of Jakes Landing Road just after 4 a.m., Tuesday, in reference to a fully involved mobile home fire. The blaze had extended to a neighboring home and threatened others. Firefighters on scene were able to save neighboring homes after extinguishing the original fire. Two mobile homes suffered […]

The Columbia Police Department is investigating the deadly weekend shooting of a cab driver, according a CPD release. Paul Swatsell is the man who died, according to his friends who are posting condolences on his Facebook page. Swatsell listed Cayce as his hometown and he lived in Lexington. The shooting occurred in the 4300 block of Brookridge Drive, in Columbia, […]

Reprinted with permission from Lou Kennedy, Nephron Pharmaceutical Owner and CEO. Nephron is outside of Cayce, in the Saxe-Gotha Industrial Park and has a West Columbia address. It’s one of Lexington County’s largest, and highest paying companies. It is common knowledge that health care costs have risen in recent years and we all agree something needs to be done to […]

It rained all day Friday. Sometimes the rain was very heavy. The Columbia Metropolitan Airport received 4.16 inches of rainfall, according to the National Weather Service. It was the highest daily amount recorded at the airport during the Winter (Dec-Feb.)In Cayce, West Columbia and Lexington, roads were closed because of flooding. Click the link to see flood video on Hummingbird […]

A Brookland-Cayce High School athlete has signed a letter of intent to play her sport at the college level, according to a BCHS release. Tennis player Kelsey White declared her intent to play at USC-Sumter, as part of Coach Alex Hoda’s second recruiting class for the school’s women’s team. White was joined at a signing ceremony last week, held in […]

Interstate – 20, east and west, in Lexington County was blocked before 7 a.m. at the 54 mile marker east and west by the due to a possible fuel leak on a tractor trailer. Lexington County Fire Services is on the scene. Master Trooper David Jones of the S.C. Highway Patrol said expect delays as crews work to clear the […]

The Cayce Department of Public Safety is asking for local businesses and families to get involved in the 2019 Shop With a Cop Initiative. Each year, just before Christmas Day, officers from the Cayce Department of Public Safety take children from the Cayce community to go shopping for Christmas gifts. This year, Shop with a Cop will take place on December 20. […]

Wags to Whiskers held its ribbon-cutting, Thursday, at 1301 C Avenue – Unit A. The new dog-care business in Triangle City is owned by Michelle Blackman. Dogs of all ages are welcome and services include everything from brushing and bathing to nail trimming and grooming, Michelle’s clients say she has a way with calming nervous dogs, making them comfortable.

Vestra Lingua Publishing held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce office on 12th Street, Cayce on Dec. 2. Vestra Lingua means “your words” in Latin. It is an independent, no cost book publisher owned by Lisa Cole. Vestra Lingua designs picture books for children and adults. The publisher also specializes in fiction […]

The Board of Trustees of Lexington County School District Two will meet in special session beginning at 5 p.m., on Wednesday, Dec. 18. An item on the agenda includes an executive session. In that executive session is “Discussion of Personnel Matters.” There is also speculation, among parents at a district high school, regarding an administrator, but the district has not […]

It’s turning colder this week and that’s a reminder to those of us in west Columbia that it’s wise to prepare for winter. Gov. Henry McMaster has proclaimed the first week of this month as South Carolina Winter Weather Preparedness Week. West Columbia Fire Chief Chris Smith also said there are precautions, specific to winter, that residents can take to […]

Crews from the City of West Columbia have installed several dozen bollards at the west end of the Gervais Street Bridge. “It’s about 55 or 60 of them,” said Public Works Director Jamie Hook. City personnel were working on the bollards Tuesday. Bollards are a series of posts set at intervals to block, or protect from traffic. Hook said there […]

Want to contribute to a worthy cause and help make your home town better? There two ways to help the West Columbia Beautification Foundation in the holiday season. When shopping on Amazon, type smile.amazon.com, select the West Columbia Beautification Foundation, and .5% of all your purchases will be donated to beautify West Columbia.  The West Columbia Beautification Foundation is also […]

The Airport High School JROTC Drill Team won their 10th consecutive overall All Army Palmetto State Drill Team Championship on Saturday. Below are the competitions the Eagles placed in: 1st Place Squad Exhibition without Arms 1st Place Squad Regulation without/Arms 1st Place Color Guard 1st Place Regulation Platoon Inspection with Arms 1st Place Squad Exhibition with Arms 1st Place Platoon […]

The spirit of Christmas was in the air at the West Columbia City Hall, Friday night. Children, music and finally all was bright when the city’s Christmas tree – and the surrounding grounds – were illuminated. Photos from the evenings festivities are included. The bleachers were full and rows of people were standing as the annual program proceeded. At the […]

The US Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots campaign is collecting toys in West Columbia. The program provides donated toys to local boys and girls before the holidays. You can donate toys at Mooneyhan’s Auto Repair, 1224 B Avein West Columbia and Ricky’s Tire and Auto, 1534 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia. Toys for Tots collected 26,822 toys in 2018 and […]

The Cayce Department of Public Safety, along with Lexington County Sheriff’s officers are working to distribute Christmas food baskets to those in need.

The West Columbia Beautification Foundation recognized Cayce Elementary and Saluda River Academy for the Arts this week for their fundraisers to purchase two trees to plant in the city. Students at both schools — including members of the new service club at Cayce — collected pennies and other spare change to raise the $200 needed to purchase a tree, part […]

The City of West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market is open every Saturday, from 10 AM – 2 PM, through Dec. 21, under the pavilion and now expanded into the parking lot at 425 Meeting Street, West Columbia, SC, in the Interactive Art Park. The market includes vendors selling original art, crafts, foods, and produce. The City of West Columbia […]

A former elementary school teacher has been extradited from Ecuador to Lexington County on charges of sexual contact with a minor. Hianlucas Isturiz Rodriguez, 42, engaged in sexual battery with a Red Bank Elementary School student multiple times while on duty at the school in 2016 and 2017, according to arrest warrants. Isturiz, known by students and parents as “Señor […]

Registration is now open for the City of West Columbia’s 3rd Annual Kinetic Derby Day on April 25, 2020. This year brings new opportunities for fun with family and friends with new obstacles for the Kinetic Sculpture Parade including a “dirty run” and a “clean run”! Registration for Kinetic Derby Day makes the perfect holiday gift. West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby […]

By Dawn Kujawa-Lexington 2 Communications Director Let Lexington Two students help you get into the holiday spirit this season. Several schools will offer musical performances, open to the community. You also can catch performances at several community tree lightings and other holiday events. Here’s a sampling of upcoming activities. Unless otherwise noted, events are at the schools. Friday, December 6 […]

The City of West Columbia is hosting its 15th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, Dec. 6, at 6:30 p.m., at the West Columbia City Hall, 200 N. 12th St. It’s one of the biggest community events of the year and students from local schools are anticipating the chance to participate. “The most special part of Christmas, and the tree […]

A West Columbia man died in a two-vehicle crash in Fairfield County, Tuesday. The man who was killed has been identified as Mark Wakefield, 43, of West Columbia, according to Fairfield County Coroner Chris Hill. The collision occurred at about 2:15 p.m. at the intersection of S.C. 34 and Smallwood Road in Fairfield County, said Master Trooper David Jones. Jones […]

Columbia developer Bill Bradshaw has announced the construction of Flow 2. Flow 2 consists of 12 townhomes overlooking the Congaree River near the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Meeting Street in West Columbia. Site preparation is under way and full construction on the three-story, three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath townhomes across the Gervais Street Bridge is scheduled to begin in December. Homes should […]

West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles was elected by West Columbia City Council as the chairman of the council. Jimmy Brooks was elected Mayor Pro-Tem. The officers were elected at Tuesday’s council meeting. Miles had served as Mayor Pro-Tem in his last term on council before being elected mayor. The chairman of the council is elected for a one-year term. The […]

The two men killed in a head-on crash in Lexington County Tuesday morning have been identified. Ronald C. Bolin, 71, and James F. Gleaton, 73, both of Neeses, were pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries suffered in the collision, according to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher. The two men were traveling together in the same vehicle, and they […]

All lanes of Hwy 378  (Sunset Boulevard) were blocked in the 2800 block, according to the West Columbia Police Department. There was a large gas leak in the area. The eastbound and westbound exit ramps on I-26 onto 378 were closed too after 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. All lanes and ramps were later reopened. The road closure was just west of […]

Two people died in a two-vehicle crash in Lexington County Tuesday morning. The incident happened after 8 a.m. and is being investigated by South Carolina Highway Patrol, said Master Trooper David Jones. The accident occurred on US 321 (Savannah Highway) in Lexington County. According to a highway patrol report the crash was on a two-lane road near the Lexington/Orangeburg County […]

Cocky’s Reading Express, along with Dominion Energy, stopped in at Riverbank Elementary this week and read to students in 4K, 5K, and first and second grades. Cocky made a surprise appearance, too, to the delight of students.  Cocky’s Reading Express will be back at Riverbank Thursday night for a free Family Literacy Night, with food, board games, books, reading and […]

A new TownPlace Suites by Marriott is being built beside Freddy’s Steakburgers on Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia. It is scheduled to open in the Fall of 2020 according to a sign on the property. The property is owned and managed by Solara Hospitality. Solara Hospitality operates three other hotels in the area, according to a February 2018 press release. […]

Carolina Cafe at 2250-M Sunset Boulevard in has closed. It’s in the Westland Shopping Center, where the Food Lion grocery store is. A new restaurant is planned for the building, but details have not yet been released. Carolina Cafe was open in West Columbia for five years. There is a note on the door of the West Columbia restaurant that […]

New members were welcomed at the Greater Cayce West Columbia Chamber Breakfast last Tuesday. They are listed below: Vestra Lingua PublishingLisa ColePO Box 2594West Columbia, SC  29171 Whetzel’s AutomotiveRob & Kathy Whetzel2017 Augusta RoadWest Columbia, SC 29169 Quality Inn & SuitesDaisy Mixon3020 Charleston HWYWest Columbia, SC 29172 Vertex PT Specialists, LLCJoshua Jeffrey1105 12th StreetCayce, SC 29033

The Cayce Department of Public Safety is requesting the community’s help identifying the suspects who were involved in a burglary on November 29. Anyone with information is asked to contact Cayce Department of Public Safety at (803) 794-0456 or report tips anonymously to CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-888-CRIME-SC or www.midlandscrimestoppers.com. Information that leads to an arrest can result in a reward of up […]

Soon many of the trees will soon be bare, as winter makes its pressence felt. But the leaves, before departing, are blessing us with a full burst of robust color. Scroll down to see more photos. .

Gray Collegiate Academy’s Deidra Pompey was named the Greater Cayce-West Chamber of Chamber of Commerce Teacher-of-the-Month, last Tuesday. Deidra is pictured with Chamber Executive Director Richard Skipper and Gray’s Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Adam Holmes. The Chamber meeting was held at Senate’s End.

Gray Collegiate Academy’s KZ Adams was named the Greater Cayce-West Chamber of Chamber of Commerce Student-of-the-Month, Tuesday. Adams is an All-Region running back on Gray’s football team, and he has a 4.0 grade-point-average. He is pictured with Chamber Executive Director Richard Skipper and Gray’s Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Adam Holmes. The Chamber meeting was held at Senate’s End.

South Carolina’s economy is strong because of a 2.6 percent unemployment rate. But the rate of growth in 2020 could be slower than in 2019. That’s the analysis of University of South Carolina research economist Joey Von Nessen. He was the speaker at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Breakfast at Senate’s End, Tuesday. “We’ve had a long period […]

West Columbia Police Department delivered 34 food boxes for families in need for Thanksgiving. The Guignard Neighborhood Association donated $200 for turkeys and other food to complete the baskets. The WCPD officers conducted two days of food drives at BI-LO SuperSaver. West Columbia residents made considerable food donations. Brittany Adams, Jill Williams, Ivey Hatfield of West Columbia Community Outreach, along […]

Officers from the Cayce Department of Public Safety spent the last few days passing out Thanksgiving Food Baskets to City of Cayce residents. Thank baskets came from Mission Lexington and Cayce Upc.

From Dawn Kujawa – Lexington 2 Schools Communications Director – As a new member of the Junior Beta Club at Cayce Elementary, fourth-grader Mackenna Maddox was in search of a community service project. The Lexington Two school was participating in a Carolina-Clemson food drive to benefit Harvest Hope, to see which team could collect the largest number of donations ahead […]

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department arrested Christian Luis Monje, 36, for second-degree assault and battery in connection to an alleged “assault of a woman” in a grocery store parking lot. “Based on our review of surveillance video and witness statements, Monje targeted a woman and followed her to her vehicle as she left a store during the afternoon of Nov. […]

There is no better time to frequent West Columbia’s small businesses than the Christmas shopping season. Saturday, Nov. 30 has been designated Small Business Saturday to help communities thrive. In West Columbia the locally-owned businesses have a warm feel and a personal touch. The proprietors care and take time and listen. Small businesses have a family touch. Small businesses are […]

Forty Honors Choir members at Brookland-Cayce High School will have a Thanksgiving holiday to remember. The choir, under the direction of Wendi Humphries, will perform on opening night, November 29, at the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays Candlelight Processional at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. The Brookland-Cayce choir will join others selected by video audition from across the […]

The Cheer teams from Airport High School and Brookland-Cayce High School competed in the AAAA Championship at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia Saturday. The two teams, who put in hours of rigorous practice almost every day for months performed intricately choreographed routines.

The Cayce Historical Museum is presenting its 30th Annual Christmas Traditions Open House. It’s from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 7. The museum is at 1800 12th Street, Cayce. The open house will feature music, lantern tours, Christmas cookies and cider for all. It will even have a special visit from Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus!

The Lexington School District Two Teachers of the Year were recognized Thursday before the school Board meeting. The top educators were inspiring, talking about about what teaching means to them. AIRPORT HIGH Teacher of the Year: Vicki Stilwell Support Staff of the Year: Merry Nichols BROOKLAND-CAYCE HIGH Teacher of the Year: Ryan Van Omen Support Staff of the Year:  Anita […]

Bobby Horton, who just finished his term as West Columbia mayor received the Green Elected Official Midlands Green Award for 2019, Horton accpted the award at the Keep America – and Midlands- Beautiful Gala at the River Center at Saluda Shoals Park, Friday night.

Local Friday night football scores Ridge View 35, Daniel 28 (Thursday) Dutch Fork 48, Fort Dorchester 0 Myrtle Beach 35, Airport 10 Hartsville 22, Brookland-Cayce 21 Dillon 34, Gilbert 27 Saluda 56, Southside Christian 42 Abbeville 38, Gray Collegiate 35 Hammond 49, Laurence Manning 21

Gray Collegiate QB Hunter Helms was recognized Thursday at the Columbia Touchdown Club luncheon as the Midlands’ Football Player of The Year. He was the only Midlands player selected multiple times by the State Newspaper readers as the Player of the Week. Helms won that distinction four times in 2019 during the ten game regular season. Through 13 games this […]

The City of West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market is open every Saturday, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., through December 21, under the pavilion and now expanded into the parking lot at 425 Meeting Street in the Interactive Art Park. The market includes vendors selling original art, crafts, foods, and produce. The City of West Columbia invites the public […]

Affordable Medical Equipment has been at 1538 Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia since 2007. But that is going to change in the next 12 months. Affordable Medical Equipment is building a new facility at the corner of Sunset Boulevard and Botanical Parkway. “We’re building a bigger facility,” said Chris Carpenter. The new place will have more display space. “It will […]

Education architects are rethinking the traditional educational model in an effort to better prepare students for success. That is the message of U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Mick Zais. Zais also served as the S.C. Superintendent of Education from 2010 until 2014.He was the president of Newberry College for 10 years, too.  Zais visited Gray Collegiate Academy in West Columbia, […]

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a motor vehicle collision that occurred at the intersection of Fox Branch, Smith Pond and Rawl Roads near Lexington. The incident took place at approximately 12:30 afternoon, Thursday. According to Fisher, Ms. Donna L. Lesperance, 66, of Lexington was pronounced dead at the scene due to her injuries. […]

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the pedestrian who died as a result of being struck by a vehicle Wednesday, in Lexington, at approximately 9:20 p.m. in the 1500 block of North Lake Drive.  According to Fisher, Ms. Terry B. Aughtry, 60, of Lexington was walking in the road when she was struck by a vehicle. Ms. Aughtry was […]

If the holiday season is not upon us now, it will be soon. The City of West Columbia is hosting the 15th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, Dec. 6, at 6:30 p.m., at West Columbia City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street. I’m really looking forward to it,” said West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles. “It’s my favorite time of the […]

Ada Jane Setzler was honored Tuesday night for her 20 years service on the Lexington County First Steps Board. She is the wife of Sen. Nikki Setzler of West Columbia. She was praised as a big part of the success story of First Steps. Ada Jane is the longest serving First Steps board member. She has been a leader in […]

Emma Carter is “Not Your Average.” That is the name of one of her songs the Chapin High School sophomore sang live at The Coffee Shelf, when she was 13. In the song she said: “I know what I want from this big, fat world.” And to get it, she is working hard. Emma, now 15, sings and plays guitar, […]

Three Lexington School District 2 teachers were recognized on Monday as part of House of Raeford’s new “FLOCK Loves Teachers” campaign. The focus of the campaign is to bring attention to incredible people or organizations across our community and this week, local educators were celebrated. Each teacher received a $350 Amazon Gift Card and a painting as part of the […]

Grecian Gardens is featured in the November-December edition of the City of West Columbia’s Newsletter. The article is also included below. Link to City of West Columbia Nov. – Dec. Newsletter Alex Koutrakos, with brothers Gus, Nick, and George, opened Grecian Gardens in West Columbia in 1985. Since its opening, Grecian Gardens has become an icon at 2312 Sunset Boulevard. […]

The Holland Avenue Baptist Church Holiday Market is Friday (Nov. 22) from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. It’s hosted by Holland Avenue Baptist Church, 801 12th St, Cayce. The Holiday Market features several vendors, $5 chicken bog, child care and the opportunity for pictures with Santa. There is no charge to enter.

The City of Cayce is excited to announce their 2019 Christmas in Cayce festivities! Beginning on Thursday, December 5th and continuing through the end of the year, visitors can ride or stroll through the Cayce City Hall grounds and enjoy the magic of thousands of twinkling lights and Christmas music. Christmas in Cayce is sponsored by several local corporate partners, so […]

The Board of Trustees of Lexington School District Two will conduct their Regular Monthly Meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday (Nov. 21) in the Board Room of the District Education Center, 715 Ninth Street, West Columbia. The election of school board officers is on the agenda. Alson on the agenda is recognition of Kayla Ezzelle, 7 th Grade Student from […]

Traffic lanes on Interstate 20 in Lexington County will be shifted starting this weekend. The shift will take place on part of an 11-mile section of I-20 that’s being widened to three lanes on the eastbound and westbound sides. The split starts at the 53.5 mile marker and ends at the 60 mile marker. When the shift goes into effect, […]

Gray Collegiate Academy defeated St. Joseph’s Catholic Friday night by a score of 44-18. The War Eagles move onto the third round of the 3A playoffs. Hunter Helms was 12-for-13 with 139 yards passing on a rainy night. Running back KZ Adams racked up 255 all-purpose yards and he scored 5 touchdowns.

Airport went to Lower Richland Friday night and picked up a win. The Eagles defeated the Diamond Hornets 42-12. I was the second time Airport beat LR. The Eagles won 42-30 in September. Lower Richland had not lost since that game, until Friday. Airport is now 9-3, and moves on to play Myrtle Beach in round three of the playoffs.

Under a steady rain, Brookland-Cayce ran over Wilson by a score of 40-6, Friday night at Fort Knox. It was the Bearcats eighth consecutive win.  BC’s Will Way had 151 yards rushing and the Bearcats had close to 400 yards on the ground. Coming into the game Wilson Quarterback Zayshaun Rice had passed for 2,345 yards. But in the rain, neither team […]

Black Rooster was opened in August by premier Chef Kristian Niemi. The French bistro-themed establishment is a part of West Columbia’s Brookland complex. Reviews of the food have been outstanding. Large crowds are also been drawn to Black Rooster’s rooftop bar that offers a magnificent view of the Columbia skyline. As the holiday season approaches, Niemi has agreed to share […]

Chef Greg Martin is the owner of Primal Gourmet in West Columbia. The restaurant and food delivery service has thrived since opening a large base operation at 725 Meeting Street in July. As Thanksgiving approaches, Martin took some time out from his schedule to share the details of one of this special dishes. “I make a beef tenderloin on Thanksgiving,” […]

Snow and ice were reported on I-20, from mile marker 51-61, Thursday morning, by the S.C. Department of Transportation. No lanes were closed. On Wednesday morning, six crashes occurred because of black ice build up in I-20 in the same area. Also inn Lexington County, I-26 East was reported as blocked at the 107 mile marker, Thursday morning, while SC […]

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a single-vehicle accident that occurred in the 300 block of Mill Stream Road in Lexington during the overnight hours of Tuesday. Click for original report According to Fisher, Ms. April Lafay Smith, 54, of Lexington was pronounced dead at the scene. Ms. Smith was traveling westbound when her […]

The Cayce-West Columbia Lions Club collected more than 100,000 pairs of prescription eyeglasses. The Lions clean and recycle usable eyeglasses. Broken glasses are processed in a “scrap to cash” program for revenue to fund local community projects. All public donations, 100 percent, collected by the Lions Club are used for charitable causes. No donations go for administrative expenses. Pictured from […]

Two Airport High School athletes declared their intent Wednesday to play at the college level. Baseball players Cam Beckham and Parker Whittle participated in a signing ceremony for their National Letters of Intent. Beckham, a third baseman, signed a letter with Francis Marion University, while Whittle, a pitcher, will play with Winthrop University. Coaches, family, friends and Airport High teammates […]

One person is dead in a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred in Lexington, Wednesday. The vehicle involved was found near Mill Stream Road, off of Corley Mill Road, around 1 p.m. Investigators are yet sure when the crash occurred. The incident is under investigation by the South Carolina Highway Patrol.

Ricky Williams, a River Bluff High School baseball player with local ties signed to play at Clemson, Wednesday. He is the grandson of Jane and Tony Taylor of West Columbia. His parents are Richie and Heather Williams. Jane Taylor spent more than 30 years in the Lexington Two School District, before leaving the Northside Middle School office more than a […]

A part of I-20 west bound was blocked, Wednesday morning, at the 58 mile marker due to “Black Ice,” according to Master Trooper David Jones of the S.C. Highway Patrol. The blockage was in Lexington County.  The black ice formed on the road and has caused several collisions, said Jones on Twitter. He said motorists could expect delays while crews work […]

The City of West Columbia City Council held a Special Council Meeting on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at 6 PM, to administer the oaths of office to District Two Councilman Trevor Bedell, newly elected District Four Councilman Joseph Dickey, re-elected District Six Councilman Jimmy Brooks, and newly elected District Eight Councilman David Moye. The oaths of office were administered by […]

United States Attorney Sherri A. Lydon announced, via press release Tuesday, that William Tye Grisel, 39, of Lexington, has pleaded guilty. He pleaded guilty in federal court to wire fraud. Grisel used his position and access to company networks and credit cards to embezzle approximately $1,050,000.00 from his employer, Big Red Box (BRB), a waste management call center located in […]

The Brookland-Cayce High School JROTC marched in the 41st Annual City of Columbia’s Veteran’s Day parade. Also in the parade was U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson, who represents Lexington County in the US House. There were veterans from World War II, Vietnam, Korea, Iran and many others on hand. Some in wheelchairs, others hobbled to a spot on the curb to […]

In recognition of Veterans Day, several veterans visited Riverbank Elementary School Friday. Monday was Veterans Day.

The City of Cayce issued a big “Thank You” to the Knight Foundation. Cayce received a $63,000 grant for the Cayce Arts District. “We could not be more excited and grateful! Our city staff, leaders and passionate Cayce citizens worked together to make this happen,” read a post on the City of Cayce’s Facebook page.

New Bridge Academy’s students are always looking to take on community service projects.  This year, they found one right in their own backyard — or, in this case, their own courtyard. Students are transforming an exterior courtyard at the former Davis Elementary, where New Bridge relocated this summer. Students, working with University of South Carolina mentors and Lexington County Master […]

Brookland-Cayce honored some of the school’s veterans Friday morning in an assembly. It was billed as a special day. East Point Academy Celebrates Veteran’s Day. Students at South Carolina’s Premier Chinese Language Immersion School to Celebrate Honor our Nation’s Bravest What: Students from kindergarten to middle school will come together to honor our veterans at two assemblies. The event will […]

A new QT (QuikTrip) gas station is coming to the corner of South Lake Drive and Glassmaster Road in Lexington. The new store will be where three rundown buildings used to be, across from Industrial Drive, according to a Facebook post on the Town of Lexington page. The three buildings on that property are in the process of being torn down. […]

American Red Cross disaster-trained volunteers are assisting a family whose home, located on Big Valley Lane in Lexington, was damaged by a fire Sunday morning. Lexington County Fire Services responded to the blaze. The Red Cross is helping three people by providing financial assistance for food, clothing, lodging and other essentials, and comfort kits containing personal hygiene items. The cause […]

A vehicle versus motorcycle collision in the 4900 block of Sunset Blvd./US-378 is affecting inbound and outbound lanes of traffic. The Lexington Police Department reported the crash at about 10:15 p.m. . Police asked mortorists to please proceed with caution and be alert for emergency personnel who are on scene this collision.

Airport picked up a win in the first round of the S.C. High School playoffs, defeating Colleton County, 21-14, at Airport, Friday night. Airport now moves on to play Lower Richland next week in round two, at Lower Richland. Lower Richland defeated Marlboro County 20-14, Friday.  Gray Collegiate Academy beat Fox Creek 42-7 in the 2A playoffs. Gray QB Hunter Helms […]

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individuals who died after being struck by twp separate vehicles in the 700 block of Sunset Boulevard just before p.m. Thursday. Link to initial report According to Fisher, Mr. Rodney T. Mack, 41, of Gaston was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries sustained. Mr. Mack was walking in the roadway […]

It’s going to get cold overnight, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures during the day will be in the 50s Friday and Saturday, but low temperatures, overnight, will drop into the lower 30s. A Freeze Watch has been issued for Saturday morning. By Sunday, temperatures will warm up to the mid-60s. By Monday, the highs are forecast to be […]

An earthquake was reported in the Cayce-West Columbia area early Thursday morning. The the U.S. Geological Survey said a 2.0 magnitude earthquake was reported 1.7 miles from Cayce. West Columbia Assistant Police Chief Scott Morrison said the department’s “Computer Aided Dispatch” did not register an earthquake. The rumbling and shaking could be felt at 3:45 a.m. and had a depth […]

A Drop-In was held for West Columbia Mayor Bobby Horton Wednesday. It was at the West Columbia City Hall. Horton, who did not run for reelection, is leaving office after three terms as mayor. Click to see photos on the City of West Columbia Facebook page “It’s been a pleasure to serve you,” Horton said of his 23 years in […]

From the Eleventh Circuit Solicitor’s Office. After a trial this week in the County of Lexington, repeat sex offender Rodney Jerome Furtick, 51, received the maximum sentence of 20 years incarceration. The trial began on Monday and concluded late Wednesday afternoon when the jury returned a guilty verdict of Criminal Sexual Conduct – Second Degree. This crime is classified under South […]

The Lexington Two School District issued a press release Wednesday informing the public that Airport and Brookland-Cayce are not consolidating. The release was in response to information that the schools could combine. The Lexington Two release is below: A video surfaced last week presenting the idea of consolidating the district’s two high schools. This is not the case. There has […]

The City of West Columbia cut the ribbon on the much-anticipated Carraway Park at the Riverwalk, Monday morning. It’s at 212 Hudson Street, and described as “A Place for All Children to Play Together.” Special education students and teachers from Lexington Two’s Northside Middle School and Riverbank Elementary School attended the ceremony. US Rep. Joe Wilson was also on hand. […]

Lexington County Fire Services Ladder 33, Tanker 12, Squad 5 and Battalion 2 responded to a dump-truck fire at the sand pits on Pine Ridge Drive Monday afternoon. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.

David Moye, a candidate for the District 8 seat on West Columbia City Council, released a list of names, with quotes of people who have endorsed him. “David Moye’s influence is a key reason Primal Gourmet chose West Columbia for our new flagship.” – Greg Martin, owner, Primal Gourmet (A former police officer who is a resident of the district.) […]

West Columbia’s State Street was filled with music and art, Friday, for the 4th Annual Fall Back Fest. “It’s wonderful to see all these people,” said West Columbia Mayor Bobby Horton. “All parts of the community are represented. There are single people, some are on a date, and there are families. They are all here and it’s free.” Artists painted […]

Brookland Cayce defeated Airport Friday night to win the Region 5 4 A Championship. The Bearcats won the game by a score of 21-0. With the win, BC will get a by Friday. Airport will also make the playoffs and play Colleton County at Airport.

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a single-vehicle accident that occurred in the 200 block of Cedar Road in Lexington just before noon Wednesday. According to Fisher, Mrs. Sharon Polk Mills, 75, of West Columbia was transported to an area hospital where she was pronounced dead on Thursday due to her injuries. Mrs. Mills […]

Elections are scheduled for the City of West Columbia and the Town of Springdale and seven other Lexington County municipalities, Tuesday, Nov. 5. In the City of West Columbia Mayor Bobby Horton is not running for re-election. The two candidates for mayor are West Columbia Mayor Pro Tem, Tem Miles and Madison Duncan. For City Council District 2 Incumbent Robert […]

,The City of West Columbia invites you to the 4th Annual Fall Back Fest on the 100 Block of State Street, Friday, (Nov. 1) from 6 PM – 9 PM. The Meeting Street Artisan Market will be open for a special night edition to kick off the holiday shopping season. Businesses on State Street will have specials for the event […]

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the pedestrian who died due to being struck by a bulldozer on Thursday, shortly before 10 a.m. The incident occurred at GTR Complex, which is comprised of tracks and trails for use by recreational vehicles, near Swansea. According to Fisher, Mr. James Byron Williams, 59, of Swansea was pronounced dead at the scene […]

Crews from Dominion energy and the Town of Lexington Parks Department worked to clean up debris from a downed tree Thursday night. The storm that blew across Lexington county also took down power lines with the tree at Dreher Street near Harmon Street. The street was cleared.

Recently, travelers may have noticed changes in traffic patterns, on Highway 378, as the Town of Lexington works to optimize the operation of the Adaptive Computerized Signalization System. Traffic signals along Highway 378, between Lott Court and Hummingbird Drive, are nearing completion and will help to improve emergency response times for patients requiring hospital care. The $2 million project, which […]

Two former Airport High School athletes who made a name in their respective sports will be inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame on Friday, November 1. This year’s inductees, Ray Stackley and Raymond Hallman, participated in several sports during their time at Airport High, including football and track.  They join other athletes and coaches who have been honored since […]

The Lexingotn YMCA family center in Red Bank, off of old Orangeburg Road, is closing. It has been open for more than 60 years of providing the Lexington community with its services. But lately the Y has not been generating enough revenue because not enough people have been using it. The Lexington Y will officially close on Dec. 20. The […]

Mooneyhan’s Auto Service hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Friday. Mooneyhan’s is adding four new service bays to its facility at 1224 B Ave, West Columbia. “West Columbia is the best place to be and do business,” Mooneyhan said. U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson attended the groundbreaking. He said it’s good to see Mooneyhan’s growing. Wilson was a supporter of Mooneyhan’s when he […]

Halloween night is getting closer and that means zombies are lurking at  1705 Redbird Lane in West Columbia. The zombie posse is comprised of scary wooden figures crafted by artist Jeff Matthews who lives at the house that has presented the attraction for the last four years. Matthews cut out and sketched the zombies. He created the zombie gaggle to […]

Two tenants have signed leases to move into Building Three of the Brookland development at the corner of State and Meeting streets in West Columbia. The new additions to the multi-million-dollar complex were announced on the Wilson-Kibler Twitter page. NYC Bagel and Sandwich Shop is coming to Brookland and Select Physical Therapy is also going to locate in the Brookland […]

New members of the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce were introduced at the Chamber Breakfast on Tuesday. It was held at Cayce United Methodist Church. New members are: (pictured above) Joseph Dickey with Dickey Law Group; Dee Dee Northcutt and Donna Robinson with Home Instead Senior Care; Jenna Dulaveris with Veritas Health Group; Kelli Pournaras with Columbia Smiles; and Tim […]

Leadership Lexington raises $75,000-plus for veterans pavilion The 2019 class of Leadership Lexington County is celebrating raising more than $75,000 through sponsorships, in-kind donations and brick sales, to build a pavilion for the veterans of Central Midlands Transitional Retreat (CMTR). Leadership Lexington will be hosting a pavilion dedication on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 201 […]

Absentee Voting in Lexington County is now open. Election day is Nov. 5, for several municipalities, including West Columbia and Springdale. It’s less than two weeks out. If you are not going to be able to vote on November 5, contact the Lexington County Election Commission to obtain your absentee ballot TODAY! There are 3 ways to vote absentee: Call: […]

Rosters for the annual Touchstone Energy Cooperatives North-South Bowl were released Monday. The game will be played Dec. 14 at Myrtle Beach High School. Gray Colligiate Quarter back Hunter Helms and Gray wide receiver Omarion Dollison are on the North team. Brookland-Cayce offensive limeman Tradd Castles and Airport Wide Receiver Nanders Lawrence are on the South team. Brookland-Cayce’s head football […]

A retired Lexington Two school teacher has been honored with one of the district’s most prestigious awards. Lynn Summer — who worked at Brookland-Cayce High School for more than two decades before her retirement earlier this year — was inducted into the Heroes and Heroines Society during a reception Thursday at the District Education Center. Summer was a health teacher […]

A chase involving a stolen car ended in a massive crash on Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia, Thursday afternoon. The pursuit began at approximately 3:20 p.m. in the Broad River Road and Bush River Road area, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies tried to pull over the car believed to be stolen. The driver fled and the chase […]

From Kim Jamieson of Columbia Metropolitan Airport Columbia Metropolitan Airport continues to see strong and steady growth into the third quarter of 2019. In August, passenger traffic increased 9.15% over July with 120,648 passengers traveling through CAE during the month. Year-to date traffic stats show a 17% increase over the same travel period in 2018 with 898,024 passengers traveling through […]

Do you have an unwanted coat that someone else could use? The Springdale Police Department is conducting a coat-give-away. Coats are being collected for give-away Friday through Monday at Springdale Elementary School and Springdale Police Department. The coats will be given October 26 from 10 am ’til Noon at the park next to the Springdale Police Department. If you are […]

The October full moon was also a Hunter’s Moon. It rose Sunday night and reached fullness at 5:08 p.m. These photos were taken in West Columbia, near Lexington. Over Northside Middle School.  The Hunter’s Moon is the full moon following the Harvest Moon. It’s also the closest full moon to the fall equinox. According to the Farmer’s Almanac, the Hunter’s […]

Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green is asking the Midlands community for assistance in finding Larry Britt Brown, age 32 of Orangeburg, as he has been identified as the suspect of an indecent exposure incident that occurred on the morning of Tuesday, October 8. On that date at approximately 10:35 a.m., officers were dispatched to the Lexington Place shopping center parking […]

Dr. Rudy Mancke will conduct a Guided Nature Tour along the Cayce Riverwalk on Saturday, Nov. 2. An 10 AM there will be a Children’s Nature Tour – and at 1 PM.a Guided Nature Tour – at 201 Naples Ave. Cayce. Explore plants, animals and geology of the area on the slow and leisurly walk by the Congaree River. It’s […]

The intersection of East Butler Street at Creps Street in Lexington was closed Wednesday due to a collision involving a semi truck and trailer striking an electrical pole.

The Cayce Fall Plant Exchange is this Saturday at 10 a.m. at Cayce City Hall! Refreshments will be served and a Master Gardner will be available to answer all of your fall planting questions! **While you do not have to bring a plant to the exchange to participate, if you are bringing plants please drop them off between 9 and […]

The SC Highway Patrol and the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department were on the scene of a train versus pickup truck crash early Tuesday morning, in the 1800 block of Old Dunbar Road in West Columbia. It happened around 4 a.m. and involved a possible entrapment. An injury has been reported, but the condition of that person is not known.

The Gray Collegiate Academy Cheerleaders won first place in the 2A division at the Battle of the Bluff Competitive Cheer event, Saturday. It’s an annual competition at Lexington’s River Bluff High School. Gray Collegiate Academy, is a 9-12 Charter School, on Leaphart Road in West Columbia.

Funeral services have been announced for Lexington County Fire Service Fire Engineer Paul Quattlebaum. Visitation hours will be Monday evening, 5 until 8 p.m. with the funeral on Tuesday at 4 p.m. inside the Fine Arts Center at Batesburg-Leesville High School. Quattlebaum was fatally struck by a semi-truck while responding to a motor-vehicle collision Friday afternoon. The accident happened as […]

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who was killed in a motorcycle versus deer accident that occurred at approximately 11:35. a.m., Saturday. The incident occurred on U.S. 378 in Lexington. According to Fisher, Mrs. Ruth Hunt Payne, 53, of Lexington was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries sustained in the crash. The motorcycle, on which […]

Officers of the Lexington Police Department Patrol Division assisted the Lexington County Fire Service with traffic direction Saturday afternoon as the vehicle carrying Fire Engineer Paul Quattlebaum was escorted through the Town of Lexington, on his return to his home town of Batesburg-Leesville. Quattlebaum was fatally struck by a semi-truck while responding to a motor-vehicle collision Friday afternoon. The accident […]

The Lexington Police Department reported a collision after 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the intersection of West Main Street (US-1) and Park Road. Multiple lanes were closed. Police asked motorists to please be alert to emergency personnel who are in the road responding to the incident. The site was later cleared. The collision was caused by a driver failing to stop for […]

Two males have been charged in separate and unrelated incidents with making threats to students at their respective schools. One of the males attends Carolina Springs Middle School. The 13-year-old made a statement Sept. 30 to another student he was going to “shoot up the school then shoot himself,” according to an incident report. The other male, 12, attends Pine Ridge Middle […]

S.C. Biz News recognized Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation as one of South Carolina’s top three fastest-growing businesses during a celebration last Thursday in Columbia. Nephron is outside of Cayce -in Lexington County’s Saxe Goth Industrial Park- and it has a West Columbia address. “South Carolina is open for business,” said Nephron CEO Lou Kennedy. “Thanks to the competitive environment for business […]

Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a vehicle collision that occurred in the 200 block of James Dunbar Road near Pelion shortly before 9 a.m., Friday. According to Coroner Fisher, Mr. David Charles Dickerson, 52, of Pelion was pronounced dead at the scene due to his injuries. Mr. Dickerson’s vehicle was eastbound when an oncoming vehicle […]

Kyra Picardo, as student at Lexington School District Two’s Busbee Creative Arts Center was recognized as Student of the Month as the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce meeting, Tuesday. It was held at Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church. Pictured with Kyra, middle, are Richard Skipper, the Chamber’s executive director and Stephanie Hucks, Busbee’s principal.

Beth Brooks of Lexington School District Two’s Busbee Creative Arts Center was recognized as Teacher of the Month as the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce meeting, Tuesday. It was held at Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church. Pictured with Brooks, middle, are Richard Skipper, the Chamber’s executive director and Stephanie Hucks, Busbee’s principal.

You’re invited to the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater Friday, at 5:45 p.m., to experience the unveiling of the City of West Columbia’s unique interactive art piece, created by artist Karl L. Larsen. The unveiling is followed by the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Rhythm on the River Fall Concert Series featuring Rob Crosby! #wecosc #bottleproject The City of West Columbia invites […]

A Lexington man who collapsed Sept. 18 during an encounter with Lexington County deputies died Tuesday at Lexington Medical Center, according to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher. Click for link to report Fisher identified the man as 34-year-old Stephen Walter Gagliani. An autopsy is scheduled for Wednesday. “We extend our condolences to Mr. Gagliani’s family members and friends as they […]

An 11-year-old male who attends CrossRoads Intermediate School in Columbia has been charged after deputies determined he made threats on social media to bomb the school and shoot school buses. A Lexington County deputy interviewed the student, whose name will not be released because he’s under the age of 18, during an investigation prompted by screenshots shared with school administrators. […]

A Chapin woman is accused of intentionally setting two fires on the same Lexington County road last week. Kimberly Carothers Wooten, 55, is charged with second-degree arson and willfully burning lands of another, according to arrest warrants. “Based on information gathered during our investigation, Wooten set fire to a trash can beside a house in the 2100 block of Island […]

Museum of Oz Sept. 28 – Nov. 3, 2019 Get ready for a month-long Halloween adventure as the South Carolina State Museum becomes the Museum of Oz! Travel to Oz with daily showings of, The Wizard of Oz 4-D Experience™, enjoy special OZ themed events all month long and adventure through the “Magical Maze of Oz” as you follow the Yellow Brick Road from a Kansas farm […]

A man has been charged with felony Boating Under the Influence after a 68-year-old man was killed on Lake Murray, Saturday night. Two others were also injured and were taken to the hospital as a result of the collision. Tracy Gordon, 53, is charged with three counts of felony BUI after the boat he was driving hit a pontoon boat, according […]

Cayce Elementary students had a special surprise Friday for police officers and firefighters. Students with the school’s Service Club hand-colored about 100 bags and stuffed them with goodies as part of National Thank A Police Officer Day, which is Saturday, Sept. 21. Roughly 20 members of the Cayce Department of Public Safety turned out to receive the gifts for the […]

A portion of the Cayce Riverwalk (Phase 4 – Thomas Newman Boat Landing) was closed Wednesday afternoon. A body was found and the Cayce Department of Public Safety was investigating a possible suicide. Later, Ashley Hunter, City of Cayce spokeswoman said in an statement: “Our condolences go out to the victim’s family. All further questions should be directed to the […]

Sen. Nikki Setzler, of West Columbia, is co-chairing a panel that has been assembled to address congestion on South Carolina’s interstates. Senate Finance Chairman Hugh Leatherman issued a memo thanking members for serving on the special subcommittee. Setzler is the co-chairman of the committee with Sen. Thomas Alexander. In the memo, Leatherman explains the need to address interstate congestion. The […]

The Mardel Christian and Education Store held a ribbon-cutting and Grand Opening Monday morning. The new business is in the West Side Plaza next to Hobby Lobby, 2305 Augusta Rd. West Columbia. “It’s a great addition to the growing number of businesses in West Columbia,” said Richard Skipper, executive director of the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce. Jay DePalmo […]

Lexington County deputies have charged a man after tracing property reported as stolen back to his address, where they found drugs, guns and a commercial trailer with an altered vehicle identification number. Michael Gerald Tart, 38, is charged with trafficking heroin, possession of less than a gram of cocaine, trafficking ice, possession of LSD, possession of anabolic steroids, operation of […]

Lexington County deputies arrested a man Wednesday after smelling marijuana coming from his trailer in a Charleston Highway mobile home park. Datrell Alonzo Graham, 20, is charged with possession of a distribution amount of marijuana and unlawful neglect of a child, according to arrest warrants. “After getting a search warrant for Graham’s home, investigators found more than 28 grams but fewer […]

Do you think it’s been hot this September? The forecast is for some lower temperatures later this week. Highs will be in the 90s, with lows in the 70s, that’s above normal, Monday and Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service in Columbia. But highs will drop to the lower to mid 80s for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Overnight lows […]

Lake Murray is currently experiencing turnover, a naturally occurring event, which contributes to an increase in natural organic matter. This summer, the region has experienced periods of heavy rain followed by long dry periods with high temperatures. As a result, the water treatment facilities that draw from Lake Murray have been presented with extremely high levels of organic compounds, which […]

The River District’s Monthly Breakfast Meeting for the River District Association is Wednesday (Sept. 18) at the Blue Moon Ballroom, 554 Meeting Street, West Columbia. It’s a Membership meeting. Join and see what the River District is all about. You will be shown how to join the growing the River District that is coinciding with the phenomenal growth in West […]

The City of West Columbia is holding a Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening for the City of West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market on Saturday, Sept. 14 – at 9 a.m. The market will be open until 1 p.m.

Nominations are being accepted through Monday, Sept. 30, for the Brookland-Cayce High School Athletic Hall of Fame.   The Athletic Hall of Fame recognizes the accomplishments of former athletes and coaches who excelled in any organized, competitive events on boys’ or girls’ school teams.  To be eligible for the Athletic Hall of Fame, nominees must have graduated from Brookland-Cayce High School […]

In remembrance of the destruction of New York City’s World Trade Towers on Sept. 11, 2001, members of Lexington County Sheriff’s Department and the Lexington County Fire Service retired the American flag that flew over the 9/11 Memorial in Lexington, on Wednesday (9-11.) It was a project of Leadership Lexington County

Lexington House Rep. Chris Wooten was bitten by a snake. “I stepped on a copperhead,” Wooten said as he walked across his yard with flip-flops on- taking a pet outside, around 8 p.m. Sunday. Wooten in a Facebook post said: “Shoot yourself with a .22 rifle in the big toe if you want to know what it felt like.” He […]

I-20 eastbound near mile marker 59.5 in Lexington County  was blocked due to a collision that occurred around 9:30 a.m. Tuesday morning. Injuries were reported by the S.C. Highway Patrol. Officials are on the scene.

Effective Oct. 1, customers who live in Lexington County Curbside Waste Collection Districts 2, 3, 4 and 7 (see map provided) and who subscribe to curbside collection service will experience a slight rate increase as shown below. The increase in rates reflects a CPI increase in expenses experienced by GFI-Waste Industries, which provides curbside collection services for these districts. The […]

Lexington County officials celebrated the opening of the Lexington County Emergency Service Complex East Region Headquarters with a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony Friday. The complex is in a high-commercial traffic area near the Lexington County Industrial park,. It will serve as the region headquarters for the southeastern part of Lexington County. The EMS center will provide primary fire and […]

MA narcotics operation last month netted two arrests, which prompted agents to search a home and a storage unit. Richard Eugene Ford, 60, and, Cynthia Rooks, 51, are charged with trafficking meth and possessing a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “Ford and Rooks distributed more than 1,000 grams during an operation that included agents from the […]

The State Street Art Crawl- or First Friday- in West Columbia is Friday (Sept. 6) from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Come see what all the fuss is about on the left side of the river at the shops and restaurants of the State Street. Lainie Lewis is the owner of State Street Trading Company at 134 State St. “Christine […]

Hurricane Dorian has passed and Lexington Two schools are operating on a normal schedule Friday. The forecast for Friday is sunny, with a high of 95 degrees. S.C. Public Safety director Leroy Smith said there were no deaths reported from the storm. In the West-Metro section of Lexington County- including Cayce and West Columbia and Springdale, the wind gusts were […]

West Columbia Sanitation will be collecting the Thursday, September 5, route as scheduled. High wind gusts are expected in West Columbia overnight and into tomorrow. West Columbia Sanitation crews are asking Trash and Recycling Customers to Please secure your trash cans, debris, and outdoor furniture. Please make sure your bins are secure from the Wednesday route, tonight. Please secure your […]

Lexington County deputies are searching for a man who was reported missing after they found a body at his home Tuesday morning. Read initial article- click here: http://westmetronews.net/woman-shot-and-killed-in-lexington-coroner-ids/ Vincent Shivers, 50, was reported missing after coworkers asked law enforcement to look for him at his house, in the 200 block of Carriage Hill Court. Upon arrival, deputies discovered the body […]

Due to forecasts of high winds and possible tropical storm force gusts associated with Hurricane Dorian that could make school bus travel hazardous,  Lexington Two schools and administrative offices will be closed Thursday, September 5. All afternoon and evening activities are cancelled for Thursday,  including athletic events, extracurricular activities, after-school programs and adult education classes.  The decision to close schools […]

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the identity of the victim of a homicide that is believed to have occurred on the morning of September 2, in the 200 block of Carriage Hill Court in Lexington. Coroner Fisher identified the victim as Ms. Roselynn W. Cedeno, 45, of Lexington.  Ms. Cedeno, who had been shot multiple times, was found […]

Lane reversal operations on I-26 in South Carolina will cease at noon Wednesday so that crews can seek shelter at safe locations outside of the storm’s projected path, according to the SC Department of Public Safety. Law enforcement will begin at noon Wednesday breaking down the lane reversal on I-26 between Charleston and Columbia. If you still wish to use […]

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died after being struck by a vehicle in the 1900 block of Platt Springs Road. The incident occurred at approximately 2:40 a.m. Saturday. According to Fisher, Robbie Lee Grimsley, 60, of West Columbia, was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries he sustained. Grimsley was walking across the road […]

The father of the child who was fatally shot during a home invasion plot in May has been charged in connection with drugs deputies found in the house. Austin Graham Hanahan, 35, is charged with unlawful conduct to a child, according to arrest warrants. Hanahan is also charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana. “During the course of their investigation […]

The City of West Columbia is excited to announce that it has partnered with the @uscensusbureau to support the #2020Census! To learn about the census and apply for a job, visit 2020census.gov/jobs or come to City Hall on Sept 5, 10 AM – 3 PM. https://www.facebook.com/events/499579784161261/

On Monday, the City of Cayce’s Department of Public Safety will work with state officials to reroute traffic for those being evacuated from the coastal counties in response to Governor McMaster’s order of mandatory evacuations, effective at noon on Monday, September 2. Beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, motorists will not be able to travel eastbound on I-26 starting around exit […]

The Lexington County Fire Service Ladder 5 unit responded to the 4400 block of 12th Street Ext. Sunday morning for a reported vehicle fire. Upon arrival, heavy flames were coming from the vehicle, but firefighters had the fire extinguished in a short amount of time, according to a Lexington County report. One person was transported to local hospital for medical […]

Gray Collegiate Academy defeated Swansea Friday night by a score of 63-12. Gray QB Hunter Helms went 21/26 402 yards passing and 6 TD’s. Gray was up 28-6 over Swansea at the half. QB Helms had over 200 yards passing and 4 TD’s in first half.Gray is in West Columbia.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday (Sept. 4) for West Columbia’s Interactive Art Park and Alleyway on State Mural. It’s at 10 a.m. at 425 Meeting St. The one-of-a-kind park will feature musical events, art displays, artists booths and a farmer’s market. It also offers parking space for patrons of the area’s restaurants and users of Riverwalk. The park […]

More than 150 fifth-graders at Cayce Elementary School have added a personal touch to the school.  A mural painted by the students was unveiled, Wednesday. “It gives the students ownership,” said CES Assistant Principal Allyson Long. “They are a part of something. It’s their school. A part of them is here.” Artist-in-residence Michael Geddings oversaw the art project. It was […]

Earl McLeod said expect the number of homes constructed to continue to grow. McLeod is the Executive Director of the  Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina. “The building numbers are better, but it’s different,” said McLeod.  He said expect the construction of more town homes, multi-family structures and the redevelopment of closed shopping centers to include residential units. McLeod […]

Sgt. Adam Creech works in the Special Victim’s Unit – Major Crimes- with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. He was recognized as the Officer of the Month Tuesday by the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce at the Chamber’s Breakfast. It was at the Wingate in Lexington. Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said Creech was instrumental in getting critical information from […]

Kierin Marcellus Dennis, a 24 year old Lexington County man, was found guilty of the murder of Da’von Nathaniel Capers by a Lexington County jury after a six day trial. In reaching their verdict, the jury rejected Dennis’ claim of self-defense. The Honorable Eugene Griffith sentenced Dennis to thirty (30) years in the South Carolina Department of Corrections. Under South […]

We asked last week: Do you know where this business was on Augusta Highway in West Columbia? Bill Mooneyhan of Mooneyhan’s Auto Service provided the copy of the photo. He said the picture is the “gas station where the K-Stop (pictured below) is now. It’s right in front of the former motel that is now the pawn shop. It’s at […]

In an effort to combat the ever-increasing dangers associated with opioid drug use, Lexington County Fire Service firefighters will now carry and administer Narcan for patients suffering from symptoms of an overdose. From Aug. 1, 2018 to Aug. 1, 2019, Lexington County emergency responders answered 223 calls for service where Narcan was administered during the call. This fact represents the […]

Several West Columbia businesses were recently included on a the “Best Of” list in a Columbia publication. The City of West Columbia recognized those businesses in a Facebook post with the words below: We are so proud to have so many amazing businesses in West Columbia!! The Best of for 2019 are: Thompson Funeral HomesPalmetto Outdoor CenterEast Point AcademyCafe Strudel […]

The Scooter Scott Project needs 24 volunteers to work three-hour shifts to collect food on on Oct. 5 and 6, at the West Columbia Walmart . The Scooter Scott Project is providing Snack packs that will go to nine schools in Lexington School District Two to help kids in need. Call Joyce Coleman, 803-397-6944, to sign up. The Scooter Scott […]

Springdale Splash Pad will close for the season on Sunday, Sept. 8. The splash pad operating hours are 10 am to 8 pm every day. “It has brought such joy to see that the park and splash pad have been full of happy children and families! We are so excited that everyone has been able to enjoy free family fun […]

A collision on Augusta Road (US-1) and Cedarcrest Drive in Lexington has lanes closed in both directions on Augusta Road. The Lexington Police Department reported the incident at about 1:45 p.m.. Officers are asked motorists to proceed with caution and be alert to emergency personnel in the road. Lanes were later reopened.

The level of activity in the City of West Columbia’s business community is robust. There are 2,547 businesses in West Columbia. And from January until August, 162 new business licenses had been issued by the City of West Columbia, according to Ellen Ravenell, the city’s Business License Official. Those new businesses include some high-profile additions. Black Rooster, the French Bistro-like […]