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 […]

One of Riverbanks Zoo’s elephants has died. Zoo representatives announced the passing of Robin in a Facebook post, Thursday: It is with heavy hearts that we share the sad news of the passing of one of Riverbanks’ two African elephants. Robin, the Zoo’s eldest female elephant, passed away unexpectedly overnight. “Robin had a lot of spunk and acted half her […]

The City of Cayce is working to implement an Arts District on State Street, the original heart of Cayce. Public art is essential to this vision and the City is commissioning artists to design and paint two murals that will be visible to the public as they are walking and driving along State Street. The City is requesting proposals from […]

A collision on eastbound I-20 between South Lake Drive (SC-6) and Augusta Road (US-1) has the entrance ramp I-20 at South Lake Drive closed. Lexington Police officers are assisting the S.C. Highway Patrol in the area. Seek an alternate route as this area is experiencing extreme traffic congestion.

Richland County Coroner Gary Watts released the name of the individual who died in vehicle collision that occurred early Tuesday morning. The incident occurred on Interstate 20 westbound at mile marker 82, Elgin. Wesley Dean Welch, 47, of West Columbia, was the unrestrained driver of a SUV that was struck by a tractor trailer. Mr. Welch was pronounced dead at […]

The West Columbia Police Department made an arrest in a car theft that occurred on August 20, 2019 in the City of West Columbia. On August 20, 2019 at approximately 9:12 a.m. Officers received a call of a stolen vehicle that had just occurred. The vehicle was stolen from Lizard’s Thicket at 2234 Sunset Blvd in the City of West […]

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died after being struck by a semi-trailer following a multiple vehicle collision that occurred on Interstate 20 Eastbound at mile marker 59 shortly before 11 a.m., Tuesday. According to Fisher, Maliyah Smith, 19, of East Point, Georgia was pronounced dead at an area hospital due to injuries sustained. Ms. Smith […]

Lanes of I-20 East were blocked for a while Tuesday, at the 59 mile marker due to a crash. A pedestrian in the road was struck by a vehicle. The person hit was transported by EMS to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. The initial collision involved several vehicles, according to Cpl. David Jones of the S.C. Highway Patrol. The […]

The  Cayce Department of Public Safety  at approximately 3:30 a.m., Tuesday,  responded to a call of a house fire on Lexington Avenue in Cayce. Upon arrival, officers found the back part of the home engulfed in flames and a female victim who was severely burned. She is being treated at an area hospital. Cayce Public Safety officers located the suspect […]

A dinner event taking place at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10 at Terra on State Street in West Columbia. Terra Chef Mike Davis and the Terra team will have the pleasure of hosting Kevin Pike of Schatzi Wines for a special four-course wine dinner. The prix fixe menu, prepared by Chef Davis, will be complemented by a selection of […]

Lexington Police Officers assisted Lexington County Fire Service with a residential structure fire on Allenbrooke Drive in the Wellesley neighborhood Monday just after 6 p.m. The structure is located right off of Sunset Boulevard, at the I-20 Exit. Access to homes in the area may were temporarily limited until emergency personnel cleared the scene. No injuries were reported, but one […]

Jerome Franklin was diagnosed with type two diabetes at age 26. At age 37, he had a stroke. He is determined to keep fighting the encroaching ailment said his Aunt Michelle Franklin, but he needs physical therapy. To help pay for the physical therapy, Michelle has planned a the Jerome Franklin Fund-raiser Kick-ball tournament for Sept. 7 and 8, at […]

Leo Redmond said he remembers the 1964 Cayce Dixie Youth Little League World Series Championship team. That team was honored in a ceremony at the  Cayce Historical Museum, Friday afternoon. “All of us over here in Cayce were proud,” Redmond said. “There were signs all over the place. They stayed up for years.” Redmond, the former director of the Cayce Historical […]

Richland County Coroner Gary Watts released the name of the individual who died in a motorcycle collision that occurred Friday at approximately 7:10 p.m. The incident occurred in the 7600 block of St. Andrews Road, Columbia. Wade William Brentlinger, 39, of Ashe Street, Lexington, was the driver of the motorcycle. Mr. Brentlinger was transported from the scene by Richland County […]

Lexington School District Two will be back in session Monday. The Cayce Department of Public Safety is reminding everyone about when to stop for a school bus. • Two-lane road: Everyone must stop – in each direction when the lights are flashing and the stop arm on the bus is extended.  • Multi-lane road (3 or more lanes): Everyone traveling […]

West Columbia is a good place to do business. Now it’s even better. Gov. Henry McMaster has designated specific West Columbia properties as part of an Opportunity Zone. Opportunity Zones are provided a capital gains-based, federal tax incentive for investors. The program is designed to encourage long-term private investments in communities that have the potential for a higher level of […]

Twenty-five Lexington Two educators have been awarded $20,000 in grants from Colonial Life as part of its Strong Schools Grant program. Teachers applied to receive grants of up to $1,000 to purchase equipment and resources that support lessons focused on world-class knowledge and skills and life and career characteristics as outlined in the Profile of the S.C. Graduate. The teachers […]

The City of Cayce’s very special exhibit, honoring the members of the 1964 Cayce Dixie Youth Little League World Series Championship team, opens at the Cayce Historical Museum beginning 3 p.m., Friday. The surviving members of the 1964 Dixie Youth World Series Champions Team will gather for a celebration of the exhibit opening at the Cayce Historical Museum. In 1964, […]

The City of West Columbia is collecting plastic bottles to be used in a cool new project. The bottles being collected are 16 ounce and 20 ounce, with lids, labels removed, clean and clear or green. No square bottles, and no one or two-liter bottles. Bring the bottles, by Sept. 13, to West Columbia City Hall and place them in […]

There were 18 foreign students, 14-to-17 years old, sponsored by the Cayce West Columbia Lions Club in West Columbia last week. The students came from from Brazil, Germany, Belgium, Poland, England, Italy, Denmark, Mongolia,Tunisia, Israel, Canada, Norway, and Finland. The group tours South Carolina for two weeks and they stay with Lions Club host families. The Lion’s Club feeds the […]

Be sure to mark your calendars for the History Walk in Cayce this Saturday, Aug. 17, at 10 a.m. First Fort Congaree and 18th Century Trade History Walk: A massacre, murder and a kidnapping. These great stories are part of the Fort Congaree program. Walk to the 1718 Old Fort Congaree site and learn about the struggles of the colonial […]

The West Columbia Beautification Foundation will hold its 5th Annual Tribute for Trees Fundraiser, on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at West Columbia City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia, from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Funds raised at the event will be used to plant trees around the City of West Columbia, beautifying the roadways on Meeting Street and Augusta […]

Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green has announced that the Lexington Police Department will be conducting several Public Safety Checkpoints, in Lexington, on Wednesday, August 14. Officers will be conducting the Public Safety Checkpoints in response to collision incidents, Citizen Traffic Complaints, and previous enforcement in this area focused on speeding and unsafe driving practices. Officers will be checking driver’s licenses, […]

A rising junior at White Knoll High school has been charged after he made an online threat to shoot up his school and kill himself. Lexington County investigators interviewed the male suspect, whose name will not be released because he’s under the age of 17, Monday afternoon at his home. He’s charged with making threats to a school. He’s been […]

Units from Lexington County Fire Services were on the scene of a woods fire along I-20 near the 55mile marker, Tuesday afternoon. Crew members working the fire asked drivers to take their time moving through the area and to expect delays, or seek an alternate route if possible.

Lexington County Fire Services and Lexington County EMS units responded to a residential structure fire in the 100 block of Carolyn Trail Monday afternoon just after 12 p.m. Upon arrival, heavy smoke and flames could be seen coming from the home’s roof and windows. Fire units immediately began suppression operations, before proceeding inside to extinguish the remaining fire. Units remained […]

From Grant Jackson A new Class A office building is expected to be under construction at 508 Meeting Street in West Columbia by the end of August and available after the first of the year. 508 Meeting Street is being developed by Joe Taylor, the former S.C. Secretary of Commerce, who formed State Street Development to facilitate and manage the […]

Lexington School District Two is planning to expand the playground at Saluda River Academy for the Arts. The school is at 1520 Duke Street in West Columbia. The school ground expansion is in the back of SRAA. The district has purchased property behind the school and there is a house on that land. The district is selling that house, at […]

Schools are important to the West Columbia community. This is the last week Lexington Two Schools in West Columbia will be on a summer schedule.  Teachers report to their class rooms Aug. 13, which is next Tuesday. Students begin the 2019-2020 school year on Monday. Aug. 19. “We’re excited, and ready to get started with the new school year,” said […]

There was a collision in Lexington Thursday afternoon at North Lake Drive (SC-6 ) at Old Cherokee Road. It was a significant wreck involving multiple vehicles with significant debris in the road. The crash affected all lanes of traffic. All lanes were eventually reopened after the collision. The contributing factor for the collision involved a driver failing to yield the […]

After a trial in Lexington County this week, sex offender William Derek Bennon, age 47, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison. The trial began on Monday, Aug. 5, and concluded Thursday afternoon when the jury returned a guilty verdict on both charges. Bennon received a sentence of 21 years, concurrent, for each count of Criminal Sexual Conduct with […]

West Columbia’s Zesto restaurant is celebrating 70 years in business in 2019. The anniversary is being marked in the Aug.-Sept West Columbia Newsletter. “It’s been really fun to see so many people over the years,” said Pete Manos, who owns Zesto with his father, Gus. “It’s really cool to be celebrating 70 years.” He said the restaurant started with as […]

G.L. Locklear is the historian of West Columbia. “I’ve looked up the genealogy for many, many families,” said Locklear. And in his research, he has found out a lot about the history of the area. From the day when steamships were abundant in the Congaree River to auto dealerships on State Street. Locklear imparts his knowledge from the corner booth […]

West Columbia Mayor Bobby Horton and and West Columbia City Council presented the city’s Water and Sewer Utilities Employees with a resolution recognizing them for their exemplary service and dedication. Mayor Pro-Tem Miles, pictured, made the presentation at Tuesday’s council meeting.  

A Lexington man who has been charged with attempted murder. According to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department the man shot a woman in his driveway early Tuesday morning. James Mason Stork, 29, is charged with three counts of attempted murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and discharging a firearm into a car, according to arrest warrants. “Detectives […]

The City of West Columbia has published its second newsletter for August and September. The second edition includes information on the 70th anniversary of Zesto, and West Columbia’s Interactive Art Park. There is an article on the Black Rooster French Restaurant opening in the Brookland complex. Note the daily opening time has changed to 5 p.m. not 4:30 p.m. The […]

Joe Taylor of Southland Capital partners has been presented with the Quarterly Appearance Award by the West Columbia Beautification Foundation. Taylor, center, is with Melissa Sprouse-Browne, chairwoman of the WCBF and Bill Mooneyhan vice chairman. At the WCBF meeting, Board members discussed the annual Tribute to Trees. The Tribute for Trees is scheduled for Sept. 10, from 5:30 p.m. until […]

Black Rooster opens in West Columbia at 5 p.m. Tuesday. It will “be in the “soft opening” mode,” this week according to a post on the restaurant’s Facebook page. The French restaurant is a brasserie or bistro-type establishment. It’s at the lower corner of the Brookland complex overlooking the scenic Congaree River, at West Columbia’s popular Riverwalk. It has a […]

Piecewise Coffee Company was surrounded by friends, family, local residents and community leaders, when it officially opened with a ribbon-cutting Monday. It’s at 2001 State Street, Cayce. Cayce Mayor Elise Partin and Mayor Pro Tem Tara Almond, with Executive Director Richard Skipper of the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber – and members of the Cayce City Council also were there. There […]

United States Attorney Sherri A. Lydon announced Monday that after a 3-day trial and 2 hours of deliberation, a federal jury found Dayquan O’Neal Phillips, 23, of Lexington County, guilty of 10 counts: four counts of Felon in Possession of a Firearm, 3 counts of Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime, 2 counts of Distribution […]

Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released the name of the individual who was found unresponsive sitting on a park bench Friday morning at the intersection of Montgomery Street and S. Holly Street, in the Rosewood section of Columbia. Hunter Craig Hollingsworth, 58, of Grove Lane, West Columbia, was found deceased at approximately 8:30 a.m. The autopsy results are pending […]

West Columbia Mayor Horton presented a resolution from West Columbia City Council recognizing Dr. Shirley McClerklin-Motley for her 70th Birthday.  McClerklin-Motley  was also recognized for her accomplishment of attaining her PhD in Social Work, and recent retirement.

Need to drop off old electronics, papers to shred, household waste materials, and Goodwill Industries International, Inc. donations? The next Recycling Drop-off Event for County of Lexington residents will be held Saturday, Aug. 10, at Lexington High School.

Lexington County Fire Services units responded to a commercial structure fire in the 4300 block of Augusta Road just before 4:30 a.m. Friday. Upon arrival, units could see smoke coming from the structure. Firefighters made short work in extinguishing the fire and preventing it from destroying the building that is the home of Palmano’s Pizzeria & Restaurant. In total, $10,000 […]

It’s Tax Free Weekend in Cayce, West Columbia, Lexington County and all of South Carolina. Clothes, computers, and school supplies are on the list of items that can be bought with no sales tax charged. South Carolina’s annual Sales Tax Holiday begins Friday and lasts until Sunday, August 2 – 4. During the Tax Free Weekend, shoppers can buy a […]

The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring this fall and into next year for temporary work in Lexington County. The jobs pay as much as $14.50 an hour and work-related mileage and expenses are reimbursed. T be be eligible, an applicant for a Census Bureau job must be at least 18 years old, have a valid Social Security number, and be […]

Black Rooster is operating on an invitation-only schedule, with plans to open next week. The French restaurant is at the lower corner of the Brookland complex, and it overlooks the scenic Congaree River, at West Columbia’s popular Riverwalk. The French brasserie or bistro-type venue is already a hit to the few who have gotten the chance to enjoy it. “We […]

Members of the multijurisdictional Lexington County Narcotics Enforcement Team arrested a man and a woman earlier this month after responding to complaints of drug activity at a motel. Mark Jonathan Jeffcoat, 39, is charged with trafficking meth, possession of a Schedule IV narcotic, possession of a Schedule II narcotic, possession of marijuana within close proximity of distribution amounts of a […]

The Cayce Public Safety Department is partnering with organizations and local business in a School Supply Drive. Mrs. Doris with La Estrella has already made a huge dontation. The School Supply Drive is dedicated to providing those in need with school supplies and the tools necessary to be successful in the classroom. The Cayce DPS will be collecting supplies until […]

There will be an Opening Reception – entitled Coastal Constructs- for Jamie Blackburn at the Rob Shaw Gallery on Friday, from 6-to-9 p.m., at 324 State Street West Columbia. Inspiration for Jamie’s art comes from many sources. He loves diverse cultural symbolism, experimenting with primitive design methods and modern computer technologies. He enjoys doing research, studying artistic technique and the […]

How about a free back-to-school haircut? Mark your calendar for Sunday, Aug. 18, when the cosmetology department at our Lexington 2 Innovation Center will partner with area barbers and hair stylists to offer free cuts and styles to start the new school year. 

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the driver of a motorcycle who died in a collision with an 18-wheeler. The collision occurred on the Lake Murray Dam (S.C. 6) shortly before 9 p.m., Monday. According to Coroner Fisher, Mr. John William Bafford III, 32, of Gilbert was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries sustained in the collision. […]

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the man who died in a vehicle collision that occurred in the 1000 block of Saint Matthews Road (SC-6) near Swansea at approximately 6:35 p.m. Sunday. According to Fisher, Mr. Myron W. Riley, 61, of Swansea, was pronounced dead at the scene. Riley was traveling westbound when his vehicle left the right side […]

One person died in a collision between a tractor trailer and a motorcycle.  The crash occurred in Richland County on Interstate 26 near Irmo, just after 12 noon, Monday. Traffic was backed up into Lexington County while emergency response teams cleared the scene. And I-26 West was closed at the 101 mile marker (Broad River Road), according to Lance Cpl. […]

Lexington Police are asking for assistance in identifying a white male who was involved in the armed robbery of the Sunoco gas station on Monday evening, according to Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green. At approximately 7:40 p.m., officers were dispatched to the Sunoco, which is located at 5019 Augusta Road in Lexington, for an armed robbery that had just occurred.When […]

West Columbia Police Arrest Suspect for Burglary and Grand Larceny of a Police Vehicle The West Columbia Police Department responded to a Burglary in progress on White Avenue in the City of West Columbia. When Officers arrived on scene, the suspect matching the description fled the scene on foot through the woods and a pursuit was initiated. A perimeter was […]

Bricks and Stones Pizza Company, serving authentic New York-style pizza, held its grand opening Saturday. The new restaurant is in Woodberry Plaza at 3230 Augusta Road in West Columbia. It’s in the Big Lots shopping center. Bob and Terry Close of West Columbia are the owners of Brick and Stones is owned. The pizza made old-style in a brick oven […]

One person is dead after a car ran off the road and hit a house, Sunday. The crash happened at 6:35 p.m. Sunday on SC 6 in Lexington County, according to Cpl Judd Jones of the S.C Highway Patrol. The car was traveling west on when it went off the right side of the road, hit a ditch, and crashed […]

The City of West Columbia is sponsoring an American Red Cross Blood Donors Drive, Tuesday, July 30th, from 2-7 PM, It’s at the West Columbia City Hall New Brookland Room, 200 N 12th Street, West Columbia Make an appointment: redcrossblood.org, Code: Chamber #wecosc Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber

August is almost upon us, and with it comes some important events. The first day of school in Lexington School District Two is Aug. 19. And the 2019 Sales Tax Holiday, according to the South Carolina Department of Revenue, is Aug. 2-4, next Friday, Saturday and Sunday. In West Columbia parents and students can buy school supplies at: Walmart, Dollar […]

A part of Wilton Road was washed out in the flood of October 2015. Now it is going to be fixed. Construction to repair Wilton Road will begin in the fall, according to the S.C. Department of Transportation’s Tony Edwards, program manager for the Wilton Road Project. “We are in the pre-construction planning stage now,” Edwards said Thursday afternoon. Wilton […]

Celebration of doing business in the Midlands and throughout South Carolina Cayce, SC – American Engineering Consultants, Inc. is celebrating its 25th year of providing the highest standard of excellence in civil engineering and surveying to our clients! AEC’s roots go back nearly 50 years when its parent company, Hercules Contractors and Engineers, Inc., was formed. American Engineering Consultants, Inc. began […]

Joseph Edward Swearingen, III, a 24-year-old Lexington County man, pleaded guilty Tuesday to Felony Driving Under the Influence with Great Bodily Injury and Possession of Cocaine – Second Offense. Swearingen received the maximum sentence of 15 years on the Felony DUI charge followed by four years of probation on the Possession of Cocaine charge. There were no plea negotiations in […]

New homes are coming to a 17-acre plot of land on Dreher Road in West Columbia, that sits behind the Hobby Lobby. Great Southern Homes is building 126 town houses. 63 structures with two to a unit. The project will include a green space of four acres. The name of the development is “Stilllwater.” The prices for each house ranges […]

The Greater Cayce West Columbia Chamber held its 2019 Breakfast Business Expo Tuesday morning. It was at the Lexington Two School District’s new Innovation Center in Cayce. The Expo gave businesses the chance to network with each other and present services and products to potential customers. “The vendors loved the location,” said Richard Skipper, the Chamber’s executive director. “We hope […]

The West Columbia Police Department is requesting assistance from the community in identifying the suspect in the attached video clip. On July 14, 2019, Walgreens, located at 1537 Charleston Highway, in West Columbia, SC was the victim of an Armed Robbery. The suspect entered the store armed with a firearm and demanded money from the register. The suspect is described […]

The City of Cayce has announced a very special exhibit, honoring the members of the 1964 Cayce Dixie Youth Little League World Series Championship team. It is coming to the Cayce Historical Museum beginning 3 p.m., Aug. 16. 

The Greater Cayce West Columbia Chamber’s 2019 Breakfast Business Expo is from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m., Tuesday, at the Lexington Two Innovation Center – 509 Bulldog Blvd, Cayce. (That’s off of 12th Street Extension, near the I-77 on-ramp.) A lot of businesses will be in front of the community. The Business Expo is held in lieu of the Chamber’s […]

The Pineview Dixie Youth Baseball Minors team won the South Carolina DYB tournament in Anderson, Thursday. Pineview is based in West Columbia. With the win, the team will go on to represent the state of South Carolina in the DYB World Series Tournament in Ruston, LA Aug. 2- Aug. 8.

Your opportunities to go out for fun on these warm West Columbia summer nights have increased. You can catch lunch, too. Primal Gourmet opened its doors Monday in the former McGee Auction building at 725 Meeting St. Primal Gourmet is a lunch and dinner spot right now, but that is expected to change said Customer Service Relations Manager Easton Jackson. […]

Renovation is underway on 1205 D Avenue in Triangle City in West Columbia to create a new flex space. The former medical office building is being redeveloped by Joe E. Taylor Jr., the former S.C. secretary of commerce. “This new investment will be an upgrade to this commercial area of Triangle City,” said Taylor, who hopes the project will set […]

As part of the Corley Mill at Sunset Blvd. Gateway Improvements, effective Friday morning at 5 a.m., drivers exiting the I-20 westbound ramp (Exit 61) who wish to access Ginny Lane must now make a right turn at the traffic signal. The Lexington Police Department announced the change. Line striping and directional arrows will be installed to increase the left […]

Lexington County deputies have charged a Lexington woman and a minor in connection with a shooting Wednesday night in Gilbert. Brandi Ann Strawderman, 20, is charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. The minor is charged with attempted murder and unlawful possession of a handgun. “Based on the information detectives […]

The City of West Columbia is running a weekend shuttle service. It runs every 15 minutes from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday from West Columbia City Hall- 200 N. 12th St- to the Riverwalk Amphitheater. Pick up is in the City Hall parking lot. The service being provided with Hospitality Funds.

Lexington Two has been approved to use eLearning days for school make-up days, one of 10 additional districts approved to participate in the 2019-20 school year, the Education Oversight Committee announced this month. eLearning allows districts to continue lessons at home when classes on regularly scheduled school days are cancelled, as in the case of inclement weather. Students will communicate […]

A Lexington Two parent educator who works with the district’s STAR Family Partnership is the winner of a national award. Paola Adams has been named a National Parent Educator of the Year by Parents as Teachers, an organization whose programs work with parents as the first and most influential teachers and advocates for their children. Programs focus on building a […]

From Dawn Kujawa, Lexington Two Communications Director The 2019-20 school year will bring changes for some Lexington Two schools. Among them: Fulmer Middle: Fulmer will be moving back to its newly renovated campus at 1614 Walterboro St., West Columbia, for the start of the new school year. Renovations added a second story to the school as well as new classroom […]

West Columbia’s Hunter Helms, from Gray Collegiate Academy committed, Tuesday, to play college football at Holy Cross. Helms, a quarterback, will play his senior year at Gray in 2019. He will play in 2020 at Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass. It’s an FCS school. Helms said he took an official visit last week to Holy Cross. He also visited other […]

Lexington County narcotics agents have arrested six people on drug charges after tracking two wanted subjects to a home in Lexington. Deputies responded to the 100 block of Browning Court Friday after receiving tips about a woman wanted for a parole violation and a man wanted on a family court bench warrant selling drugs out of a house. “Investigators found […]

The City of West Columbia is opening an Artisan Market – at the Interactive Art Park- this Fall. Colleen Otte is the city’s contact person for matters regarding the Artisan Market. The market is intended to be open every Saturday from September 14, until Saturday, November 23. The market will be open to the public between 9 AM and 1 […]

The West Columbia Mayor and City Council presented Ms. Mary Brooks and Ms. Christy Henderson with a resolution, Monday, recognizing the Lexington Two Community Education Center for its service in the City of West Columbia and the city’s education community. Mayor Pro-Tem, Tem Miles- pictured- presented the award.

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation has introduced an educator program. As a part of it, local teachers and administrators are paid $21 an hour for much needed auxiliary support of company operations. Nephron is just outside of Cayce, in Lexington County. The mission is to provide secondary income to these individuals teaching future leaders; while helping Nephron fill and complete orders. More […]

Multiples of the Midlands is a holding a clothing and equipment sale at Brookland Baptist Church in West Columbia. The name of the sale host is M.O.M. And the sale is for Children’s Clothing and Equipment. More information below:  Fall Sale More than 80 moms selling gently used infant and children’s clothes, maternity clothes, toys, equipment and more!You must be a member to […]

There was a vehicle and semi-truck collision at the 57 mile marker of I-20 eastbound, Saturday. Some lanes were closed for a while. The semi overturned, spilling several hundred gallons of bleach from its tanker. LCFS HAZMAT crews secured the scene, with traffic assistance from law enforcement, and began working to clean up the spill. SCDHEC was called in to […]

The Cayce West Columbia Dixie Youth Baseball team won the Division 2 Ozone State Championship, Friday. With the victory, Cayce-WestColumbia advances to the Dixie Youth World Series in Lumberton, NC. Cayce-West Columbia defeated Williamston 6-3 Friday to win the state championship. Cayce West Columbia defeated Johnsonville on Friday, too by a score of 10-0. The “O” Zone Division 2 – […]

Rising up from the ground, across from West Columbia’s Riverwalk is the new Enabling park. “You can see the walls, outlining the shape of the park,” said West Columbia City Councilman Tem Miles. He is eagerly anticipating the park’s opening. Miles has a daughter with special needs, and Miles is Mayor Pro-Tem. The park is being built in the district […]

Starting Friday, July 12th, Chick-fil-A West Columbia will be closed to make way for some major improvements in the kitchen and drive-thru. These enhancements include canopies, fans, and a brand new kitchen. A Chick-fil-A West Columbia Facebook message reads: “Don’t worry, we won’t stay away too long! In the meantime, visit our Saluda Pointe location just 4 miles away. – […]

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the identity of the 10-year-old boy who was pronounced dead after being found unresponsive in a relative’s swimming pool. The incident occurred in the West Columbia area shortly before noon on Thursday. According to Fisher, Mr. Mack D. Bonnett Jr. of Pelion was found face down in the pool by a family member. […]

A tractor-trailer overturned on West Main Street (US-1) near the US-378 intersection, in Lexington, Thursday night. One lane was closed (inbound) on West Main Street, by Lexington Police personnel. The lane was later opened.

James C. Hester, Sr., pleaded guilty Thursday in Lexington County to criminal sexual conduct with a minor – third degree. Hester, 61, was charged with sexually abusing a child under the age of 11. The child reported the abuse occurred over the course of a year, beginning in the summer of 2017, when she was 9 years old. The Lexington […]

Over the past two days Lexington Police Department officers have responded to at least 15 collisions. The LPD reported the high number of accidents, late Thursday afternoon. The LPD said this spike in the numbers highlights the need for drivers to always be alert behind the wheel. Watch your speed, don’t follow too closely, look for stop signs and traffic […]

The City of West Columbia wants to hear from residents. You’re invited to discuss the proposed sign regulation changes at two seperate meetings on July 23. The meeting are from Noon to 1 p.m. on the July 23, and from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. July 23. Both meetings are in the New Brookland Room of the West Columbia City […]

The City of Cayce’s brand new 2019-2020 Calendars are out and FREE to all of Cayce Residents! Come by City Hall at 1800 12th Street and get yours. This year, each month shares photos and information about our City Departments. This is a great way to know when all of our City Council, Foundation and other City meetings take place!

A man and a woman face drug possession charges after a deputy stopped them Thursday in Gilbert driving a car reported stolen. Stephanie Yvonne Farmer, 43, and Bobby Ray Wood, 37, are charged with possession of less than 1 gram of meth, according to arrest warrants. “A deputy conducted a traffic stop on the car Farmer and Wood were riding […]

Piecewise Coffee Company opened Monday in Cayce. The new business is at 2001 State St, at the corner of Clark Street. Piecewise offered samples of the coffee at Soiree on State, in Cayce, on April 27. Piecewise is now serving coffee and drinks for limited hours MON – FRI. from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. and SAT 8 a.m. until […]

The Cayce Public Safety Department has achieved statewide accreditation. Only 10% of SC law enforcement agencies achieve state accreditation, according to a City of Cayce report. The Cayce Department of Public Safety was recognized by Cayce City Council, Tuesday night.

There was a collision at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard at Scotland Drive in Lexington, Tuesday. The road was closed for a while until it was cleared. The collision was caused by an impaired driver who made a left turn in front of a vehicle approaching in the opposite lane, according to a report from the Lexington Police Department. The […]

The Greater Cayce West Columbia Chamber’s 2019 Breakfast Business Expo is an ideal way to showcase your business and your products/services with an exhibit booth at the event. The Expo is from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m., July 23, at the Lexington Two Innovation Center – 509 Bulldog Blvd, Cayce. (That’s off of 12th Street Extension, near the I-77 on-ramp.) […]

A Gilbert man is accused of kidnapping a man and a woman last Wednesday and forcing them to drive to an ATM after he had an argument with the man about money. Michael Eugene Bryant, 44, is charged with two counts of kidnapping and one count of second-degree assault and battery, according to arrest warrants. “Based on the information investigators […]

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, the South Carolina State Museum will be launching Space Week, July 20 through 28. Space Week will be loaded with space-themed activities for the family. Guests will get to explore the museum’s new Apollo 50: Journey to the Moon exhibit, see the show Fly Me to the Moon […]

A large crowd turned out Friday for the West Columbia Murders and Mysteries Walking Tour. The Murders and Mysteries Walking Tour is free event and it’s presented by the Lexington County Museum. The tour began at the West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater and then proceeds to the New Brookland Mill Village, and the homes there. Next, the 200 or […]

Beginning Monday and ending Friday, July 19, Dominion Energy will have one southbound lane of North Lake Drive (SC-6) between Sunset Blvd. (US-378) and Old Cherokee Road, closed for short periods of time between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m The road is being closed by Dominion Energy in order to upgrade natural gas services in the Town of Lexington. Please […]

Richard West Hiller Jr., 44, has been charged with two counts of larceny from a motor vehicle, according to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. Hiller is assistant principal of Chapin High School, according to the school’s website. “Detectives have determined Hiller unlawfully entered a vehicle parked at 300 Columbia Avenue in Chapin without the owner’s knowledge or consent,” Lexington County […]

American Red Cross disaster-trained volunteers are assisting a family whose home, on Katrina Court in Lexington, was damaged by a fire just before midnight, Friday. The Lexington County Fire Department responded to the blaze.  The homeowner was transported by EMS for non life-threatening injuries. The Red Cross is helping three adults and one child by providing financial assistance for food, […]

Sen. Nikki Setzler presented a Senate Resolution to Cayce Farmer’s Market and Justin Creech on behalf of himself, his father and mother, Jacky and Debbie, for their 40-plus years of service and commitment to our community. “Thank you to the family from our community,” said Setzler. A copy of the resolution is below. A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE CAYCE […]

There are two new parks being built in The River District, and the Brookland project, at the base of the Gervais Street Bridge, is almost complete. With the construction of the Interactive Art Park on Meeting Street, and the Enabling Park, near Riverwalk, developers are moving forward with plans for more.  The West Columbia City Council, Tuesday,  approved project plans […]

Black Rooster is a restaurant at the northeast corner of the Brookland development in West Columbia. It will be opening in two-to-three weeks. Chef and Bourbon restaurant-owner Kristian Niemi first announced, in 2018, his plan to open a rooftop restaurant and bar in the Brookland development. He said the new venture would overlook the Congaree River. Black Rooster is a […]

The fire-protection services of the City of West Columbia, as rated by Insurance Services Office, Inc. (ISO), has improved to Class 1 from a Class 3, Fire Chief Chris Smith announced at the July City Council Meeting, Tuesday. By classifying communities’ ability to suppress fires, ISO helps the communities evaluate their public fire-protection services. It’s a rare distinction. West Columbia […]

Lexington School District Two has announced its policy for free and reduced price meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. A new application must be submitted each school year; registration for the 2019-20 school year begins July 1. Local school officials have adopted the following household size and income criteria […]

Nephron Pharmaceuticals President and CEO Lou Kennedy has been honored by Ernst & Young as Health Care Entrepreneur of the Year for the Southeast Thursday during a gala at the Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta. Kennedy, who is Chairman of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and a nationwide leader in health care. She will now compete for the EY national […]

Cayce Public Safety personnel were on the scene of a vehicle collision on Airport Boulevard at Stratford Road, Monday morning. All inbound and outbound traffic on Airport Blvd was closed until the site was cleared . Crews were also on the scene of a motor vehicle collision at Charleston Highway and Old Dunbar Road, Monday afternoon. Traffic was slowed until […]

The City of Cayce’s fireworks ordinance is as follows: “The discharge or shooting of fireworks may be permitted on the 4th of July between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.” Also, a few important notes heading into the July 4th holiday week: If you live in Cayce and your trash/recycle is normally scheduled for Thursday, July 4th, it […]

City Hall will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Household garbage and recycling will not be collected on Thursday, July 4. July 4 customers will have their household garbage ONLY collected on Friday, July 5

Register and pay school fees on August 1st and 6th from 8 am-4 pm. Find out who your teacher is. Teachers will not be present on this day. You can meet your child’s teacher at Open House on August 15.

Some unique and decorative paintings were found in the upper corners of the Court Room of the old Brookland City Hall and Fire Station. It’s on Center Street and was built in 1925. The City of West Columbia, on its Facebook page, released photos of the paintings and local residents began to comment Scott Linaberry said: “I think they were […]

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the identities of the two individuals killed in a car and motorcycle collision. It occurred in the 2800 block of Charleston Highway at approximately 7 p.m. on Friday.  According to Fisher, Mr. Melvin Clyde Horton, Jr., 54, of Cayce, and Ms. Heidi Joy Goots, 55, of Columbia, were pronounced dead at the scene […]

Kellan Fenegan of Lexington was crowned the new Miss South Carolina Teen, Friday night at the Township Auditorium in Columbia. Fenegan is the Miss Columbia and a River Bluff High School student. With the crown. Miss S.C. Teen will receive a $10,000 savings bond, and she will represent South Carolina at the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen competition on July 27, […]

Two people are dead after a car and motorcycle accident in Cayce, Friday evening. Sgt Evan Antley of  the Cayce Department of Public safety said a call was received around 7:24 p.m regarding a car-and-motorcycle collision. It occurred in the 2800 block of Charleston Highway at Dixiana Road, near the Pilot Travel Center. The driver and a passenger on the […]

The West Columbia Police Department has made 3 arrests in the ongoing investigation of numerous copper thefts in the City of West Columbia. Between May 2, and June 25, residents and business owners experienced the theft of copper and damage to air conditioning units at approximately 20 different locations throughout the City of West Columbia. The total amount of damage […]

The Fourth of July is next Thursday and West Columbia will be the epicenter for eco-tourism on that day. “It’s our busiest day of the year,” said Michael Mayo, owner of Palmetto Outdoors. “The volume will be tremendous.” Much of the Palmetto Outdoors activity takes place at the West Columbia Riverwalk. The river tubing and kayaking provider, said Mayo, is […]

Lexington County deputies arrested a man and a woman Wednesday in connection to drug paraphernalia and a gun found in a truck that was reported stolen. According to arrest warrants, Amber Michelle Clay Hoffman, 25, is charged with trafficking meth and possessing a weapon during a violent crime. A second warrant states Robert Lonnie Williams 34, is charged with possession […]

On Friday (June 28) the I-20 Westbound Exit Ramp (Exit 61) will be closed from midnight Friday until 4 a.m. Friday for construction. The construction is part of the Ginny Lane/ I-20 Exit Ramp Improvement Project. The Exit ramp is between Lexington and West Columbia, and feeds traffic onto US 378 or Sunset Boulevard, near Saluda Pointe. The Town of […]

Terra, on West Columbia’s State Street, will close for interior renovations at the beginning of July. The restaurant, at 100 State St., will undergo a “complete dining room facelift.” Terra will close Sunday and will reopen July 16. the upgrades will include brighter interiors, updated finishes, and elevated furnishings. “Guests can expect to see new flooring, new seating, and new […]

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce introduced three new members, at the Chamber Breakfast, Tuesday. The new members are Mike Hughes of Discount Fireworks Store, Trevis Hall of Meeting Street Motors, and Lisa McGee of the South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants. Also pictured is Suzanne Riley-Whyte of the the Chamber, with the mic.

A new principal and three assistant principals have been announced for the 2019-20 school year. The Lexington Two Board of Trustees has approved the following appointments, based on the recommendation of Superintendent Dr. William B. James Jr.: Christopher Dickey will become principal at Congaree Elementary. Dickey most recently served as associate principal at Riverbank Elementary, which opened in August 2018, […]

Lexington County Emergency Services were on scene Wednesday afternoon after a vehicle hit a structure. It occurred in the 1200 block of Main Street in South Congaree. A dump truck overturned and struck a building. One person suffered non life-threatening injuries, according a Lexington County report. Lexington County photo.

The City of West Columbia City Hall will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Regular hours will resume on Thursday, July 5. The City of West Columbia will not collect household garbage items or recycling on Wednesday, July 4. Customers normally receiving sanitation services on this day will have their household garbage and recycling collected […]

Amazon, in Lexington County, pays around $1.1 million-a-year as a fee-in-lieu of tax,” said Lexington County Councilman Todd Cullum. He was the speaker at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Breakfast, Tuesday. It was held at Cayce United Methodist Church. Lexington County Council is scheduled to vote on a budget of approximately $220 million Tuesday. Of that, $141.7 million is the […]

Cayce Public Safety Officer Darwin Weaver was recognized as the Public Safety Officer-of-the-Month by the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Tuesday at the Chamber’s monthly breakfast. It was held at the Cayce United Methodist Church. Weaver is the Student Resource Officer at Cayce Elementary School. He is pictured with Vaughan Dozier, award sponsor, along with Cayce Public Safety Chief […]

The South Carolina Department of Transportation shut down Interstate 20 East at the Augusta Road overpass just after 7 a.m. Tuesday to make repairs. The interstate re-opened around 11 a.m. A dump truck struck an overpass bridge on Interstate 20 Tuesday morning. The dump truck struck the bridge at around 4:30 a.m. according to the SCDOT. SCDOT crews were adding […]

The intersection of West Main Street and Gibson Road in Lexington was closed early Wednesday morning. Several poles and traffic lights were damaged due to a collision involving an intoxicated driver overnight. Lexington Police were asking motorists to please heed detours around the area, and use alternative routes if possible.

Lexington County School District Two approved a 4.26 percent millage increase when the school board passed its $84.3 million budget, Thursday night. The $756,703 increase will go to fund the addition of four middle and high school teachers; elementary and middle school library improvements; three mental health care professionals; teacher salary increases for 23 years experience; Special Ed. PE equipment; […]

A fatal crash has closed I-26, all westbound lanes near Orangeburg, at the 154 mile marker, according to Trooper David Jones of the S.C. Highway Patrol. He reported the lane closings after 3:30 p.m. Monday. The collision involved three fatality victims, according to Jones. A child was also injured. Jones said traffic had stopped, and the best detour is to […]

From Dawn Kujawa – Lexington School District Two Communications Director The honors keep rolling in for Airport High track and field star Jayla Jamison. The rising sophomore has been named the girls’ South Carolina Gatorade Track & Field Athlete of the Year, one of the nation’s most prestigious awards in high school athletics.  The award — recognizing not only athletic […]

A traffic stop and a follow-up investigation at a Cayce motel led to the arrests of four people last week on various drug charges. Anthony Joseph Calvanese, 30, is charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine, and possession with intent to distribute meth. Danielle Lawson, 29, is charged with possession of meth. William Bryan Owens, 34, is charged with […]

After storms blew down trees and caused a power outage, members of the Westover Acres Community Crime watch issued “a big thank you” to City of West Columbia Public Works Director Jamie Hook and all of his crew at the city of West Columbia Sanitation department for “not one time, but two times this week.” City crews went above and […]

The Cayce City Council adopted a new ordinance to change the Cayce municipal election cycle to run in odd-numbered years. The change was approved by city council Wednesday. It was made after a request from the Lexington County Commission of Registration and Elections, said Ashley Hunter, City of Cayce spokeswoman. Currently, the City of Cayce municipal elections are held on […]

The office of Eleventh Circuit Solicitor Rick Hubbard announced the sentence of Joshua Travis Rossman, 23, Thursday. Rossman was sentenced to eight years in jail, followed by three years probation, in a Lexington County court Thursday, for assault and battery, first degree, of a correctional officer. Rossman was serving time in the Lexington County Detention Center on unrelated charges when […]

Summer is the time to kick back and enjoy a more relaxed approach to life. The heat has a liberating affect. And that is true in West Columbia. And discussion of recreation in West Columbia would be complete without talking about all that the Congaree River offers The river is cool and especially fun if you travel it floating on […]

It was a shot heard all over Cayce and West Columbia, Wednesday night. A three-run blast off the bat of Brandon Caughman, an Airport graduate, in the bottom of the fifth inning propelled West Columbia American Legion Post 79 to a 9-3 win over Aiken. The game was played on the campus of Brookland-Cayce High School. West Columbia Coach Johnny […]

Scholarships awarded to Lexington Two’s graduates hit a record high with the Class of 2019. Students have been awarded $17,421,140 in scholarships — an increase of roughly $1.6 million over last year’s total and nearly triple the amount from five years ago. In addition, Class of 2019 students at the Lexington Two Innovation Center saved $203,200 by completing their training […]

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden kicked off the start of summer Tuesday with a celebration in The Farmyard. The Farmyard, presented by West Columbia’s House of Raeford Farms is one of the Zoo’s newest attractions. “House of Raeford is proud to partner with Riverbanks to engage our community in educating young people about local agriculture,” said Jim Mabe, complex manager for […]

Lexington County deputies apprehended six teens Sunday morning after responding to a reported armed robbery near Rocky Point Recreation Area in Chapin. “The victims were waiting at the dock to load a boat when six teens approached them from the woods and attempted to hijack their vehicle,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said. The driver was assaulted as the subject […]

West Columbia Mayor Bobby Horton and the West Columbia City Council presented a resolution to Ms. Tracey Sandle for her dedication to beautifying the city. Mayor Pro-Tem Tem Miles presented the resolution. It was presented at Monday’s council meeting.

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden CEO Tommy Stringfellow was presented with a resolution from Mayor Bobby Horton and West Columbia Council recognizing the zoo as an invaluable asset to the city, county, and state. Mayor Pro-Tem Tem Miles presented the resolution. The presentation was made at Monday evening’s council meeting.

The Lexington Two School Board Meeting will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday in the Board Room, of the District Education Center, 715 Ninth St., West Columbia. The Second Reading of the 2019/20 Proposed General Fund Budget is on the agenda. There will be a public hearing regarding the budget at 6:30 p.m. The agenda is below:   AGENDA I.             […]

Wellness 360 Holistic Health and Functional Nutrition and Lil Duck Kombucha held its ribbon-cutting Thursday. It’s at 1004 12th Street in Cayce. Cayce Mayor Elise Partin, and Mayor Pro Tem Tara Almond, with members of Cayce’s City Staff, attended. Also present were Tina Washington, president of the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber and Richard Skipper, chamber executive director.

Lexington Town Council has voted to move council elections to off years. “Council voted unanimously to switch the elections to off years, so it does not conflict with statewide and presidential elections. The elections will be staggered every two years with the next election being in November 2021 for three seats, currently held by Councilman Carnes, Williams and Baker,” said […]

A collision involving three pickup trucks in Lexington left one person dead Friday evening. The crash happened just before 6 p.m., according to South Carolina Highway Patrol Cpl. Sonny Collins.A flag man had traffic stopped as a construction crew closed lanes on US 178 E near Fogle Road. A Ford pickup stopped, Collins said. Then a Chevrolet Colorado pickup stopped […]

Convicted child killer Tim Jones has been sentenced to death.A Lexington jury came back with the sentence after a unanimous vote Thursday. The jury deliberated less than two hours before the sentence was announced between 3 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. Last week, Jones, 37, was found guilty of five counts of murder. He killed his five children in August 2014. […]

Sunday is Father’s Day, and that offers the opportunity to show appreciation for the men who mean so much in our lives. The nation’s first Father’s Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910, in the state of Washington. But it was not until 1972–58 years after Mother’s Day was made official–that the day honoring fathers became a nationwide holiday in […]

The City of West Columbia held a B Avenue Bike Lane Ribbon Cutting ceremony, Thursday. It was at the West Columbia Community Center, 754 B Avenue. West Columbia Mayor Bobby Horton and Mayor Pro Tem, Tem Miles spoke of the benefits the new bike trail offers. State Sen. Nikki Setzler and Rep. Micah Caskey also attended with members of the […]

A fundraiser is set up for K-9 Deputy Roy Hall with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. He was injured in a head-on collision last week by a drunk driver. Click for link to fundraiser: https://serveandconnect.charityproud.org/Donate/Index/3827?fbclid=IwAR30zgbwT9lvPYd9fbot6nGzgqqHQmLd11fp3d1ITG4_V01huMKS8ElwtTg The Deputy Roy Hall Recovery Fund, which is facilitated by the nonprofit Serve and Connect, is endorsed by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Association, […]

Beginning this week, the West Columbia Fire Department is making good use of an empty building on Meeting Street. WCFD personnel are conducting fire suppression operations and search and rescue training evaluations in a multi-unit commercial structure.

The Lexington Police Department reported that an overturned tractor-trailer closed westbound lanes on I-20 near mile marker 58, for a while. The S.C. Highway Patrol reported the crash happened around 4:30 Wednesday morning. There were injuries. Traffic was detoured off of I-20 traffic onto Sunset Blvd/U.S.-378. The I-20 lanes have since been reopened.

There has been a lot of rain in the last few days. The upper parts of the Broad and Saluda Rivers have also gotten lots of rainfall. That river water is now flowing down to the Congaree River and could affect the Cayce and West Columbia Riverwalks. A Flood Warning is in effect until Friday, 2 AM: Source: U.S. National […]

Ellett Brothers of Chapin has notified its employees that it will permanently close. The announcment came last weekend and informed peronnel Ellett Brothers would close by Aug. 5. Employees received a letter telling them Ellett Brothers will close from United Sporting Company, the owner of Ellett Brothers. The business has been a fixture in Chapin since 1933. It markets and […]

The City of West Columbia has published a newsletter. The newsletter has information about new restaurants, and established businesses. Click here for a link to the Newsletter. There’s also a link to it at the top right of this page. The City of West Columbia has published its first newsletter. The first edition is for June/July 2019. It includes a […]

Airport High School’s Jayla Jamison was named Class 4A Track and Field Athlete of the Year. Jamison was among 21 recognized Sunday by the South Carolina Coaches Association of Women’s Sports. For the second consecutive year, Jamison, who just finsihed her fresman year at Airport, won the Class 4A award. She scored four gold medals in the 100, 200 and […]

Lexington Two announces the 2019-20 winners of Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year for the district’s schools. This year’s recipients are: 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 Brown BUSBEE CREATIVE ARTS ACADEMY […]

The Springdale Summerfest and Golf Cart Parade is June 29 Springdale is offering a lot of activities to get outside this summer. Planning is in full swing for the Springdale Summerfest and Golf Cart Parade, according to Mayor Michael Bishop. It is scheduled for June 29, and includes food, entertainment and activities. It’s in the centrally located Springdale Park Registration […]

There is a new mural on State Street in Cayce. It’s by Will Bryan. The project was started just before the 2019 Soiree on State, according to a post by the City of Cayce. City of Cayce photo

South Lake Drive in Lexington was closed Saturday morning, between Two Notch Road and Community Drive, due to a vehicle collision. There were injuries. Two vehicles involved, including a Lexington County Sheriff’s Department patrol unit. Both drivers transported to the hospital for treatment, according to a LCSD report.South Lake remains closed from Two Notch Road to Community Drive for a […]

The Lexington Police Department reported that the traffic signals were without power at South Lake Drive (SC-6) at Industrial Drive, Friday night. The power was expected to be out for several more hours and an officer was onsite directing traffic at South Lake Drive (SC-6) at Industrial Drive. The intersection was being illuminated by a generator powered light tower. There was […]

With the warm summer breezes, West Columbia’s Riverwalk becomes even more of a focal point for water recreation, music and good times. But that’s not all Riverwalk offers. Set in a perfect hue of green, nature comes alive on the trail by the rushing water of the Congaree. Turtles, muskrats, otters, and brown water snakes live on the river. Birds […]

A Batesburg man has been charged in the alleged beating death of his grandmother, according to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. Dustin Edward Hoff, 30, will also be charged with ill treatment of an animal after deputies found a dog stabbed to death inside the victim’s home, according to an arrest warrant. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the […]

Mark Slusher, a documented member of the Outlaw motorcycle gang is being sought by the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. Investigators have obtained warrants for Slusher’s arrest on multiple drug charges, according to a LCSD release. If you have any information regarding Slusher, call Crimestoppers at 888-CRIME-SC to share tips on Slusher’s location. Deputies arrested a co-conspirator of Slusher’s, Tabitha Brown, […]

The Tiki-Fiesta was scheduled for 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the West Columbia Riverwalk Saturday. But with a 100% chance of rain forecast for the during the entire duration of the event, it has been rescheduled and moved to next weekend at City Roots in Columbia under the pavilion. It’s a Farm-to-Table-sponsored celebration of Mexican and island food. Sadly […]

West Columbia Mayor Bobby Horton(pictured) Mayor Pro-Tem Tem Miles (pictured), and West Columbia City Council recognized the West Columbia Beautification Foundation for their valuable contributions to the City. Copy of Resolution below: A Resolution Recognizing the West Columbia Beautification Foundation for their Valuable Contributions to the City of West Columbia Whereas, the West Columbia Beautification Foundation was established in 2008 […]

West Columbia Mayor Bobby Horton, Mayor Pro-Tem Tem Miles (pictured), and West Columbia City Council recognized Anne McQuary for her Southeast Regional Emmy Nomination. Copy of Resolution below:

West Columbia Mayor Bobby Horton, Mayor Pro-Tem Tem Miles (pictured), and West Columbia City Council recognized Reverend Kenneth Taylor for his service to the City of West Columbia at the June Regular Council Meeting, Tuesday. Taylor also received a resolution. It is included below. A Resolution Recognizing Reverend Kenneth Taylor for His Service to the City of West Columbia Whereas, […]

West Columbia Mayor Bobby Horton, Mayor Pro-Tem Tem Miles (pictured), and West Columbia City Council recognized the East Point Academy Archery Teams at the June Regular Council Meeting. The teams were recognized for their accomplishments in competition

Timothy Jones was found guilty Tuesday of murdering all five of his children. After a three-week trial, the Lexington County jury deliberated for a little more than six hours before returning with a verdict. The children ranged in age from 1-to-8. They were killed in a mobile home in Red Bank by Jones in August 2014. He was arrested in […]

Obituary of Sam H. Frierson III – JUNE 12, 1966 – MAY 30, 2019 He was the voice of the Brookland-Cayce Bearcats LEXINGTON – Sam H. Frierson, III passed away peacefully on May 30, 2019, at MUSC, Charleston, SC. A funeral mass, conducted by Rev. Raymond J. Carlo, will be held at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 2350 Augusta Hwy, Lexington, […]

There are some big changes coming to West Columbia’s Rhythm on the River Concert Series in the next 12 months. And there is a plan for a St. Patrick’s Day party in 2020. “We plan to offer a St. Patrick’s Day option in the spring of 2020,” said Richard Skipper, executive director of the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce. […]

Sam Frierson- the voice of Brookland-Cayce Bearcats- passed away last Thursday. He was remembered at the BC graduation ceremony, Friday, held on the field where he called so many high school football games. BCHS Principal Gregg Morton said Frierson was the only announcer Brookland-Cayce had in its new football stadium, and the new basketball arena. Frierson was also on staff […]

Brookland-Cayce High School’s graduating seniors received their diplomas during a Friday morning ceremony at Bearcat Stadium. The members of the Class of 2019 were cheered by family, friends, educators and others.

West Columbia Police Department narcotics investigators arrested Charles Stacy Senn, Friday, after serving a search warrant with the WCPD Special Operations Response Team. The WCPD received assistance from the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department’s K-9 and Gang Units, and the FBI. Eight other individuals were also arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia.

The West Columbia Police Department is asking for the public’s help to find a missing girl who was last seen on Friday. Nazareth Nicolle Sanchez-Peralta is described as a 14-year-old Hispanic girl with long black hair who stands about 5’2″ and weighs around 95 pounds. Sanchez-Peralta was last seen on Decatur Street heading towards Highway 302 in the City of […]

Several crews responded to an apartment fire in West Columbia, Saturday. The blaze erupted around 4 p.m. at Riverbend Apartments, at 800 N. Lucas St., off of Sunset Boulevard. A firefighter, involved in the response, was taken to the hospital for evaluation, according to the West Columbia Fire Department. No one else was injured. In addition to the WCFD, units […]

Lexington County Fire Service Chief Mark Davis and other LCFS staff met with a packed house during the Oak Grove Community’s local HOA meeting, Wednesday night. Fire officials were at the meeting to discuss the recent fires in their area, include two fires in the Planter’s Station subdivision that destroyed two homes in less than a 24-hour time frame.  According […]

Airport High School’s graduating seniors received their diplomas during a Thursday morning ceremony at Eagle Stadium. The nearly 270 members of the Class of 2019 were cheered by family, friends, educators and others.

Departing Springdale Police Chief Kevin Cornett was honored at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Breakfast, Tuesday. It was at Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church in West Columbia. Cornett was praised for his professionalism and community involvement by S.C. Rep. Micah Caskey who worked with Cornett as a prosecutor with the 11th Circuit Solicitor’s Office. State Sen. Katrina Shealy said […]

While high school seniors prepared for their graduations Thursday and Friday, Lexington Two celebrated another group of graduates earlier this week. Nearly 120 people received their high school diplomas or GEDs through the award-winning Lexington Two and Lexington Four Adult Education program. The May 28 ceremony included speeches and a reception. “Ladies and gentlemen, I have found my peace! I’ve […]

Three people are dead following a suspected double murder-suicide Tuesday in Lexington County. “Deputies responded to a business on Railroad Avenue Tuesday evening in response to a welfare check and found two bodies with gunshot wounds,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said. “Shortly after deputies arrived on that scene, we responded to a call of a shot fired on Mooring Lane.” Christopher […]

You should have already noticed a reduction in your electric bill. That was the message from Jason Waters. He’s the interstate marketing manager for Dominion Energy Carolina Gas Transmission. Dominion serves much of Richand and Lexington counties. Waters was the featured speaker at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Breakfast. It was at Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church in West […]

Lexington County Fire Services responded to a two-story residential structure fire in the 100 block of Chisholm Circle around 11:15 Tuesday night. Chisholm Circle is in the Planter’s Station subdivision, off of Mineral Springs Road. Upon arrival, Lexington County Fire Service crews encountered heavy smoke and flames coming from the home, according to a Lexington County report. The fire was […]

Lexington County Fire Service units responded to a fire in the 200 block of Wallace Circle, in the Planter’s Station subdivision, off of Mineral Springs Road,  just before 4:30 a.m. Tuesday.  When units arrived, the house was engulfed in heavy flame and smoke. The fire was brought under control and no injuries were reported by Lexington County, but the home […]

A Columbia woman and a West Columbia man were arrested last week after narcotics agents said drugs and a gun were found in their car during a traffic stop. Tiffanie Jordan Brooks, 35, is charged with trafficking methamphetamine, conspiracy to trafficking heroin, possession with intent to distribute a Schedule II controlled substance and possession with intent to distribute a Schedule IV […]

Maddie Haag is not only a special needs student, she is special. Maddie, who has Down syndrome, was chosen Ms Amazing at Airport High School’s Miss Aquila pageant. And she finished First Runner Up in last year’s AHS Homecoming Queen voting. Friday, Maddie received a scholarship from the Cayce-West Columbia Lions Club. She is enrolling at Winthrop University in Rock […]

Graduation ceremonies at Lexington Two’s high schools are set for this week. Airport High’s ceremony is scheduled for 8 a.m. Thursday, May 30, at Eagle Stadium. Brookland-Cayce High’s event is set for 8 a.m. Friday, May 31, at Bearcat Stadium. More than 450 Lexington Two seniors are expected to graduate. It’s the fourth year the ceremonies will be held at […]

Prettier Than Matt and After September closed out the Spring Rhythm on the River Concert Series, Saturday. The concert series returns in the fall. The popular shows are held at the Riverwalk Amphitheater in West Columbia. Rhythm on the River’s fall season is scheduled to begin Friday, Sept. 27. Concerts will be presented each Friday through October.

The Lexington County Fire Service, EMS and Irmo Fire District were on scene of a two-story residential structure fire in the 100 block of Cedar Vale Drive, Sunday afternoon. Upon arrival, fire units observed heavy smoke and flames coming from the home. Firefighters began exterior fire attack operations before proceeding inside to finish extinguishing the blaze. One resident was in […]

At approximately 5 a.m. Sunday, Lexington County Fire Service units were notified of a possible structure fire in the 100 block of Jimmy Martin Circle. First arriving units reported fire and smoke coming from the rear of the building.  Fire crews were forced to close down Hwy 321 for water supply from the hydrant that was accross the highway.  No […]

Lexington County Fire Service units responded to the 400 block of Boy Scout Road to a reported structure fire at 2 p.m. Saturday. First arriving crews reported flames and smoke from the attic area of the home. Four residents were displaced by the fire, and the American Red Cross was notified for assistance. One Fire Service member was transported to […]

It is time to get your brick. The West Columbia Beautification Foundation is selling a limited number of commemorative bricks to be placed in the West Columbia All-Inclusive, or Enabling, Park. Bricks will be engraved with your custom message and mini-bricks with the same message make a great gift. To order your engraved brick go to: http://www.brickmarkersusa.com/donors/cwcb.html The Enabling Park […]

Park at City Hall and ride the FREE shuttle to the Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater every Saturday and Sunday through June 30 from 9 AM – 5 PM

Rob Shaw Gallery and Framing has opened at 324 State Street in West Columbia. The ribbon was cut on the shop, Thursday afternoon. The gallery is an anchors of the up and coming arts district forming in West Columbia.“State Street is dotted with antique stores, boutique shops, an artistic eyewear store and amazing restaurants,” said Rob Shaw, gallery owner. “This […]

The West Columbia Police Department is requesting assistance from the community in identifying suspects. On Tuesday, one of the two males in the photo is accused of using a stolen credit card at Wal-Mart in West Columbia. The suspect is a black male wearing a black T-shirt, grey pants, a black New York Yankees hat, a gold chain with a […]

Six Lexington Two high school athletes declared their intent Wednesday to play their sports at the college level. The Airport High students gathered for a signing ceremony in the school’s arena. The athletes and their schools are: Hannah Stone: Softball, USC/Sumter Jackson Aaron: Wrestling, Coker College Myia Jackson: Basketball, Piedmont International Caitlin Amick: Beach volleyball, Erskine College Jalen Canada: Basketball, […]

The fireflies come out and put on a show at Congaree National Park every year. The show of synchronized lighting starts in mid-May and runs until mid-June. It has begun and the insects are fully active now. The Harry Hampton Visitor Center at the park will be open until 10 p.m. every night through May 27. There is a designated […]

Prettier Than Matt has the tendency to draw a large crowd. Saturday, Prettier Than Matt will play the last concert of the Rhythm on the River Spring Series. The show is at 6 pm at the West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater. Info on Prettier Than Matt More than just another acoustic duo, Prettier Than Matt has evolved into both […]

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced this week that South Carolina’s Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan would once again celebrate National 529 College Savings Day (May 29) with its PalmettoBaby Grant Program. Loftis is from West Columbia and lives in West Columbia. The annual program, which is in its seventh year, promotes the importance of families saving for college and provides a […]

A crew from the S.C. Department of Natural Resources used heavy equipment to remove sheet piles from the Congaree Creek dam, Tuesday — Removing the dam, said DNR, will restore the natural flow of the creek and improve habitat for aquatic species, in addition to eliminating a safety hazard for boaters. Click link to see the original report http://westmetronews.net/dam-to-be-removed-from-cayces-congaree-creek-beginning-tuesday Click […]

There is something new at the intersection of State and Frink streets in Cayce. The intersection is now a four-way stop. It’s near the entrance of the Martin Marietta – Cayce Quarry. Henry’s restaurant, at 2108 State St,. is on one of the corners, too. SCDOT installed the stop signs Tuesday. The Cayce Department of Public Safety is asking motorists […]

From S.C. Department of Natural Resources Through a successful partnership, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, American Rivers, Congaree Riverkeeper and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service have announced plans to remove a small dam from a Cayce creek beginning Tuesday. “The City of Cayce takes pride in its abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities. Removal of the relic […]

All-Way Stop signage is being installed at 16th Street and D Avenue in West Columbia. It will be in effect on Tuesday, May 28. The All-Way Stop is beijng installed to lessen speeding in the area. West Columbia Councilman Trevor Bedell, West Columbia city staff, and the South Carolina Department of Transportation have been working together to install the All-Way […]

A Lexington woman and a Columbia man have been charged and declared co-defendants in connection with a home invasion that led to the shooting death of a child. Click for link to original report on boy’s death. Linda Lyn Monette, 23, who was in the home at the time of the crime, is charged with murder, attempted murder, criminal conspiracy, […]

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher identified the pedestrian who was fatally struck by a motor vehicle shortly after 10 p.m. Saturday in the 400 block of Broad Street in Gilbert. According to Fisher, Mr. Damarj Torrel Morris, 18, of Lexington was in the roadway when he was struck by a motor vehicle. Morris was pronounced dead at the scene due […]

Personnel from the Columbia Fire Department’s Swiftwater Rescue team were needed on the Saluda River near Riverbanks Zoo Saturday afternoon. Four people became stranded on part of the Mill Race Dam due to high water levels.Everyone was rescued and brought to shore safely, according to a CFD report. CFD photo. The river was high and moving fast Saturday due to […]

Lexington County deputies arrested and charged a Columbia man with murder in the fatal stabbing of his mother Friday. The victim was identified as 60-year-old Jocelyn Murray, according to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher. J.W. Hayes Jr., 40, is charged with murder and possessing a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “Based on what detectives have determined […]

The Department of Health and Environmental Control said Thursday that three people have been referred for medical checks after they were potentially exposed to rabies. They were referred after a stray cat caught near downtown Lexington tested positive for rabies. According to DHEC officials, the potential exposure occurred May 10 when the victims were attacked by a stray cat near […]

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a single-vehicle accident. It occurred in the 600 block of West Dunbar Road in West Columbia at approximately 8:45 p.m., Thursday. According to Fisher, Ms. Alexis Younginer, 26, of Irmo was pronounced dead at the scene due to her injuries. Ms. Younginer’s vehicle left the right side of […]

“It was a wonderful event,” Special Events Coordinator Kelli Ricard told West Columbia City Council at council’s May meeting, as she gave her final report on the 2019 Kinetic Derby Day. The event was a huge success in its second year Ricard said. It drew three times as many visitors than the first Kinetic Derby Day. And there were more […]

Twenty retiring Lexington Two employees were honored at a reception Thursday. The reception was held before the monthly Board of Trustees meeting at the district office. Among those who have announced their retirement as of June 30 are: Airport High Deborah Ann Hightower Margaret Martin Wanda Sharpe Brookland-Cayce High Anita Brown Bruce Culcleasure Lynn Summer Paulette Truett Cayce Elementary Lynn […]

The City of West Columbia is providing free shuttle service to visitors of the West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater until June 30, 2019. Visitors can park at City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia, SC, and ride the shuttle that runs every 15 minutes to the Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater. The service is provided every Saturday and Sunday, […]

The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in its search a missing juvenile. Tristan Briana Lindler, 15, left her home on Mt. Tabor Church Road in the Little Mountain section of Newberry County around 9 p.m. Wednesday night in her Grandfather’s white 2002 Chevrolet Silverado truck, in an unknown direction. Lindler left the home by herself and […]

The Rhythm on the River – Spring Concert Series is at 6 p.m. Saturday. Band this week is: 48 Fables and Admiral Radio. Enjoy music with friends and family at the Wyman “Mac” Rish Riverwalk and Amphitheater in West Columbia. Relax and enjoy the view of the Congaree River or take a walk along the beautiful winding trail while listening […]

You can still register for the Foot Pursuit 5k Race! 100% goes to support the West Columbia Police Officers Foundation. It’s 8 a.m. Saturday- and starts at the West Columbia City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia.

The West Columbia Mayor and City Council presented the Saluda River Academy of the Arts’ Bobcat Players with a resolution recognizing their accomplishments. The resolution was presented by Mayor Councilman Tem Miles, Mayor Pro Tem at council’s May meeting The Bobcat Players are directed by SRAA’s theatre teacher, Stephanie Walker, and assisted by SMART room teacher, Jan Wash. The Bobcat […]

The West Columbia Mayor and City Council recognized the Congaree Rapid Futbol Club SKY 01 Boys’ Soccer Team with a Resolution at the May Council Meeting. The Congaree Rapid Futbol Club SKY 01 Boys’ Soccer Team is coached by Head Coach Robby Setzler and Assistant Coach Gino Sita. The players are as follows: Angel Barraza, Stephen Bradley, and Kyle Burke. […]

The City of West Columbia has the closed the sale of the property for the future Savage Craft Ale Works in West Columbia’s River District area. The new brewery is scheduled to open in late Spring 2020 in the old Brookland Fire Station/City Hall building located at 430 Center Street, West Columbia. The project ties into West Columbia’s new Interactive […]

Lexington County deputies are searching for a man after a child was fatally shot during a reported home invasion early Tuesday morning in the 100 block of Cedar Vale Drive. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the child who was fatally shot as a resident of the home. Mason Hanahan, 8, was pronounced dead shortly after arrival at an […]

Airport High School’s Classes of 1964 and 1965 will hold their Annual Class Reunion on May 25, 2019, at the Country Club of Lexington beginning at 6:00 pm. Anyone interested in attending or for more information, call or e-mail Dannette Tumblin Bickley – 269-9063, dannette@sc.rr.com; Amelia Bowers Price –794-7073, ameliabp@bellsouth.net.

A structure fire in Lexington near the area of East Main Street (US-1) and Taylor Drive had the road closed Tuesday night. Drivers were being detoured around the closure on Harmon Street and Taylor Drive. The street reopened later. There was no structural damage from the fire to the building and it is believed to have originated from a construction […]

Juul, the Electronic cigarette maker has announced it will invest $125 million for a facility in Lexington County. The new operation is expected to create 500 jobs, according to a Monday news release. The plan calls for the establishment of an assembly and packaging plant that is expected to be operating as early as the summer. The plant would likely […]

An alligator was allegedly seen on one of the trails near Congaree Creek in Cayce, Sunday. The man who saw the gator said it was between eight and ten feet long, according to ABC Columbia News. Don Vargo is the name of the man who sent the TV station a photo of a gator. Click here for a link to […]

Lexington County Fire and EMS personnel responded to a residential structure fire in the 4400 block of Augusta Highway, Monday afternoon. Upon arrival, smoke and flames could be seen coming from one of the residence’s rooms. The fire was put out. EMS is treating one person on scene for possible smoke inhalation. Augusta Highway was  shutdown in both directions, while […]

The City of Cayce and the Cayce Historical Museum will hold a commemorative event in honor of the 218th anniversary of President George Washington’s visit to the Cayce area during his Southern Tour of States. President George Washington visited the area that would one day be called Cayce on May 22, 1791. The Cayce Historical Museum, at 1800 12th Street, […]

Regular Monthly Meeting of the Lexington Two School Board of Trustees is Thursday at 7 p.m., in the Board Room of the District Education Center. 715 9th Ave., West Columbia. There will be a Retiree Reception, at 6:15 pm, in the DEC Lobby AGENDA I.             Call to Order                                                                                                                                   Chairman II.           Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance:                                                                             Vice-Chairman                 […]

The Lexington Police Department reported a collision at North Lake Drive (SC-6) at Dreher Street in Lexington, Saturday. A contributing factor for the collision was following too closely, said police. The crash had multiple lanes closed. Police are asking motorists to please proceed with caution and be alert to emergency personnel who are working in the road. LPD photo. Lexington Police […]

Sunday is Mother’s Day. It’s a day to honor the very special women in our lives.  And it also keeps some people busy in West Columbia. “Mother’s Day, or the Saturday before, is the single-biggest day of the year for us,” said Jackie MaCaulay, owner of Jarrett’s Jungle and Garden Center on Sunset Boulevard. She said a lot of flowers […]

Andrew “Bear” Richbourg has been appointed as new Chief of Police of the Springdale Police Department. Town Administrator Ashley Watkins appointed him, Thursday. “It says a lot about our Town when we are able to promote such a high ranking employee within a department,” said Springdale Mayor Michael Bishop.” I fully support our Town Administrator and her decision and look […]

Lynn Summer has spent 25 years as a teacher at Brookland-Cayce High School. She is retiring at the end of this school year. “I’m at a good place,” said Summer. “I’m just ready.” To commemorate her retirement from BC, there was a drop in reception for “The BC Diva” Lynn Summer. It was in the Brookland Cayce High Cafeteria Sunday. Sen. Nikki […]

By Dawn Kujawa- Lexington 2 Communications Director – Twenty-four Lexington Two high school students in the district’s Early College program graduated from Midlands Technical College Wednesday night. Twelve of those students, all seniors, received Associate in Arts diplomas, among them two who received a second diploma, an Associate in Science. All students have earned a minimum 62 college credits and […]

The Town of Springdale’s Splash Pad will reopen for the season beginning Thursday (May 9.) It’s in the park beside Springdale Town Hall at 2915 Platt Springs Road. There has been lots of anticipation regarding the opening of the water feature. And this year, the Splash Pad will include a “tree dome” with water that pours out of the top, […]

Willie McCoy, Richard Reese and Mike Oliver were recognized at the West Columbia City Council meeting Tuesday night. The three are retiring from the city’s public works department. Public Works Director Jamie Hook, Superintendent of Sanitation Ryan Miles, the Mayor, and Council recognized three employees from the sanitation department for their many years of service to the city and wished […]

The West Columbia City Council passed first reading of a $16.4 million budget for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Tuesday. The budget is $16,410,000. There is no tax increase for city residents in the budget and it uses no reserve funds, said City Administrator Brian Carter. In the budget city workers will get a 2 percent cost of living increase and a […]

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died as a result of a single-vehicle accident that occurred in the 1800 block of Jessamine Road in Lexington Monday. The incident took place at approximately 6:15 p.m. According to the coroner, Ronald Joseph Dasta, 71, of West Columbia was pronounced dead at the scene due to his injuries. Dasta’s […]

The Isle of Palms City Council has appointed Springdale Police Chief Kevin Cornett as its new police chief. Cornett was named at a special meeting Monday night, according to a report from WCSC -Live 5-TV in Charleston. Cornett’s wife, Sarah, posted the following on Facebook Monday evening:“It’s officially official!! The cat is outta the bag and the Cornetts are on […]

One person has died in a single car crash in Lexington county approximately a mile from West Columbia. A 2005 Jeep Wrangler was traveling southbound on Jessamine Road near Orangeburg Drive, according to South Carolina Highway Patrol Officer First Class Tyler Tidwell. The vehicle went off the right side of the road and struck an embankment. The driver was pronounced […]

A Pelion High school student-athlete drowned near North, Sunday near Carson Landing on the Edisto River in Orangeburg County Marcus Dwyer, 18, was a senior and he was scheduled to graduate from high school in a month. The Lexington One School District issued a statement regarding the death of Dwyer. It reads: “The Pelion High School community was saddened to […]

Gray Collegiate defeated East Clarendon Monday night by a score of 5-1, Monday night, in 2A state baseball playoffs. The game was played at the Midland Baseball Complex in West Columbia. “We’re happy to be playing another game, that’s all we can ask for.” said Gray head baseball coach Charles Assey.  Wyatt Keisler was the winning pitcher for the War […]

With the beautiful view of the city skyline as a backdrop, artists painted on the street at West Columbia’s Art on State, Friday.  After rain much of the day, the clouds cleared in time for a beautiful night in the 100 block of State Street.  Music filled the air as the band Seventy Six and Sunny played to hundreds, who […]

It was fun, and healthy, for a lot of girls in Cayce Saturday morning. On a sun-filled morning, close to 900 runners, 500 of them participating girls, accompanied by running buddies and coaches, took part in the Girls on the Run Columbia spring 5K at the Historic Columbia Speedway. Participants ran and walked the 3.1-mile course that snaked through neighborhoods […]

It’s Zesto of West Columbia’s 70th Birthday this year. The City of West Columbia has posted an old photo of the Triangle City restaurant and patrons are sharing their favorite memory with Facebook comments: Here’s a link: https://www.facebook.com/WestColaSC/photos/a.297888360362595/1250448375106584/?type=3&theater Debra O’Neal Oswalt said: We’ve Grown Up With Zesto’s! And, We’ve Had A lot Of Our Family Celebrations At Zesto’s Because We […]

The Lexington Police Department is asking for assistance to identify a male who was involved in an armed robbery of the CVS Pharmacy in the early morning of Thursday, according to Lexington Police Chief Terrance Green. At approximately 2:56 a.m., officers were dispatched to the CVS Pharmacy, which is located at 5608 Sunset Blvd. in Lexington, for an armed robbery […]

Gray Collegiate defeated East Clarendon, 5-4, Thursday in an extra innings thriller in the 2A S.C. High School League baseball playoffs. Airport dropped its playoff game at Midland Valley by a score of 6-2. Dominick Macintosh was the winning pitcher while Justin Evans was charged with the loss for East Clarendon.The game was played at the  Midlands Baseball complex in West […]

Kinetic Derby Day planners have had a few days to assess the impact of the second year of the event. And the impressions are all positive. “We think we had about 1,500 in attendance which is triple from last year,” said Anna Huffman, West Columbia’s communications director. And they came from all over. “We had entries from Aynor, Conway, Branchville, […]

The Providence Presbyterian Community Yard Sale 2019It is hosted by Providence Presbyterian Church on Saturday, May 11, from 8 a.a. until 1 p.m. Providence Presbyterian Church is at 1112 Hummingbird Dr, West Columbia.

West Columbia District Four Councilman and attorney Tem Miles is running to be mayor. His supporters held a fundraiser for him, Tuesday at Grecian Gardens in West Columbia. “As you can see from who is here tonight, Tem has the support of a cross section of people from the world of business, the legal profession and he is a Citadel […]

The City of West Columbia invites you to Art on State, in conjunction with the May State Street Art Crawl, on the 100 Block of State Street, on Friday, May 3, from 6 PM – 9 PM. The event will feature live music by Seventy Six and Sunny and food and drink from Cafe Strudel, State Street Pub, New Brookland Tavern, and Terra. There will be live […]

Swansea High School Basketball star Danae McNeal was recognized at the S.C. State House, Tuesday. “It was my pleasure to welcome Danae McNeal to the State House today, and present her with a resolution congratulating her for being named Gatorade Girls’ Basketball Player of the Year for SC,” said S.C. Sen. Nikki Setzler. “Well done, Danae,” Setlzler said. “You make […]

A Calhoun County man is accused of forcefully entering homes and demanding to be shown to a safe. Andre Terrell McFadden, 20, is charged with kidnapping, safe cracking, burglary, first degree assault and battery, armed robbery and possessing a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “Based on information detectives have confirmed during their investigation, McFadden went in […]

Airport eliminated Brookland-Cayce, Monday, and advanced in the 4A S.C. High School League baseball playoffs. Airport has won the last two District VII titles. With the victory, the Eagles improve to 10-9-1. BC fell to 12-13. Brandon Caughman was the winning pitcher. Adam Krissinger was charged with the loss. “I’m proud of the way our guys have overcome regular season […]

Gray Collegiate lost the first game to Latta Monday, but won Game 2, by a score of 11-6. With the win, Gray won the school’s first-ever Class 2A Lower State District 7 title. Matt Willis and Wyatt Keisler drove in 3 runs eash in the second game. Keisler pitched for the win for Gray Collegiate. Jack Wood, Guy Epps and […]

A woman reported missing Monday has been located. The West Columbia Police Department announced she had been found Monday night. Below is the initial report. The West Columbia Police Department needs your help in locating a woman that was last seen at 1713 Charleston Hwy (Southern Heritage Assisting Living) at approximately 8 a.m. this morning in the City of West […]

A man died Saturday in a kayaking incident on the Saluda River, Saturday. The incident took place above 500 Wildlife Parkway in Columbia at approximately 11:30 a.m. Gregory Hinson, Jr., 27, of Bundrick Road in Winnsboro, was transported from the scene by Richland County EMS to Prisma Health Richland Memorial Hospital where he died at 7:20 p.m., Saturday. An autopsy […]

. There was a special Friday edition of the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber’s Rhythm on the River Spring Concert Series. It featured BC Villanova as the headline act. Before that Britt, Ervin and Crosby played on an perfect evening by the water. And that’s not all.  Saturday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., it’s West Columbia’s 2nd Annual Kinetic Derby Day. It features […]

The Chick-fil-A drive-thru at Saluda Pointe in Lexington had be closed for a while Friday night until the result of a collision could be cleared from the driveway. A driver hit a brick wall and damaged it. The driver was transported to the hospital by EMS with unknown injuries, according to the Lexington Police Department. A contributing factor to the […]

The Lexington Police Department reported a collision Thursday night. It was at the intersection of Sunset Blvd. (US-378) and Northside Blvd. and resulted in the closing of outbound lanes. Motorists were asked to please seek an alternate route while the road was cleared. It later reopened. The contributing factor causing the collision was failure to yield right-of-way during a left […]

Twenty-eight Lexington Two middle school students have been named South Carolina Junior Scholars. Lexington Two’s Junior Scholars were recognized at an awards ceremony, Thursday, before the monthly Board of Trustees meeting. The event was at the District Education Center, 715 Ninth St. The program, developed by the state Department of Education, identifies eighth-graders with high scholastic achievement and intellectual ability […]

Cam Beckham hit a three-run homer in the first inning for Airport. The blast set the tone as the Eagles posted a 10-0 win, in a six-inning, shortened affair over Brookland-Cayce.  The crosstown rivals squared off in round two of the Region VII S.C. High School Baseball playoffs, Thursday. Dalton Mims got the win for Airport. Hayden Thomas took the loss […]

West Columbia will be rocking. The City of West Columbia’s 2nd Annual Kinetic Derby Day, is Saturday. It’s a guaranteed day of family fun, from 11 a.m until 3:30 p.m., on Meeting and State Streets in West Columbia. “Last year’s Kinetic Derby Day gave us a chance to show off the City of West Columbia,”said Mayor Mayor Bobby Horton. “It’s […]

West Columbia Police Sgt. Korey Davis was honored at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Breakfast as the Officer-of-the-Month, Tuesday. Also pictured: Assistant Chief Scott Morrison, Sgt. Davis, Capt. Doug Hook, Jamie Addison, of First Community Bank, and Brad Burnette, The Graphics Source. The meeting was held at the Double Tree Inn.

A cemetery was vandalized, according to the Lexington Police Department. And police are asking for the public’s help.Headstones and grave sites were damaged at the AME New Bethel Church Cemetery recently, according to the Lexington Police Department. The cemetery is located at 500 South Lake Drive in Lexington. Photos from the LPD show moved headstones and some are damaged. Anyone […]

You may see some smoke in the air Thursday. The Congaree National Park, along with park partners will conduct a large prescribed burn Thursday (weather permitting). The burn will include 384-plus acres, and it is intended to help with habitat restoration and fuel reduction in accordance with the park’s fire management plan. Crews from Kings Mountain National Military Park, Great […]

“The Greater Cayce – West Columbia Chamber of Commerce is excited about the upcoming West of the River Weekend. This weekend is a great opportunity for the Chamber to be a bridge between our municipal partners and promote the entire weekend under one brand. We expect record turnouts at all the events, which will also drive traffic to the businesses […]

The Board of Trustees of Lexington School District Two will conduct their Regular Monthly Meeting on Thursday, April 25, at 7 p.m. in the Board Room of the District Education Center, 715 Ninth Street, West Columbia, SC.  The proposed Agenda is attached.  Notices and Agendas are also posted on the District’s website, www.lex2.org / Board of Trustees / Board Meetings / Agenda.  […]

The Lexington Police Department reported a collision on South Lake Drive around 2:15 p.m. Monday. As a result the outbound lanes of the road that leads to I-20 were closed for approximately one hour. A vehicle involved in the incident was turned on its side, with the driver trapped inside. According to police, Lexington County Fire Services and EMS responded […]

Under the heading of National Register Properties in South Carolina, the S.C. Department of Archives and History profiles West Columbia’s New Brookland Historic District. It includes photos of historical homes. The types of homes are: 20th Century Mill Village House; Double Family; Tenneant House; Overseers House; and a Single family home What it says about the Mill Village: The New […]