Man accused of deadly shooting last week in West Columbia is arrested
Lexington County deputies have arrested a man accused of shooting a man to death last week in West Columbia. Patrick David Esparza, 26, is charged with murder in the March 20 shooting death of Charles Boyd Moore Jr., according to an arrest warrant. “Early in their investigation, detectives identified Esparza […]
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Riverwalk Rabbit Run 5K is Saturday, April 4, starting at the West Columbia Amphitheater
The Riverwalk Rabbit Run 5K is hopping back to Cayce–West Columbia Riverwalk! Hosted by the Greater CWC Chamber Cares Foundation, this community-favorite event supports a great cause. All proceeds directly benefit educators and students across the Greater CWC community, helping invest in education and future leaders right here at home. […]
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West Columbia’s Art on State returns May 15, with live mural art; Live Music; a night Artisan Market; food trucks and beverages
ART ON STATE! FREE EVENT!Friday, May 15, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM100-300 Blocks of State Street, West Columbia The City of West Columbia invites you to the 8th Annual Art on State on Friday, May 15, from 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM, in the 100-300 Blocks of State Street, West […]
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Former State Senator Vincent Sheheen speaks at the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce’s Business Breakfast – See the photos
Former State Senator Vincent Sheheen was the speaker at the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce’s Business Breakfast meeting, Tuesday. Sheheen is the author of the book “The Concise Guide to South Carolina State Government.” The breakfast was sponsored By Republic Services and held at Columbia Fireflies Segra Park in Columbia. […]
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Parking Lot Improvements Underway at 420 Meeting Street in the West Columbia River District
Improvements are underway at the public parking lot located at 420 Meeting Street in West Columbia’s River District. In coordination with the property owner, work includes seal coating, restriping, and pothole repairs. Work has begun in the larger section of the lot (Area A). Once completed, crews will move to […]
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REMINDER – Taylor Watford Foundation 5K Run/Walk for Hope is May 16 – Register Now!
The Taylor Watford Foundation 5th Annual 5K Run/Walk for Hope is less than 100 days away!!! —May 16th, 2026 9am @ Brookland Cayce HS—Register to run or walk now at strictlyrunning.com. We are also looking for sponsors (packages ranging from $100).The form is attached below and is available digitally on taylorwatfordfoundation.org. As always, profits support local […]
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Endowment fund established in honor of the late Peggy and Joe Pinner to benefit Children’s Hospital
An endowment fund has been established in honor of the late Peggy and Joe Pinner by Paula and Gregg Pinner and Diane and Michael Pinner. It will benefit Prisma Health Children’s Hospital-Midlands. Joe was a beloved news personality, known throughout the Midlands and beyond for his long career at WIS […]
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A portion of the West Columbia Riverwalk Park will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday, March 24-25
A portion of the West Columbia Riverwalk Park will temporarily close on Tuesday, March 24, and Wednesday, March 25, 2026, for Dominion Energy to complete scheduled work in the section toward the Moffatt Street entrance just after the Gervais Street Bridge. During this time, West Columbia Riverwalk visitors will continue to have […]
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Andrew Price announced as the new principal at Wood Elementary School for 2026-2027
At its March 19 meeting, the Lexington School District Two Board of Trustees announced Andrew Price as the new principal at Wood Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. The board approved the hiring at its March 19 meeting on recommendation of Interim Superintendent Dr. Angela Cooper. Price has served […]
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Former Lexington 2 Principal David Sims inducted into the Heroes and Heroines Society
A retired longtime Lexington Two educator and principal who opened the district’s newest elementary school has been recognized with one of the district’s most prestigious honors. David Sims, whose career in Lexington Two spanned nearly 40 years before he retired as Riverbank Elementary principal in 2024, was inducted into the […]
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