West Columbia’s Meeting Street Improvement Project to include: more parking spaces; landscaped medians; new trees; 6-feet-wide sidewalks
West Columbia City Council got an update at its meeting Tuesday regarding the Meeting Street Improvement Project from Charles Howell of Landplan Group South. The plan includes the reduction of Meeting Street from four lanes to two lanes, from State Street to Ninth Street, in an effort to create a […]
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Sponsor the 2026 Taylor Watford Foundation’s 5th Annual 5K Run/Walk for Hope, or register to participate
The Taylor Watford Foundation’s 5th Annual 5K Run/Walk for Hope is scheduled for May 16, 2026. The TWF thanks you all of its previous sponsors and would love to have you back for the 5th Annual 5K. We invite all new sponsors, too. Sponsorship packages and their prices have remained the same– between […]
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SC Water Utilities Employees contribute volunteer hours, including the Cayce-West Columbia Christmas Parade
Team Members Dedicate 730 Volunteer Hours Supporting Families, Schools, Community Organizations, and Environmental Stewardship Across South Carolina Giving back to the communities it serves remains a core part of South Carolina Water Utilities’ (SCWU) mission and company culture. In 2025, SCWU team members across the state continued that tradition, dedicating […]
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Lexington County woman arrested on ill-treatment of animals charges
Lexington County Animal Services investigators have arrested a Lexington woman accused of ill-treating various species of animals. Julia Evans Pickett, 29, is charged with two counts of felony ill-treatment of animals, according to arrest warrants. “In late December, Lexington County Animal Services investigators received information regarding animal welfare concerns at […]
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Crash on Charleston Highway in Cayce results in closing of 2 lanes of traffic
The Cayce Police Department reported that a Vehicle Accident on Charleston Highway near the Fish Hatchery Road resulted in two outbound lanes of Charleston Highway being shut down due to the crash. the wreck occurred on Monday afternoon. Police asked drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes if […]
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Ribbon Cutting Marks Revitalization and Reopening of Harold White Human Development Center at the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center in West Columbia
Community leaders, residents, and supporters gathered on Dec. 18, as the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center (BLEC) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the reopening of the Harold White Human Development Center following years of extensive renovations that included: painting; flooring; lighting; new basketball goals; new bleachers; and new translucent window panels that […]
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Always Original Bakery, in West Columbia, to close, see the details
Always Original Bakery that opened five years ago at 501 Meeting Street in West Columbia is closing. One of the owners, George Grogan, announced Sunday night that the bakery will be closing as of Feb. 15. George and fellow owner Jay, are going to retire.The bakery’s last day of operation […]
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16-year-old left home and is believed to be in danger, Lexington County Sheriff’s Department ask for tips to help find her
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is asking tips to help find the location of an endangered juvenile runaway named Mackenzie Dalton. Deputies have been working to find the 16-year-old since she left her Lexington home in late November. Mackenzie is 5’4” and weighs 118 pounds. The car she drove away […]
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Compton’s restaurant is now open on B Avenue in West Columbia
Compton’s restaurant, at 1118 B Ave. in West Columbia, is now open. The building has been remodeled and has a “Now Open” sign on the front of it. Trucks were parked in front, and diners were seated inside of the restaurant at 6:30 a.m. Friday. Compton’s Kitchen announced it was […]
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Lexington Police made more than 50 traffic stops overnight New Year’s Eve, make DUI, Drug arrests
The Lexington Police Department Patrol Division was out on the streets New Year’s Eve, along with the Traffic Safety Unit and K-9 officers. Lexington Police reported making more than 50 traffic stops overnight in the Town of Lexington. Officers made two arrests for DUI, multiple drug arrests to include Possession […]
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