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Game Day Tailgate – West Columbia’s restaurants have your favorite tailgate food

This football season has been a little bit of up and a little bit of down for the University of South Carolina Gamecocks. After a season-opening win over Virginia Tech in Atlanta, followed by a win over SC State, USC lost two games in a row. One to Vanderbilt at […]

West Columbia Fire Department to hold Fire Prevention Week Open House on Friday

This week is Fire Prevention Week, and the West Columbia Fire Department is holding an Open House! A FREE family event on Friday, October 10, from 4-8 PM, at the WCFD Fire House. Our Open House will include: – Gear Try-on – Station Tours – Rope and Vehicle Rescue Demonstrations […]

Jeremy Hudson, Jacquelyn “Jackie” Moore McNeill, and Steven Whetstone to be inducted into Lexington 2 Fine Arts Hall of Fame

Lexington School District Two invites the public to an induction ceremony this month for three individuals selected to the district’s Fine Arts Hall of Fame. The three — Jeremy Hudson, Jacquelyn “Jackie” Moore McNeill, and Steven Whetstone — will be recognized for their contributions to the arts during an induction […]

Body found on the Columbia side of the Congaree River, Tuesday afternoon

The Columbia Police Department is investigating after a body was found on the east bank, or the Columbia side, of the Congaree River on Tuesday afternoon. The body was found by kayakers on the river bank near Wheat Street around 6 p.m. The body is believed to be that of […]

Abraham the Camel has died, starred in the annual “Jesus is His Name” Christmas Show in South Congaree

Abraham the Camel has died. Abraham starred in the annual “Jesus is His Name” Christmas Show in South Congaree. Abraham was owned by Clifford Fisher. The two often appeared at local festivals, parades and school and community events. The camel died early Tuesday morning after going through surgery for an […]

Sunset Boulevard (US 378) in Lexington getting repaved

If you’ve driven down the heavily commercial corridor of Sunset Boulevard (US 378) in Lexington in the last couple of weeks, you may have noticed a change. From near the I-20 bridge, close to West Columbia, to the in-town section of Sunset Boulevard, paving crews have been working to repave […]

October-November West Columbia Newsletter is out with message from Mayor Tem Miles, City Council, and Nick’s, Pupology, and The Rogue

The October-November West Columbia Newsletter has been published. – Click here for a link – It has a message from West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles and updates from the districts of West Columbia City Council members. Also included are articles about Mick’s House of Pizza, Pupology and The Rogue Hair […]

WCPD data for the month of September shows 47 vehicle crashes investigated

The West Columbia Police Department released crime and accident data for the month of September. The report showed that 47 vehicle collisions were investigated and 234 citations were issued. There were 498 traffic stops made. There were 24 DUI arrests made and three vehicle thefts. “Suspicious Person” was the top […]

Road Closure Notification for Lexington Ave. in Cayce, beginning Monday, Oct. 6

Beginning Monday, October 6, Lexington Avenue between State Street and First Street will be closed while emergency repairs are completed on a sewer line. During this time, drivers should use caution and follow the detour route. The work is expected to be completed by Friday, October 10th. If you have questions, […]