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West Columbia, Palmetto Outdoor, tubing season kicks off successfully, celebrating 20 years

For 20 years, Palmetto Outdoor with founder and owner Michael Mayo, has been delivering soothing tube floating rides down the river. The trip buses leave from West Columbia’s Riverwalk, and the tubers end their float at the West Columbia Riverwalk. The tubing trips have become such an ingrained part of […]

Officer, suspect shot after West Columbia Police respond, SLED investigating

West Columbia Police Department officers responded to the 500 block of North Brown Street at about 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10. The call resulted in both an officer and the suspect being transported to the hospital with gunshot wounds. Both the officer and suspect are in stable condition at […]

“Taste on the River” REMINDER – Thursday at 5:30 – features GREAT FOOD from top restaurants

The 10th Annual Taste on the River is Thursday, June 11, from 5:30 until 9 p.m. It’s a can’t-miss unforgettable evening of indulgence featuring the culinary talent of the best chefs in the Midlands at Stone River, 121 Alexander Road, West Columbia. “We have a great restaurant line up,” said Kathy Whetzel, Chairwoman […]

Some Lexington County primary election results

Below are some of the Lexington County results from Tuesday’s GOP primary, published by the Lexington County GOP. Alan SC AG Wilson and Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette will go up against each other in a runoff June 23. SC Governor Wilson: 13,326 – 41%Evette 7,730 – 24%Reddy 4,168 – 13%Norman […]

The June-July City of West Columbia Newsletter has been released – West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles’ Message and info from your West Columbia City council member

The June-July City of West Columbia Newsletter has been released. A feature on the Ikie Lu Record Club is one of the articles in the newsletter. Also: get West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles Message and info from your West Columbia City council member. There’s also an article on Signature Catering […]

Men’s Mental Health Matters – An Editorial by Mr. Mark Sellers, Mental Health First Aid Trainer, Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center

Men’s Mental Health Matters – An Editorial by Mr. Mark Sellers, MSW, Mental Health First Aid Trainer – Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center – June 2026 June is recognized as Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, a vital time dedicated to reducing stigma, encouraging open conversations, and highlighting the unique mental health challenges that […]

Gray Collegiate Academy Teacher, Jennifer Catoe, Named Statewide Teacher of the Year

WEST COLUMBIA, SC – The Charter Institute at Erskine (the Institute) announced Jennifer Catoe, a Gray Collegiate Academy (GCA) high school teacher, as the 2026-2027 Nathan Yon Institute Brick-and-Mortar Teacher of the Year. This award was presented in front of more than 600 attendees at the Eighth Annual Charter Institute at […]