New Brookland Pizza opens on State Street in West Columbia

There’s a new pizza place in West Columbia. New Brookland Pizza opened at 134 State St. on Tuesday, Oct. 27. It’s a pick-up only restaurant in the space that was State Street Trading Co. The owner of the new pizza joint is Hector Sanchez. He’s been here for a while, […]

Delivery truck hits an overhead awning and caused it to collapse in Irmo Wednesday morning

Irmo Fire and law enforcement units were on the scene after a truck ran into a building in the 7100 block of Woodrow Street in Irmo, just after 10 a.m., Wednesday morning. The delivery truck hit a large overhead awning and caused it to collapse, according to the IFD. The […]

See the details of the Saluda Pedestrian Bridge in West Columbia

The City of West Columbia continues to provide unique recreational opportunities for visitors and residents with the addition of the pedestrian bridge across the Saluda River. In partnership with the City of Columbia to address infrastructure needs through a joint jurisdictional approach, the long-awaited pedestrian bridge will soon become a […]

American Leadership Academy Lexington Breaks Ground on Campus Expansion

On Friday, October 30, American Leadership Academy Lexington will host a groundbreaking ceremony to launch a major expansion of its campus. The planned improvements include a new gymnasium, expanded carline stacking lanes, and an outdoor multi-use field for sporting events and practices. ALA Lexington Upper School Director Gabriel Cheavers, along […]

Palmetto Swings premier golf simulator facility is open on Meeting St. in West Columbia, read all about it

Read all about Palmetto Swings premier golf simulator facility at 511 Meeting St. in West Columbia. Palmetto Swings recently opened and it’s featured in the Oct-Nov West Columbia Newsletter. Here’s a link to the Newsletter

Lexington Police arrest 2 and confiscate firearms and narcotics after suspicion of impaired driving pursuit

Lexington police officers attempted to stop a vehicle, last week, for suspicion of impaired driving. After a short pursuit, the vehicle was stopped on Augusta Road near I-20. During the traffic stop, it was found that the driver was impaired and she was arrested for DUI and for Failure to […]

SCDOT proposes to install a roundabout at Old Lexington Highway and Wessinger Road, wants public feedback

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) requests public comments on a proposed intersection improvement project S-83 (Old Lexington Hwy.) at S-333 (Wessinger Road) in Lexington County. SCDOT proposes to install a roundabout at the intersection of Old Lexington Highway and Wessinger Road. The roundabout design is intended to improve […]

Cayce-West Columbia Chamber names Businesses of the Year and other Award Winners at the Un-Gala

The Cayce-West Columbia Chamber celebrated in Halloween costume fashion, on a night filled with fun and fellowship. Cayce-West Columbia Chamber president and CEO Tony Tam recognized the businesses and individuals who make the CWC community so special! This year’s award winners!

4 candidates running for 3 Lexington School District 2 School board seats

Three seats on the Lexington Two Board of Trustees will be on the November 3 ballot. Four candidates have filed to run, including two incumbents.  Board member Christina Rucker is not seeking re-election. The four candidates for the Lexington Two board, in alphabetical order, are: Lexington Two schools serve the […]

Dylan Hayes Band, Brooks Herring, and Rutland Performing at West Columbia’s Fall Back Fest on Friday, Nov. 6 – With Live Mural Artists and Artisan Market Night Edition

The City of West Columbia invites everyone to enjoy the 10th Annual Fall Back Fest on Friday, November 6, 2026, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., along the 100–300 blocks of State Street. This free event features live music, art, food, and drinks. Performers include the Dylan Hayes Band, Brooks Herring, […]