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2 teens arrested in connection to the shooting that took place on Augusta Road, in West Columbia, Sunday

On March 8, 2026 Investigators arrested nineteen-year-old Jaeden Jones and eighteen-year-old Ty’ron Bethea on charges related to an alleged shooting that took place in the Walmart parking lot on Augusta Road, in West Columbia. Mr. Jones was charged with attempted murder, possession of a firearm during the commission of a […]

Cayce’s Jazz Pop-Up Invigorate Concert with Soda City Brass Band has been rescheduled for Tuesday

Rescheduled!!!!!!! Due to the weather forecast for Sunday evening, Sunday’s Jazz Pop-Up concert in Cayce has been rescheduled.Come out on Tuesday, March 10, from 6 – 8 PM at the Art Lot at (1908 State Street) Cayce, for a final evening of great live jazz, good vibes, and community in […]

Carraway Park at the West Columbia Riverwalk to be closed for 2.5 weeks, beginning Monday, March 8

Carraway Park, 212 Hudson Street, West Columbia, SC, is getting an upgrade. Shade sails are being installed to keep the park breezy and shielded from the sun. To get the job done safely, the park will be closed starting Monday, March 9, for approximately 2.5 weeks. Crews will be working […]

Police investigated a report of gunfire, Sunday afternoon

West Columbia Police investigated a report of gunfire on Sunday afternoon. A report on the WCPD Facebook page said officers responded to the 2400 block of Augusta Road (in the Walmart parking lot) after a reported shooting. Police asked that community members stay clear of the area as officers continued […]

West Columbia in spring bloom from Riverbanks Botanical Garden and Jarrett’s Jungle to the SC State Farmers Market and the Rocky Shoals Spider lilies

Spring is springing up all around us. And in West Columbia that means the colors of the season are beginning to burst. Jarrett’s JungleJarrett’s Jungle is a locally owned and operated retail Greenhouse and Florist that has earned a reputation for quality blooming plants and a flower shop with decorative […]

Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is coming to West Columbia

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile for 90 years has been turning highways into hot dog history. is headed to WeCo! Swing by City Hall on Thursday, March 12, from 11 AM to 3 PM for hot dogs, yard games, and more! Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Zxyf9SiWT/

Cayce Announces Hiring of a New Public Works Director

The City of Cayce is proud to announce the hiring of Johnny Dillard as its new Public Works Director, bringing with him more than two decades of military service and extensive experience in public service, horticulture, and environmental management. A native of Murphy, North Carolina, Dillard joined the United States Navy immediately after high […]

Multi-vehicle crash on West Main Street in Lexington has all inbound lanes closed

A multi-vehicle collision on West Main Street near US-378, that occurred just before noon Thursday, resulted in all inbound lanes into the Town of Lexington, SC being closed. Several emergency personnel were on the scene, including Lexington Police, Lexington County Fire Service, and EMS. Inbound traffic is being detoured from […]

The last Invigorate Cayce Jazz Pop-Up concert is Sunday, March 8, in the Art Lot at 1908 State Street, Cayce

The last Invigorate Cayce Jazz Pop-Up concert in Cayce is Sunday, March 8.Enjoy LIVE, FREE jazz from the incredible Soda City Brass Band from 5–7 p.m. at the Art Lot (1908 State Street).Come hungry! Mary’s Arepas will be on site serving up delicious eats! This concert series is part of […]