West Columbia Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Aggravated Assault
David Earl Bender, a 43-year-old West Columbia man, was sentenced last month to 20 years in prison following his conviction at trial on Wednesday, April 15, in Lexington County, for Assault and Battery of a High and Aggravated Nature. Chief Administrative Judge Debra R. McCaslin presided over the jury trial […]
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Town of South Congaree announces that Police Chief CJ Quinlan, is no longer employed by the Town
The Town of South Congaree announced Tuesday morning that Police Chief CJ Quinlan, is no longer employed by the Town. The Town of South Congaree officially swore in Carl J. “C.J.” Quinlan as its new Chief of Police during a ceremony held during the February 17, 2026, Town council meeting. “Personnel matters are handled in accordance with applicable laws, policies, […]
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More than 100 pounds of litter removed from Riverland Park neighborhood in Cayce
Cayce city Councilman Byron Thomas posted a video of a litter pick-up effort conducted Saturday in the Riverland Park neighborhood of Cayce. City Councilwoman Tiffany Aull joined the clean-up crew. Click here to see the video Byron Thomas post about the clean-up is below: What a GOOD morning we had […]
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State Street Trading Co. is closing its location in West Columbia – Moving Sale This Week
Lainie Lewis, owner of State Street Trading co. is closing her State Street Trading Co. location at 134 State Street and moving to a site in Columbia. The business has been in West Columbia for 8.5 years. Below is a post from Lainie announcing her move: Well as Andrea Bocelli […]
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New pedestrian crosswalk installed at N. 12th St. and Monticello St. in West Columbia
A crosswalk and RRFB (Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon) signal has been installed at the intersection of N. 12th St. and Monticello St. The 21st Century Afterschool Program at the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center – BLEC, with support from the South Carolina Department of Public Health, created an educational video so that […]
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Mike Driver Marks His 30-Year Anniversary with Mooneyhan’s Auto Service in West Columbia
Mike Driver just reached a professional milestone. In April, he marked 30 years with Mooneyhan’s Auto Service at 1224 B Avenue in West Columbia. “The Mooneyhan Family has been good to me,” said Mike, Mechanic/Shop Supervisor. “I have enjoyed every bit of my time here.” “Mike is an integral part […]
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Pursuit ends in a crash on South Lake Drive in Lexington, early Monday morning
All inbound lanes of South Lake Drive (SC-6) at I-20, in Lexington were closed, around midnight Sunday due to a collision. Lexington County Police asked driver to seek an alternate route into the Town of Lexington, SC away from SC-6 until the road reopened. The crash happened at the end […]
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West Columbia live music with Rhythm on the River, Pop-Up Bands at several venues, and Art on State is May 15 – See the Full Schedule
West Columbia is warming up as spring is upon us. As the weather improves, there is the opportunity to get out and enjoy everything in West Columbia, including city-sponsored events and restaurants where you can sit outside and enjoy the fresh air. The Meeting Street Music Fest was April 17-18. […]
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Senior Investigator Aldridge recognized as Police Officer of the Quarter by West Columbia City Council
Senior Investigator Ash Aldridge was recognized as the Officer of the Quarter by West Columbia Police Chief Marion Boyce the West Columbia City Council at the city’s Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, May 5. Boyce said Aldridge “consistently leads by example, serving as a trusted mentor to newer investigators while […]
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Midlands Rivers Coalition kicks off 10th season of water quality monitoring on local rivers
Planning to get in the river? Be sure to check the latest water quality results first. This week the Midlands Rivers Coalition began its tenth season of recreational water quality monitoring of the major rivers in the Columbia area. The monitoring includes 11 sample locations on the Lower Saluda, Broad, and […]
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