West Columbia’s Carraway Park at the Riverwalk is now open with new shade sails
The City of West Columbia’s Carraway Park at the Riverwalk, located at 212 Hudson Street in West Columbia, SC, is now open after being closed for the installation of shade sails. These improvements were part of the City of West Columbia’s ongoing efforts to enhance amenities and comfort for visitors […]
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Brian Duncan announces he’s running for SC House District 88
Brian Duncan has announced he is running a West Columbia-based SC House Seat. “I’m proud to officially announce that I am running for South Carolina House District 88,” Duncan stated.“Last year, I stepped forward in the special election because I believe our community deserves strong, conservative leadership that shows up […]
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Police respond to a collision involving a bicycle in Lexington on Sunset Boulevard
The Lexington Police Department is asking drivers to please be cautious driving through the 5100 block of Sunset Boulevard in Lexington. One inbound and one outbound lane of the road are blocked due to a collision involving a bicyclist. Emergency personnel are on scene. The collision was reported after 7 […]
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Several injured in Lexington crash, Monday
A collision on West Main Street (US-1) at Gibson Road in Lexington had all inbound lanes closed, Monday around noon. Police asked drivers to please seek an alternate route around the scene until the road was reopened. There were several injuries reported by the Lexington Police Department. The injured were […]
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2 in Lexington County Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* Charges
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Bazle Kenneth Hutto, (age 70) of Lexington and Dalana Inez Suggs, (age 25) of Swansea, on nine total charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department […]
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Lexington County Sheriff’s Department Dive Team recovers body from Lake Murray, coroner identifies
Body Recovered From Lake Murray Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who was recovered from Lake Murray near the Irmo side of the dam at approximately 11 p.m., Saturday. According to Fisher, Mr. Travers Antonio Berry, 50, of Columbia, was pronounced dead at the scene after being […]
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Teen sentenced to 16 years in prison for shooting at customers at the drive-thru window in West Columbia
Donte Simpson, an 18-year-old from West Columbia, pled guilty to Attempted Murder and Assault and Battery of a High and Aggravated Nature this week in Lexington County. Circuit Court Judge Debra R. McCaslin sentenced Simpson to 16 years concurrent in the South Carolina Department of Corrections. Under South Carolina law, […]
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Lexington County deputies say man attempted to run over a child with his car
Lexington County deputies arrested a man after he attempted to run over a child with his car. Raheem Smith, 33, is charged with attempted murder and possession of a firearm or ammunition by a person convicted of certain crimes, according to arrest warrants. “Detectives recovered footage from a doorbell camera […]
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REMINDER – Taylor Watford Foundation 5K Run/Walk for Hope is May 16 – Register Now!
The Taylor Watford Foundation 5th Annual 5K Run/Walk for Hope is less than 100 days away!!! —May 16th, 2026 9am @ Brookland Cayce HS—Register to run or walk now at strictlyrunning.com. We are also looking for sponsors (packages ranging from $100).The form is attached below and is available digitally on taylorwatfordfoundation.org. As always, profits support local […]
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West Columbia Citywide Litter Pick-Up Day is May 2 – Sign up now to participate
The City of West Columbia is looking for the ultimate cleanup crews. Whether it’s your church group, coworkers, athletic team, or just a group of friends, show up for WeCo. Join the city Saturday, May 2, 2026, as we work together to be part of the solution, not the pollution.Meet […]
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