Home - WestMetroNews

Gray Collegiate Academy in West Columbia receives an “Excellent” rating on State Report Card – See how Lexington 2 Schools scored

Each year, School and District Report Cards are posted on the South Carolina Department of Education’s (SCDE’s) website. Gray Collegiate Academy consists of a high school and a middle school in West Columbia. both received an excellent Report Card rating. See the ratings – Below- for all of the schools […]

Brookland-Cayce High School’s Trunk or Treat is 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, Airport High School’s Trick or Treat Lane is Monday, Oct. 28

Lexington Two’s high schools are inviting the community to their annual family-friendly Halloween trick-or-treat events. Brookland-Cayce High School’s Trunk or Treat is set for 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, October 22 on the school campus, 1300 State St., Cayce. Airport High School’s Trick or Treat Lane is set for 6 p.m.-8 […]

Woman who died in 2-vehicle accident on South Lake Drive in Lexington is identified by coroner

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has positively identified the person who died in a two-vehicle accident in the 2300 block of S. Lake Drive in the Lexington area of Lexington County at approximately 9:20 A.M. on Saturday. According to Coroner Fisher, Mrs. Virginia Ellen Burtle, 46, of Pelion was traveling […]

Lexington County Coroner identifies woman killed after being struck by vehicle, driver fled the scene

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a vehicle vs.pedestrian accident in the 100 block of Hartley Quarter Road, in the Pelion area of Lexington County onSaturday, at approximately 7:10 P.M. According to Coroner Fisher, Ms. Madelein Lopez-Resendiz, 25, of Pelion was walking westbound onHartley […]

Spa MD cuts the ribbon at new building on Center Street in West Columbia

The ribbon was cut at Spa MD, formerly known as Spa 131, Thursday afternoon. The new location is at 601 Center Street, West Columbia. See video stream of the ribbon-cutting Spa MD offers therapeutic massage therapy, medical grade skincare and more, plus retail products to discerning guests. Marci Delaney, Spa […]

Rare Thursday Rhythm on the River concert under a rare Super Moon, another concert is Friday, Oct 18, featuring Curve

Curve, formerly known as Nahi Gruv, is the featured band at the Rhythm on the River concert, Friday, Oct. 18. Carolina Cookin’ is the scheduled food truck. Cash Money Experience played under a Super Moon, Thursday, with West Columbia Police Officer Vince Dwayne playing in between sets. The rare Thursday […]

Coffee in autumn, where to get yours in West Columbia

Temperatures are beginning to dip downward in West Columbia. And a hot cup of coffee sure can add that needed kick to a chilly morning. There are plenty of businesses in West Columbia that can meet your need for coffee. On Tuesday, Curtis Washington and Johnny Hawley were enjoying a […]

Cayce Awarded Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

FROM THE CITY OF CAYCE– The City of Cayce is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Finance Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). This award is for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended […]

Ribbon cut at Que Bueno! Antojitos and Snack Bar in the Georgetown Business Plaza next-to Chick-fil-A in West Columbia

The ribbon was cut Tuesday at Que Bueno! Antojitos and Snack Bar at 2213 Augusta Rd. in West Columbia. It’s in the Georgetown Business Plaza behind Chick-fil-A. The greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce sponsored the ribbon-cutting. “We’re introducing our new Mexican Snacks and Ice cream shop to the community,” […]