Month: February 2018
“Taste on the River” is the West Columbia Beautification Foundation’s signature event. This year it is from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27, at Stone River in West Columbia. Melissa Sprouse Browne leads the WCBF and she said “Taste on the River” is one of the most-anticipated events of the year. “We’re […]
Read More >>The West Columbia Police Department is requesting assistance from the community in locating two suspects who broke into several vehicles from Jan. 31-through-Feb. 11. Most of the thefts occurred in the Westover Acres neighborhood, which is located behind Rush’s in the 2300 block of Sunset Blvd. The two men pictured to the left were captured […]
Read More >>It can be cold outside in the month of February, but that does not stop the people of West Columbia from being active. Kelly Strickland of West Columbia, makes the most of the winter months. “When the weather is not as nice outdoors, like most people, we are indoors more,” said Strickland. She said her […]
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Join Dr. Rudy Mancke for the annual Guided Nature Tour of Timmerman Trail on Saturday, April 7th. Participants will be given the chance to explore plants, animals and geology of the area. This tour is free of charge
Read More >>Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is requesting the community’s assistance in locating a missing person. The Sheriff states that Lauren Floyd was last seen on Saturday, Feb. 3, at a residence off Broad River Road. Lauren has not been in contact with her family since Friday, Jan. 26, 2018; this has caused great concerned and is very uncharacteristic […]
Read More >>Wednesday is National Signing Day and six Airport High School football players — including twin brothers — declared their intent Wednesday to play their sport at the college level. The Lexington Two athletes are: Wesley Gilliard — North Greenville University Zachary Moseley — Missouri Valley College Justin Rivers — Newberry College Collyn Richardson — Newberry College […]
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West Columbia City Council recognized city employees Tuesday night during council’s meeting. Employees were recognized for: Five years of service: Maggie Jones; Chris Morris; Dylan Reed; Chris Eagans; Raymond Hall; Doug Kennedy; Chris Mitchell; Stephen Williams; Chris Cranford; Ten years of service: Ken Ebener; Becky Lee; Chris Yarborough; Jody Putney; John Miller; Bobby Wigfall. 15 […]
Read More >>The Lexington County Coroner’s Office announced Tuesday that the funeral service for Mr. Dennis Reidy, the homeless U.S. Veteran recently found deceased in Lexington, has been scheduled. Mr. Reidy’s funeral, with military honors, will take place at noon on February 23, at Fort Jackson National Cemetery. the coroner’s office said Steve Goulet of American Legion […]
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