Month: October 2018

West Columbia woman dies in Columbia shooting

Richland County Coroner Gary Watts released the name of the individual who died Saturday morning as a result of a shooting. It occurred in the 4000 block of Norman Street, in Columbia, around 5 a.m. Ms. Jerri Lynn Sigmon, 25, of Dew Avenue of West Columbia, was transported from the scene by Richland County EMS […]

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Fall Rhythm on the River concert series ends on a perfect evening

Friday was the last concert of the 2018 Fall Rhythm on the River series. The concerts will resume in the spring. It was a perfect night for the finale, under the stars and the moon was beautiful. Friday’s featured band was Ashes of Old Ways. Emma Kate McLain opened the concert, and sang a song […]

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Cayce fires city manager, hires Tracy Hegler

The City of Cayce City Manager Brian Watkins was fired on Oct 17, “without cause by city council. ” He has been replaced by Tracy Hegler, the Richland County director of community planning and development, according to a City of Cayce news release. Watkins was newly hired in July. He replaced Rebecca Vance, who left […]

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West Columbia woman dies in Columbia shooting

Richland County Coroner Gary Watts released the name of the individual who died Saturday morning as a result of a shooting. It occurred in the 4000 block of Norman Street, in Columbia, around 5 a.m. Ms. Jerri Lynn Sigmon, 25, of Dew Avenue of West Columbia, was transported from the scene by Richland County EMS […]

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Friday is the last Fall Rhythm on the River concert

Friday is the last concert of the 2018 Fall Rhythm on the River series. The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce’s 2018 Rhythm on the River Fall Series, presented by House of Raeford and the City of West Columbia, is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday. It’s at the Riverwalk Amphitheater in West Columbia. […]

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West Columbia Police arrest man charged with attempted murder

West Columbia Police arrested a Richland County man and charged him with attempted murder in connection to an incident that occurred Tuesday at 450 Meeting Street in West Columbia. Antonio Eugene Howell, 37, of 4600 Fort Jackson Blvd., Columbia, has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a firearm during a violent crime. According […]

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West Columbia has it “going on” – Groundbreaking for enabling park is Tuesday

The City of West Columbia is on a roll. “The amount of activity in our city is phenomenal,” said West Columbia Mayor Bobby Horton. “In order for so much to be done, a large amount of multi-tasking is required by our staff at city hall. They think outside-the-box. They are a talented and an experienced […]

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Friday is the last Fall Rhythm on the River concert

Friday is the last concert of the 2018 Fall Rhythm on the River series. The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce’s 2018 Rhythm on the River Fall Series, presented by House of Raeford and the City of West Columbia, is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday. It’s at the Riverwalk Amphitheater in West Columbia. […]

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