Month: November 2018
A man was stabbed after intervening in a domestic dispute Monday night at a Lexington home, according to a report from the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. James Michael Smith, 52, is charged with attempted murder, domestic violence and possessing a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “Based on information gathered by detectives […]
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The Cayce-West Columbia Lions Club conducted Vision Screening at Pine Ridge Middle School, Thursday, in Lexington School District Two. Another 840 students received eye exams from the Lions at Riverbank Elementary School. Lions Bill Mooneyhan, Jay Littleton, Ray Guess, Ed Rollison and John Anderson (not pictured) conducted the vision screenings. The Lions Club screened about […]
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Nowhere are the sights and sounds of Christmas more prevalent than in West Columbia. First, the city is hosting the 14th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at 6:30 p.m., on Friday, Dec. 7. It’s at West Columbia City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia. “It’s the city’s formally opening of the Christmas season. And the […]
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The winter seems like it hit abruptly in West Columbia. It’s late November and some of the tress in the area are holding their fall color. Those illuminated greens, burnt red leaves, and bright yellows are now dropping to the ground, but here are a few samples of what is left of the beauty. Click […]
Read More >>West Columbia City Councilwoman Erin Porter has been in office for a little over a year. In that time she has settled into her role. “I’ve enjoyed getting to know the city staff,” said Porter who represents Dist. 7. From the police department and fire department personnel, to the people who make city hall run, […]
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The City of West Columbia conducted a groundbreaking ceremony for West Columbia’s Interactive Art Park, Tuesday. “We’re bridging the past, present and future,” said West Columbia Mayor Bobby Horton of the park that will blend interactive art, landscaping, and parking, at 435 Meeting Street, behind Terra’s restaurant. Tem Miles, West Columbia Mayor Pro-Tem, said the […]
Read More >>A part of Wilton Road was washed out in the flood of October 2015. Wilton Road is in Springdale. Wattling Road is to its west and I-26 and Rainbow Drive are to its east. Since it was damaged, disputes over ownership of property and the permission to work on the site beside the road have delayed […]
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Steve Metro, Riverwalk Park Ranger for the City of West Columbia was recognized as Law Enforcement Officer of the Month, Tuesday at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Breakfast. It was held at Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church, on B Avenue in West Columbia. He is pictured with WCPD Capt. John Norman, Sponsor Andy Merkl of […]
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