Month: April 2019

Eric Williams is West Columbia’s new Certified Building Official

West Columbia Deputy City Administrator Michelle Dickerson introduced the city’s new Certified Building Official, Eric Williams, during the April Regular Council Meeting, Tuesday.

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West Columbia City Council recognizes Connie Vaughn for her work to beautify West Columbia

West Columbia Mayor Pro-Tem Tem Miles, right, and West Columbia City Council recognized Connie Vaughn for her work to beautify West Columbia by picking up litter along the highways. Pictured: Ms. Vaughn and members of her family.

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Rhythm on the River Spring Concert Series begins Saturday

The Rhythm on the River Spring Concert Series begins Saturday April 6. The shows begin at 6 p.m. and are at the West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater 121 Alexander Rd, West Columbia. The spring lineup is as follows: April 6; Interstate Exiles and Freeway Music with Food Truck: The Haute Dog Lady; April 13 […]

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Cayce-West Columbia Lions conduct eye exams at UPS Health Fair

Members of the Cayce-West Columbia Lions Club conducting eye exams at the UPS Health Fair, at the UPS bub at Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Pictured are Charlelne Frye of the Lions, with UPS staff member, and Bill Mooneyhan, president of the Cayce-West Columbia Lions Club

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Man fatally shot after high-speed chase through Richland, Lexington counties

A suspect was fatally shot by a Richland County deputy, Wednesday morning. According to LCSD, the incident occurred on Hilton Yonce Road in Pelion after a multi-jurisdictional pursuit. The departments involved included Richland County, South Carolina Highway Patrol, and the Lexington Police Department. The suspect initiated the pursuit in Lexington,  after a Lexington Police Department […]

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West Columbia Police searching for missing 14-year-old

The West Columbia Police Department needs your help locating a juvenile that was last seen on Hammond Ave. in the City of West Columbia on March 18. On March 18, Nazareth Nicolle Sanchez-Peralta was reported as missing. She is 14-years-old and described as a Hispanic female. She is 5’02″ tall, and weighs 95 lbs. She […]

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Man charged with carjacking a man who stopped to help him

A Blythewood man has been arrested after deputies said he carjacked a man who stopped to render aid near a traffic accident on Interstate 26. Mikel Edison King, 36, is charged with carjacking, according to deputies. They said other charges against King are expected. “Based on what deputies determined at the crash scene and during […]

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Brookland-Cayce High School Honors Choir to perform at Lincoln Center in New York City

By Dawn Kujawa – Lexington 2 Schools Communications Director  Brookland-Cayce High School Honors Choir members are used to performing on a stage — but perhaps not one this big. Students, along with choral director Wendi Humphries, will be heading to New York City for a performance this Sunday, April 7, at Lincoln Center for the […]

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