Month: May 2020

Old School Automotive holds Ribbon Cutting, Thursday

Old School Automotive held its Ribbon Cutting and Business After Hours on Thursday. Keith Nuttall is the owner and operator. It’s an Automotive Repair Shop and Tire Dealer. Old School Automotive is at 111 North 12th Street in West Columbia behind South Carolina Federal Credit Union.

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Brookland United Methodist Church hosts luncheon for West Columbia personnel

Brookland United Methodist Church in West Columbia presented a luncheon, Friday, for City of West Columbia Public Works, city staff, West Columbia Police and West Columbia Fire. State Sen. Nikki Setzler, West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles and Councilman Joseph Dickey also came to the event. Brookland UMC Sound and Livestream Director Joey Yandle said more […]

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Man driving rented truck leads deputies on pursuit

A Leesville man has been arrested after leading Lexington County deputies on a pursuit Thursday night. Christopher Madden, 22, is charged with first-degree assault and battery, driving under suspension, reckless driving and failure to stop for a blue light, according to deputies. “Based on our initial review of the incident, Madden refused to stop after […]

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West Columbia, the antique shop mecca, is reopening

West Columbia’s many antique stores are open and ready for business. “Shopping  for antiques is a hobby for many of my customers,” said Doris Edwards, owner of Attic Fanatic, Fine Consignments, Antique Vintage and Traditional Interiors. Her shop is in Triangle City, beside the fountain. As some of the restraints are eased, and retail businesses […]

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West Columbia Fire Department responds to Sunset Boulevard crash

The West Columbia Fire Department is on the scene of a vehicle Collisionon Sunset Blvd in West Columbia, at N. Hook Ave. The crash occurred before noon, Thursday. The West Columbia Police, EMS and Lexington County Fire Services are also on the scene. The WCFD is asking motorists to please find an alternate route until […]

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Nephron, One Medical to offer COVID-19 Testing

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation, one of the fastest growing pharmaceutical companies in the country, Thursday announced a new partnership with One Medical, a leading national digital health and primary care organization that combines 24/7 access to virtual care and digital health tools with COVID-19 testing services to businesses and employees. “Re-opening businesses, and getting our economy […]

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Riverwalk temporarily closed due to flooding

The West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater, 109 Alexander Road, West Columbia, is temporarily closed due to flooding.

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Who remembers Deluxe Cleaners on State Street, West Columbia?

Margaret Causey is the owner of Old Mill Antique Mall. Her mother bought the building at 310 State St. more than 36 years ago. Upstairs, in the office of the building, photos were found of the building. It used to be Deluxe Cleaners. Causey said she thinks the cleaners was open from the 1940s until […]

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