Month: November 2020

Is Ds Wings moving to West Columbia?

Is Ds Wings moving from Parkland Plaza in Cayce to West Columbia? All indications are that Ds Wings, a very popular restaurant, will move to a building adjacent to West Columbia’s Interactive Art Park and Artisan Market. The Art Park and Market are at 425 Meeting Street. While an official announcement has not been made, […]

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West Columbia Riverwalk Park is open

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

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West Columbia’s Melissa Sprouse Browne recognized as one of the top real estate agents in the nation

Melissa Sprouse Browne of South Carolina Realty has been recognized by Homesnap for being among the Top 15 percent of agents. The national designation was for her work between July and September. Link to SC Realty Based in West Columbia, she is one of the top real estate agents in the state. Sprouse Browne was […]

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Lexington man charged with kidnapping, burglary

A Lexington man has been arrested in connection to a break-in Saturday at a home near Pelion. John Wayne McFatter, 30, is charged with two counts of kidnapping, armed robbery, assault and battery, burglary and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “Based on our work at the scene and […]

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USC fires Head Football Coach Will Muschamp

University of South Carolina Director of Athletics Ray Tanner announced Sunday that Will Muschamp is no longer the head football coach, effective immediately. It was also noted that offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Mike Bobo will serve as the interim head coach for the remainder of the season. The University of South Carolina Athletics notified the public […]

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Congaree River is at minor flood stage

The Congaree River at Columbia was at 20.12 ft around 1:30 p.m. Saturday, according to the Congaree River Keeper. The river was expected to crest at 20.6 ft (minor flood stage) a little bit later Saturday. (link to Congaree River Keeper) The Congaree River at Congaree National park was at 17.6 feet, and is forecast […]

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Gray wins, Brookland-Cayce falls in football playoffs

Gray Collegiate defeated St. Joseph’s Catholic School, 47-22, Friday in the first round of the state high school football playoffs. (Image is from Gray-Saluda earlier this season) With the win the War Eagles remain undefeated at 7-0. The game was played at the Midlands Sports Complex in Pine Ridge.Gray running back KZ Adams scored four […]

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Argument over money leads to murder charge after fatal shooting in Red Bank

A Richland County man has been arrested in connection to a fatal shooting Monday night near Red Bank. James Joseph Patterson III, 23, is charged with murder and possessing a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “After reviewing the evidence and interviewing witnesses, detectives have concluded Patterson shot a man in the […]

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