Month: March 2021

Home significantly damaged in early morning fire

Lexington County Fire Services units responded to an early morning house fire off Lake Murray Friday, which displaced three people. Firefighters were dispatched to the fire in the 2100 block of Shull Avenue just after 3 a.m. Upon arrival, heavy flames could be seen coming from the home. Water shuttle, ladder attack and hand lines […]

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Remembering Bill Mooneyhan on the day of his funeral

By Terry Ward – WestMetroNews – I’ve searched for a way to deal with the loss of my good friend, Bill Mooneyhan who passed away last Saturday. His funeral is at 2 p.m. Friday at Providence Presbyterian Church, Hummingbird Drive, West Columbia. The death of Bill is not only my loss, but a loss to […]

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Reminder – Baby born with abnormal esophagus needs operation, fundraiser is Saturday, March 6

A fundraiser is being held to support the infant child of West Columbia Police Sgt. Trip Holland and his family. The baby needs an operation. The fundraiser is Saturday, March 6, and Sunday March 7, at Calloway’s Sports Bar & Grill. Dinners are $10 each and you can pre-order. Calloway’s is at 2410 Augusta Rd, […]

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West Columbia City Council recognizes Busbee archer Elizabeth Pittman

Elizabeth Pittman was recognized by the West Columbia City Council Tuesday. Pittman, an eighth-grade student at Busbee Creative Arts Academy in Cayce, is ranked third in the nation among middle school girls in archery.She has won medals and many of the competitions throughout the year. Elizabeth is one of the top middle school archers the […]

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Lexington man arrested with 80-plus catalytic converters

Lexington County deputies arrested a man Tuesday after he was found with more than 80 catalytic converters. Curtis Sebastian Crummie, 41, is charged with 85 counts of felony property crimes in connection with the catalytic converters and a stolen truck and trailer he was using, according to arrest warrants. “We were called about a suspicious […]

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First Friday and the Artisan Market – West Columbia is a great weekend destination

With the establishment of so many new, high-profile businesses, West Columbia is drawing a lot of attention. “We’re the hotspot now,” said Jim Oaken, who has owned State Street Pub for 18 years. “West Columbia is the place to be.” Oaken said he has seen his volume of clientele increase since the Brookland development was […]

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West Columbia City Council recognizes Dr. Charles Jackson on 50-year anniversary

The West Columbia City Council approved a resolution at its meeting Tuesday in honor of Dr. Charles Jackson, who has been pastor of Brookland Baptist Church For 50 years. “You can’t put into words all that Dr. Jackson has done,” said Mayor Tem Miles. Councilman Mickey Pringle said Jackson has always been an integral part […]

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West Columbia City Council votes to extend face mask requirement

During it Tuesday, meeting, the City of West Columbia City Council extended the emergency ordinance requiring face coverings in certain establishments in the city. The ordinance expires on the 61st day, May 1, 2021.  A summary of the ordinance is below. Businesses, where masks are required, must place a “Notice” (poster, placard, or notification, which shall be […]

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