Month: August 2021

City of West Columbia issues statement on the impact of COVID

The City of West Columbia issued a statement, Thursday regarding the impact of COVID on city services. In this everchanging environment, we continue to serve the residents and businesses of the City of West Columbia and their needs. With the resurgence of the COVID-19 Delta variant, we acknowledge the potential impact on staffing in city […]

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Driver dies in I-26 crash, Wednesday night

One person died in a crash on I-26, in Richland County Wednesday night, according to Master Trooper Brian Lee of the SC Highway Patrol. Lee said the driver of a 2002 Toyota pickup truck died in the crash, around 11 p.m.. It happened at the 108 mile marker, near the Bush River Road Exit. Lees […]

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West Columbia restaurants anticipate tailgaters as football season nears

Anticipation is in the air. High school football kicks off this week and the first game for the University of South Carolina is Sept. 4, at 7 p.m. at home versus Eastern Illinois. Clemson hosts Georgia at 7:30 p.m. on the same day. Before the big game there is tailgating and that means a lot […]

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Lexington man dies 2 weeks after being injured in a motorcycle crash

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher on Monday released the identity of the person who was killed in a motorcycle vs. vehicle accident on July 31. The collision occurred at the intersection of West Columbia Avenue and Oak Street in Batesburg. According to Coroner Fisher, Morgan Lyle Bevensee, 59, of Lexington was riding his motorcycle while […]

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West Columbia’s Spa 131 offering Buy One Get One Free – Back To School Special

Spa 131, at 131 State St., West Columbia is offering a Buy One – Get One Free, Back-To-School special. Buy a signature facial and get a microcurrent or a microdermabrasion for free. To schedule, call Marci Delaney at Spa 131. Phone No. 803 – 251 – 9400. of visit the Website: Click here

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COVID concerns result in cancellation of Lexington Medical Center Foundation’s Wine on the River

An increase in the number of COVID cases has resulted in the cancellation of the Lexington Medical Center Foundation’s Wine on the River. The fundraiser was scheduled to be at the West Columbia Riverwalk Saturday. Refunds are available for all ticket buyers by calling the foundation office at 803-791-2540.Proceeds were to benefit the foundation’s “Linda’s […]

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2 men arrested for drug trafficking in Lexington County

Gaston Police charged two men with drug trafficking. The charges came after a traffic stop in Gaston, Monday morning. Around 11 am, an officer on patrol observed a vehicle with an expired tag. The officer initiated a traffic stop made contact with the occupants — Rodney Keeter and Travas Jones.During a lawful search of the […]

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SC7 hiking adventure and Outdoorsman Tom Mullikin receive resolution from West Columbia City Council

West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles and City Council presented a resolution to the creators and supporters of the South Carolina 7 (SC7) trail hiking adventure at the August Special Council Meeting for bringing awareness to the great outdoors and the beauty in our region. In July, West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles, Councilman Joseph Dickey, Richland […]

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