Month: December 2021

18-year-olds charged by Lexington County Sheriff’s Department in weekend shooting

Deputies arrested two 18-year-olds shortly after a shooting that began with an armed robbery in a Lexington County subdivision last weekend. Stephen Reese Clifton (left) and Tekhi Augustus Jones are charged with two counts of attempted murder, two counts of kidnapping, two counts of attempted robbery, conspiracy and discharging a firearm into a dwelling, according […]

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Van Crest Animal Hospital receives WCBF Quarterly Appearance Award

West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles and West Columbia City Council recognized Van Crest Animal Hospital for receiving the West Columbia Beautification Foundation Quarterly Appearance Award. Foundation Chairwoman Kathy Whetzel, Co-Chairwoman Lainie Lewis, and Board Member Steve Cohen presented the award.

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West Columbia Utilities Department provides a taste of the Parade of Lights

The staff of the City of West Columbia Utilities Department built a float for the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber and Visitors Program Parade of Lights. But severe weather resulted in the cancellation of the parade. The Utilities Department wanted to show off their work anyway. So even if there is no parade, he’s a little […]

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West Columbia shop owners are in the Christmas spirit for unique gifts

We’re in the middle of the Christmas season. There are plenty of shopping days left to get that gift for the special people in your life. West Columbia merchants offer the opportunity for some unique gifts. So be sure you shop local and support your friends and neighbors who are here for you year-round. Ronnie’s […]

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Lexington County Sheriff’s Deputies arrest man accused of assault

UPDATE on Dec. 15 at 7:49 a.m.: Deputies arrested Owens over night after finding him walking along Old Charleston Road. He was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Lexington County Detention Center. The Lexington Sheriff’s Department is looking for a man after it was discovered he was not in a house being […]

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Town of Lexington asking for public feedback to choose the signs it will install

The Town of Lexington is adding Wayfinding Signage in Downtown Lexington. But before it s added, Lexington Town Council wants feedback. Which design do you like best?Click the link to take an official survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/962B5DK *Only responses through the survey link will be counted. The survey will be open until Wednesday, December 22 at 5 […]

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Sheriff’s deputies attempting to make contact with man who made threat

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is reports it is attempting to make contact with a man at his home on Blackthorn Drive in Gilbert after he threatened to hurt a family member. The report was posted shortly before 4 p.m., Tuesday. 4:53 p.m., the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department reported that Blackthorn Drive is completely closed. […]

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There will not be a Parade of Lights this year

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce announced Monday that the Holiday Parade of Lights will not be made up this coming weekend. There was a hope that the parade could be held after it was cancelled Saturday due to severe weather that moved through the area Saturday evening. After meeting Monday it was determined […]

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