Month: July 2022

Missing 10-year-old girl found safe in another state

A missing 10-year-old girl has been found safe in another state, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. Heni Yolanda Cinto Navarro was found in another state around 4:15 p.m. Monday with the help of the FBI. Deputies did not give any word as to why she was in another state or how she got […]

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10-year-old girl missing, deputies ask for help to find her

A 10-year-old girl is missing in Richland County and the Richland County Sheriff’s Department is asking for help to find her. Heni Yolanda Cinto Navarro was last seen on Sunday around 8 a.m. leaving her home near William Hardin Road, according to a press release from the sheriff’s department. She was reported missing later when […]

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Motorcycle crash results in closing of Augusta Road intersection in Lexington

The Lexington Police Department closed all inbound and outbound lanes of Augusta Road (US 1) at Cedarcrest Drive, Sunday morning around 7:30 due to a vehicle collision involving a motorcyclist. Emergency personnel was in the area. police asked driver to use an alternative route if possible.

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Registrants needed for: “Culture in Crisis” information about the substance abuse epidemic and mental health, July 30 – Presented by Taylor Watford Foundation

With the start of school in August, the stress level for teens can be overwhelming. “We’re concerned about the rate of suicide and mental health issues,” said Jade Watford of the Taylor Watford Foundation. She is part of an event to educate the community about the dangers of anxiety, depression and substance abuse. Also a […]

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West Columbia Fish Market scheduled to open, Aug. 1 on 12th Street

There’s a new fish market coming to town. The West Columbia Fish Market is scheduled to open at 529 N. 12th St. on Aug 1.Van Lee Butler Jr. is the owner. He has spent the last few months getting the building ready to open. There is a now hiring sign in front of the building. […]

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Cayce Beautification Foundation looking for artists to paint mural on Cayce Riverwalk under the Blossom Street Bridge

From the City of Cayce – The Cayce Beautification Foundation (a 501c3) in partnership with the City of Cayce is issuing a Call for Artists for an upcoming Riverwalk improvement project. We would like to commission a Mural. Responding artists do not have to respond to each and every aspect of this Call. This Call […]

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SC Highway Patrol seeking information regarding a fatal hit and run on I-26 in Lexington County

The South Carolina Highway Patrol is seeking information regarding a fatal hit and run. It occurred on I-26 near Exit 106 at approximately 11:45 p.m. on Monday (July 18.) The make and model of the vehicle that hit a pedestrian is unknown. The vehicle may have front end damage.

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West Columbia’s public parks are a great place for your summer picnic

July is National Picnic Month. And there is ample opportunity to celebrate the picnic in West Columbia. It’s fun to work up an appetite tubing down the Congaree River or playing in one of West Columbia’s public parks. At Riverwalk Park, after a day on the river, there are picnic tables waiting.  There are also […]

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