Month: October 2022

Crash on Sunset Boulevard slows rush-hour traffic flow Monday afternoon

First Responders from the West Columbia Police Department and West Columbia Fire Department, along with Lexington County EMS were on the scene of a Sunset Boulevard crash, Monday. It occurred in front of the Lizard’s Thicket around 5:30 p.m. Traffic was slowed while the site was cleared as a result of the crash.

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Cayce Beautification Foundation reveals design of new Riverwalk mural  

There’s going to be a new Cayce Riverwalk mural. It will be under the Blossom Street Bridge, where the Steamship painting has been for years. Artist Joel Cathran, who grew up in the area, will paint the mural. He has another mural on State Street in Cayce. The Cayce Beautification Foundation revealed the mural’s design […]

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Cayce police looking for a man who allegedly tried to illegally enter an apartment

Cayce police are looking for a man who allegedly tried to enter an apartment forcefully. On October 26, Cayce Officers were called to Alight Apartment Complex in reference to a male that was making entry into a window after cutting the screen. The male was seen outside the window at one of the units for […]

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West Columbia woman, age 38, dies in head-on collision on Alexander Road in Cayce

Lexington County Coroner, Margaret Fisher, has identified the individual who died in a head-on collision in the 800 block of Alexander Road in Cayce shortly before 11 p.m. Saturday. According to Fisher, Ms. Jessica Ann Shiltz, 38, of West Columbia was driving eastbound on Alexander Road when she crossed the center line in a curve […]

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West Columbia’s The Wooden Dead display is back for Halloween

The zombies are prowling for Halloween at 1705 Redbird Lane in West Columbia. The display of scary wooden figures is a creation of artist Jeff Matthews who lives at the house. He began presenting The Wooden Dead seven years ago. Matthews cuts out and sketches the zombies to attract visitors to the home of his […]

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Halloween is Monday, Trunk-or-Treats abound, but be sure to be safe

Halloween is Monday, Oct. 31, and the kids are eager to get out on the streets, but don’t let Halloween be a date of regret.   On average, children have a higher likelihood to be hit by a car on Halloween than on any other day of the year, according to Kidsafe.org, so be sure to put safety first. West […]

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Cayce-West Columbia Chamber receives designation of Accreditation

It is with great pleasure to share a major accomplishment for the Greater CWC Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Programs.  The Greater CWC Board of Directors agreed upon an aggressive and lofty goal during our 2021-22 Planning Session that would include a series of changes and implementations with an end desire to ultimately achieve the […]

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Irmo Fire District responds to crash that closed Lexington County road

Irmo Fire District and Lexington County EMS were on the scene of a vehicle accident with injuries. It occurred Thursday around 2 p.m., in the 3700 block of Fernandina Road. The road was completely blocked, and EMS crews said delays were expected in the area and to use alternate routes.

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