Month: September 2023

West Columbia man identified as victim of fatal shooting

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the identity of the person who was shot and killed on Saturday at approximately 7 a.m. at a home in the 2000 Block of Capital View Road located in Lexington County. Fisher states that Mr. Gervamieon S. Moody, 24 years old, of West Columbia was shot multiple times […]

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Lexington man charged in fatal shooting

 A Lexington man is accused of fatally shooting a man early Saturday morning. Dez’Mond Keon Miller, 25, is charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “During their investigation, detectives determined that Miller entered a home in the 2000 block of Capitol View Drive and shot the […]

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West Columbia is a “Smart Investment” according to revitalization specialist reviewing the city’s 5-Year Redevelopment Plan

In 2018, the City of West Columbia initiated a Redevelopment and Revitalization Plan. At Monday’s City Council meeting, Kim Briesemeister, principal at Redevelopment Management Associates, delivered an analysis regarding the success of that plan. Briesemeister, who works with cities to promote economic activity and improve quality of life, said the City of West Columbia has […]

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New hotel planned for Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia as city improves infrastructure

Changes are coming to the Sunset Boulevard Corridor, west of Lexington Medical Center, in West Columbia. The city’s infrastructure is being upgraded with the installation of a new water and sewer line moving toward I-20. Construction is now ongoing at “Langley Pointe.” It’s 38 acres bordered by Sunset Boulevard, Henbet Drive and Ephrata Drive. Langley […]

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Lexington County narcotics agents arrest man, said he had over 800 grams of meth in his home

Lexington County narcotics agents arrested a Gaston man after finding more than 800 grams of meth inside his home. Michael Anthony Dolan Jr., 42, is charged with trafficking methamphetamine greater than 400 grams, possession of a Schedule IV narcotic, possession of a Schedule III narcotic, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, possession of […]

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Cayce-West Columbia Chamber is booming, experiencing unprecedented success 

The energy level at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce is through the roof and it is resulting in tremendous growth and a higher-profile for the Chamber and its members. In the last 12 months, the Chamber has added 77 paid members. In all, there are 378 Chamber members and those members are active. The […]

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Ribbon is cut on Lexington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Cayce

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Chamber sponsored a Ribbon-Cutting for Lexington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, Wednesday. A Lexington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital is at 3085 Taylor Road in Cayce. It’s on the street leading into Concord Park near Cayce Elementary School and Busbee Creative Arts Academy (a middle school) off of 12th Street Extension. The Busbee Children’s […]

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15-year-old Lexington One student charged in connection to threats to 3 schools

A 15-year-old Lexington One student has been charged in connection with threats made Tuesday to White Knoll High School, River Bluff High School and the North Lake Community Learning Center. The student, whose name will not be released because he is under age 18, communicated electronically about bombs being placed in the schools and plans […]

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