Month: November 2024
The City of West Columbia is temporarily closing Carraway Park at the Riverwalk, 212 Hudson Street, West Columbia, beginning Tuesday, November 19, through Wednesday, November 20, to address necessary repairs to park equipment. The City appreciates the community’s patience and understanding as they work to maintain a safe and enjoyable space for all.
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Crews from the Irmo Fire District responded to a crash on Fernandina Road, around 4 p.m., Tuesday.The road was closed in both directions as first responders worked the crash involving a car and a motorcycle. The Irmo Fire District reported moderate injuries. The person on the motorcycle was wearing a helmet and that made a […]
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Irmo Fire District crews were on the scene of a collision on St Andrews Rd at I- 26, around 2:30, Tuesday afternoon. Multiple lanes were blocked and one person had to be cut out of a car. Injuries were minor and the road was eventually cleared. (Irmo Fire District Photo)
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Hattie’s Crossing is coming to a two-acre lot between Lexington Avenue and Poplar Street in Cayce. Cypress Commercial and Investment Real Estate has plans to build 12 single-family 1400-to1600-sq-ft homes on the site where the vacant Cayce Grammar School sits. Hattie Derrenbacher, started a grade 1-through-7 school at her home, and later became principle of […]
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West Columbia Police Chief Marion Boyce recognized Cpl. Austin Atkins as Officer of the Quarter at the West Columbia City Council Meeting, Monday. Cpl. Atkins has maintained a high level of DUI and General Sessions cases over this past quarter. He was also recognized for making a point of investigating cases and following up on […]
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More than 100 golfers played in the Taylor Watford Hope Cup Golf Tournament, Monday, at Golden Hills Country Club in Lexington. Taylor Watford Foundation Board President Kyle Cullum thanked all who came out to support the Taylor Watford Foundation. The winning team was: John David Williams; Jason Woodard; Clay Barbor; and Hunter Veal. This year’s […]
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It is the season of Thanksgiving and that is a good time to emphasize the number of great, and free, events that have taken place in West Columbia. In the last year, free city-sponsored events include: the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony; Rhythm on the River Concerts at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater; Kinetic Derby Day; Art […]
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The new bridge, over the Saluda River, from Lexington County to Colonial Life Boulevard, in Columbia, has opened. The new bridge is part of the Carolina Crossroads Project. It opened on Thursday. The new bridge changes the current traffic pattern and the exit onto Bush River Road is closed, but drivers can access Bush River […]
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