Month: November 2024

Cayce-West Columbia Chamber’s annual “Love Local” Holiday Lighting Ceremony is Monday

Join The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce, at 5 p.m., on Monday, Nov. 25, will celebrate the magic of the season with the second annual “Love Local” Holiday Lighting Ceremony at the Greater CWC Chamber Office on 12th Street. The event is presented by Lexington Medical Center. The Chamber is again partnering with Midlands […]

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Lexington County man accused of trafficking fentanyl, is arrested

Lexington County narcotics agents arrested a man last week who is accused of trafficking fentanyl. Juan Enrique Escobar Doroteo, 22, is also charged with possession of a weapon during a violent crime and possession of a weapon by an unlawful alien, according to arrest warrants. “Lexington County Narcotics Enforcement and Drug Enforcement Administration agents obtained […]

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Lexington School District Two celebrates Hispanic Heritage

After a postponement due to Helene, Lexington School District Two’s Hispanic Heritage Celebration was held on Wednesday. About 300 attended the second annual event, open to district families and the public. Among the family focused activities were a mariachi band and dancers, food trucks, student artwork and informational displays, student music and dance performances, arts […]

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Get your Thanksgiving meal catered in West Columbia, or some restaurants are open

Thanksgiving Day is always the 4th Thursday in November. This year, Thanksgiving Day is Thursday, Nov. 28. Thanksgiving Day is also the day many West Columbia families get together for a traditional meal  cooked in the kitchen. But if you’re looking for a day of rest, you can let others do the cooking for you. […]

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SCDOT crews to temporarily close and detour I-20 eastbound on-ramp in Lexington County

The South Carolina Department of Transportation will temporarily close and detour the Pond Branch Road on-ramp to I-20 eastbound for road work beginning November 21 at 6:30 a.m. The ramp is expected to reopen the same day. As part of this closure, a signed detour route has been set up. The route will utilize Pond […]

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Christmas On The Mount 2024, Sunday Dec. 8, at Mt Tabor Lutheran Church, with Prettier Than Matt, Admiral Radio, Danielle Howle

Christmas On The Mount Sunday, December 8, 2024  6:30 PM Mt Tabor Lutheran Church, 1000 B Avenue West Columbia SC Now in its 19th year overall, the annual Christmas On the Mount concert presents a lineup of local and regional musicians performing traditional and not-so-traditional Christmas music. Over the years this has meant familiar carols, newer, […]

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Car crashes into business on North Lake Drive in Lexington, driver charged with DUI

Lexington Police reported that a car ran into a building at 301 North Lake Drive, in Lexington, around 5 a.m. Wednesday. The crash resulted in the temporary closing of North Lake Drive and North Church Street. Police said the crash involved an intoxicated driver who was transported from the scene by EMS and will be […]

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Carraway Park at the Riverwalk closed through Wednesday for repairs to park equipment

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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