Month: December 2025
The City of West Columbia is developing a Safe Street and Roads Safety Action Plan (SAP). This effort is part of the City’s commitment to the Safe System Approach, a national strategy designed to eliminate transportation-related deaths and serious injuries. This initiative stems directly from goals and priorities identified by the West Columbia City Council, […]
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The 2026 Cayce Calendar is out. The new calendars feature Muffin the Therapy Horse on the cover. Each month on the calendar has a photo taken in Cayce by local photographers who submitted their photo that was chosen for the Cayce Calendar contest. List of winners and their photo and month, to the right. You […]
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A Lexington County man and woman were arrested two weeks ago after Lexington County deputies conducted a traffic stop. Jonathon Shockley, 26, was charged with two counts of trafficking fentanyl, two counts of possession with intent to distribute cocaine, one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, one count of possession with intent to […]
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The City of West Columbia kicked off the Christmas season, Friday, with an evening of music, community spirit, and traditions. It was the City’s 21st Annual Christmas Tree Lighting. “What Christmas Means to Me” elementary school essay contest winners read their winning entries and student artwork of contest winners adorned the grounds around West Columbia […]
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SCDOT will shift traffic lanes overnight on Sunset Boulevard (US 378) at Twelve Mile Creek in Lexington County. The lane shift will be completed before early morning traffic on Tuesday, Dec. 9. Two lanes of traffic will remain open in each direction throughout bridge construction. Signs will be placed and lanes will be painted to […]
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John Lastinger, Republican candidate for S.C. House District 88, is encouraging voters to take advantage of early voting, which runs December 8–19, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Lexington County Elections Administration Building, 605 W. Main Street, Lexington. The ballot includes one Republican and one Democrat for this office, which will […]
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There will be road closures and detours during the afternoon of Sunday, Dec. 7, for the Town of Lexington Christmas Parade in downtown Lexington. The changes were announced in a press release from Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green. The road closures and detours will begin at 1 p.m. with the closure of West Butler Street, […]
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21st Annual Tree Lighting – Fri, Dec 5, 2025 : City of West Columbia’s 21st Annual Christmas Tree LightingFriday, December 5, at 6:30 PMWest Columbia City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia, SC. What to expect: Due to expected weather, the celebration will take place under heated tents to ensure a warm and enjoyable evening for everyone. […]
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