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Prepare for an unforgettable night filled with art, music, and local atmosphere at West Columbia’s 8th Annual Art on State! Join us on Friday, May 15, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM, along the 100-200 blocks of State Street for a celebration of creativity and community. Stroll the streets to see live muralists, enjoy […]
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David Earl Bender, a 43-year-old West Columbia man, was sentenced last month to twenty (20) years in prison following his conviction at trial on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in Lexington County, for Assault and Battery of a High and Aggravated Nature. Chief Administrative Judge Debra R. McCaslin presided over the jury trial and imposed the […]
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The Town of South Congaree announced Tuesday morning that Police Chief CJ Quinlan, is no longer employed by the Town. The Town of South Congaree officially swore in Carl J. “C.J.” Quinlan as its new Chief of Police during a ceremony held during the February 17, 2026, Town council meeting. “Personnel matters are handled in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures. As this is […]
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Cayce city Councilman Byron Thomas posted a video of a litter pick-up effort conducted Saturday in the Riverland Park neighborhood of Cayce. City Councilwoman Tiffany Aull joined the clean-up crew. Click here to see the video Byron Thomas post about the clean-up is below: What a GOOD morning we had this past Saturday in the […]
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Lainie Lewis, owner of State Street Trading co. is closing her State Street Trading Co. location at 134 State Street and moving to a site in Columbia. The business has been in West Columbia for 8.5 years. Below is a post from Lainie announcing her move: Well as Andrea Bocelli sings “It’s Time to Say […]
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A crosswalk and RRFB (Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon) signal has been installed at the intersection of N. 12th St. and Monticello St. The 21st Century Afterschool Program at the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center – BLEC, with support from the South Carolina Department of Public Health, created an educational video so that everyone (drivers and pedestrians) can […]
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Mike Driver just reached a professional milestone. In April, he marked 30 years with Mooneyhan’s Auto Service at 1224 B Avenue in West Columbia. “The Mooneyhan Family has been good to me,” said Mike, Mechanic/Shop Supervisor. “I have enjoyed every bit of my time here.” “Mike is an integral part of Mooneyhan’s,” said Owner Laura […]
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All inbound lanes of South Lake Drive (SC-6) at I-20, in Lexington were closed, around midnight Sunday due to a collision. Lexington County Police asked driver to seek an alternate route into the Town of Lexington, SC away from SC-6 until the road reopened. The crash happened at the end of a vehicle pursuit involving […]
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