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West Columbia streets make biking and walking a viable option, and more is coming

Is West Columbia a good destination for biking and walking? A Goals and Priorities report was presented by members of the City of West Columbia staff at the West Columbia City Council meeting on Tuesday. A portion of the report focused on West Columbia’s effort to make the city’s streets accessible and safe for biking […]

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Man Sentenced for Role in Fatal Fentanyl Overdose Death

James Brewer, 36, of Columbia was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distribution of fentanyl.  Evidence presented to the court showed that on April 22, 2022, Brewer and the victim, R.B., discussed the exchange of drugs and that Brewer sent R.B. a picture with a syringe loaded with the drugs, […]

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Car overturns in Irmo, results in minor injuries

Personnel from the Irmo Fire district were busy tending to an overturned vehicle in the 5600 block of Wescott Road, Thursday morning. The road was blocked for a while because of the incident. Only one car was involved. After striking a tree the car landed on its roof in the middle of the road. Airbags […]

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Everything you need to know about the Meeting Street Music Fest THIS Weekend in West Columbia: Road Closures, Parking, What To Bring and More

The City of West Columbia’s Award-Winning 2nd Meeting Street Music Fest is this Friday and Saturday, September 6-7, 2024. This year’s festival features multiple genres of music, two days of FREE entertainment, dance lessons, and more. Click here to see the promotional video Road Closure (Map Attached) Meeting Street will be closed from 9th Street to State Street from 8:00 […]

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Fresh chicken at heavily discounted prices for Holland Avenue Baptist’s Pre-School Fundraiser – Order High-Quality House of Raeford chicken

Get your order in now for top quality House of Raeford chicken. The Deadline to order is Sept. 23. Pick-up is Sept. 28th from 9-11 am., at Holland Avenue Baptist Church, 801 12th St., Cayce. Click here to place an order House of Raeford is partnering with the Holland Avenue Baptist Church to help raise […]

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Hannah Pond, Busbee Middle School Teacher, selected for prestigious scholarship

A Lexington Two middle school teacher is one of just 10 educators nationwide to be selected as a recipient of the Javits-Frasier Scholarship, presented by the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC.) Hannah Pond, an 8th grade ELA/English I teacher at Busbee Creative Arts Academy, will attend the NAGC’s convention in November to collaborate with […]

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West Columbia hotels offering shuttle rides and discounts for Meeting Street Music Fest visitors

Two West Columbia hotels are offering discounts and shuttle rides for Meeting Street Music Fest visitors. The 2nd Annual Meeting Street Music Fest begins Friday evening (Sept. 6) and extends into Saturday (Sept. 7) in West Columbia. The times for the Meeting Street Music Fest on Friday are from 6 PM until 9 PM  at the West Columbia […]

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David Goff, Lexington 2 Teacher of the Year, recognized by West Columbia City Council

David Goff was named Lexington 2 Teacher of the Year on Aug. 2. Goff, a West Columbia native and resident, was recognized and presented with a resolution by the West Columbia City Council, Tuesday, at council’s September meeting. Goff graduated from Lexington Two’s alternative school program and he teaches English at Lexington Two’s New Bridge […]

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