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Christmas at Grace Baptist Church is Sunday at 6:30 p.m.

Come on out to Christmas at Grace Baptist this Sunday at 6:30 for some free Christmas fun—Pictures with Santa, hay rides, hot chocolate, an escape room, obstacle courses, and even a sledding hill.Click the link below to register to be entered for a chance to win over $500 worth of door prizes.https://gbcwc.org/christmas-spectacularGrace Baptist Church416 Denham […]

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Mooneyhan, Dominion offer tips on how to prepare car and home for winter weather

Prepare for more winter weather. It’s December and West Columbia has been hit with temperatures in the 20s already. There are steps you can take to avoid problems with your vehicle and lower your heating costs. There are two main things that need to be checked on your vehicle in the event of cold weather,” […]

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Business partnerships discussed at WeCo River District’s monthly meeting

The WeCo River District Merchants Association held its it monthly meeting, Thursday at the Carolina Together headquarters at 803 Meeting St., West Columbia. WeCo River District President Steve Cohen suggested that the business owners at the meeting cross-promote by forming partnerships. Cohen also solicited volunteers for the Cayce-West Columba Parade of Lights that is being […]

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LRADAC’s Alcohol Enforcement Team and Cayce Police Department sponsor DUI Identification Training

From Laura Ryan, LRADAC – Driving under the influence is a problem throughout the year but with the significant numbers of year-end DUIs and alcohol related deaths top of mind this time of year, LRADAC’s Alcohol Enforcement Team is sponsoring a comprehensive DUI education training program for Midlands law enforcement officers and prosecutors from Richland, […]

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West Columbia Police investigating shooting

The West Columbia Police Department investigated a shooting incident that occurred on Double Branch Road, between Greenwood Road and North Brown Street, Wednesday. The victim’s injuries were non-life threatening. It is believed the incident was isolated, according the the WCPD. The general public was not in danger.

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Escaped fugitive, who caused school lockdowns in West Columbia, is caught

Daniel Hill who escaped from an ambulance while in custody, was captured before 10 p.m. Wednesday at a home on Lawrence Road in Red Bank. Before he was caught, Hill, age 30, was described as armed and dangerous. He was pursued for nine hours, according to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. Riverbank Elementary School, Northside […]

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C-WC Chamber Member Columbia Meats is your West Columbia go-to for beef, poultry, and pork

If you are looking for fresh, high-quality beef, poultry, pork and seafood, you can find it in West Columbia. Columbia Meats is at 1140 Carolina St. It’s across from behind Airport High School. Look for the big STOCK UP YOUR FREEZER sign.   “Columbia Meats’ number one priority is customer service. We offer quality products […]

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Man in custody escapes from ambulance near intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Leaphart Road

UPDATE at 2:08 p.m.: Hill was last seen at the Bojangles on Augusta Hwy, 4863 Augusta Hwy, in the Ford truck. We are working to pull video from the Bojangles and surrounding businesses in a continued effort to find Hill. If you see Hill or the truck, please call 911. UPDATE at 1:47 p.m.: Hill […]

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