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WeCo River District’s first Happy Hour is a huge success

The WeCo River District Merchants Association hosted its first monthly Happy Hour at The Carolina Law Group, 824 Meeting St., Thursday. The event provided a social setting for businesses and the community to connect. It was a huge success with a large crowd attending. The Happy Hour featured light appetizers and refreshments from other River […]

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Augusta Road in West Columbia shut down due to fire

The West Columbia Police Department is assisting the West Columbia Fire Department in the 1900 Block of Augusta Road (near Red Oak.) Around 3:30 p.m. Thursday, The WCPD reported a fire and the the road is shut down completely. Traffic is being turned away and police are asking drivers find an alternate route. At 3:45 […]

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Shop Local and get that Artsy Vibe at State of the Art in Cayce

State of the Art Gallery and Pottery Studio is the epitome of a local business. It is housed in a structure at 2007 State Street, Cayce. “We have that artsy vibe,” said Levi Wright. He opened the gallery and studio in March of 2020 and became a member of the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of […]

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Carolina Law Group Hosts WeCo River District’s Monthly Happy Hour, Thursday

The rebranded WeCo River District Merchants Association is kicking off a monthly happy hour series to provide a social setting for businesses and the community to connect. The first Happy Hour will be hosted by The Carolina Law Group at their newest office, 824 Meeting Street, on Thursday, November 4th, 2021, 5:30PM-7:30PM.  The Happy Hour […]

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West Columbia Police Department’s Thanksgiving Food Drive is Saturday at KJ’s Market

The WCPD annual Thanksgiving Food Drive has begun. You can donate on Saturday (Nov. 6) and Saturday (Nov. 13) from 10 a.m. until 2 p,m. at the KJs Market, 2349 Augusta Road, West Columbia or drop off items at the Police Department during business hours, 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.

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Fall Back Fest promises to rock West Columbia with Tokyo Joe, Friday

There is going to be a big celebration in West Columbia. The City of West Columbia invites you to the 5th Annual Fall Back Fest. It will take place from 5:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Friday (Nov. 5)  in the 100 Block of State Street.  “I’m looking forward to the Fall Back Fest,” said West Columbia Mayor Tem […]

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Lexington man killed in I-20 crash Tuesday

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died as a result of a vehicle vs. tractor trailer accident on Interstate 20 near mile marker 40 at approximately 3:50 p.m. on Tuesday. According to Fisher, Mr. Sahib Singh Cheema, 61, of Lexington was traveling eastbound when his vehicle went off the right side […]

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Pedestrian dies after being hit by car, 2 vehicles being sought

There was a fatal incident involving two hit-and-run vehicles on Broad River Road near Marley Drive in Richland County early Wednesday morning. A pedestrian was killed around 2:52 a.m., according to Cpl. Matt Southern of the SC Highway Patrol. Southern said a pedestrian was crossing Broad River Road when the pedestrian was hit by a […]

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