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Portion of West Columbia Riverwalk has reopened

The portion of the West Columbia Riverwalk from Moffatt Street to the Gervais Street Bridge that was temporarily closed to the public due to maintenance is now open. 

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Large sewage spill results in a no-swimming advisory for the Congaree River

The City of Columbia is reported a large sewer spill , Wednesday, that impacted the Congaree River near the Blossom Street Bridge. Because of the volume of the spills, a swimming advisory is being issued for the Congaree River from the confluence of the Saluda and Broad rivers in West Columbia, downstream to the Rosewood […]

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Street corner pro-life advocate Johnny Gardner has passed away

Mr. Johnny Gardner has passed away. Gardner was visible for most of the last 30 years as a pro-life advocate. He could be seen in the high-traffic island between Airport Boulevard and Charleston Highway in Cayce holding a baby doll with a “Stop Abortion Now” sign. His wife Kathy would sometimes accompany him. He would […]

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Portion of Riverwalk in West Columbia is closed for maintenance

 The portion of the West Columbia Riverwalk from Moffatt Street to the Gervais Street Bridge is temporarily closed to the public due to maintenance. The West Columbia Riverwalk from the Amphitheater at Alexander Road to the connection at Cayce remains open.

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Coroner identifies man who died in fiery Lexington County crash

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a single-vehicle accident. The crash occurred in the 2000 block of South Lake Drive, about four miles south of South Congaree, at approximately 12:10 p.m., Wednesday. According to Fisher, Mr. Maurice Valentino Myers, 58, of Lexington was pronounced dead at the scene due […]

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1 killed in Lexington County crash

One person died in a crash in Lexington County, Wednesday. It occurred on South Lake Drive (or SC 6) near New Orangeburg Road, about four miles south of South Congaree, according to Lance Cpl. Tyler Tidwell of the S.C. Highway Patrol. A 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer was traveling west on SC 6 when the driver veered […]

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West Columbia Police Chief Dennis Tyndall to retire after 37 years

Anna Huffman – West Columbia Public Information Officer – After 37 years of dedicated service to the West Columbia Police Department, Chief Dennis Tyndall is announcing his retirement. Chief Tyndall will remain with the Police Department during the search for the next Police Chief. Chief Tyndall began his career with the City of West Columbia […]

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Park options plentiful in West Columbia for National Picnic Month

July is National Picnic Month. There’s something about the warm summertime that makes you want to get out of the house and eat outdoors. Picnic month is easy to celebrate. Just get outside and enjoy all the wonderful sights and smells. Get your family and friends together at your favorite park and bring your favorite […]

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