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City of West Columbia endures during COVID

The first cases of COVID-19 were reported in the United States almost a year ago. Since, the City of West Columbia, like other municipalities, has been proactive in taking the necessary precautions to fight the spread of the virus. City leaders have also worked to limit the inconvenience caused by the pandemic. Online payments for […]

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Lexington County Coroner identifies pedestrian who dies after being hit

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the pedestrian who was fatally injured as a result of being struck by a vehicle, Wednesday at approximately 6:15 p.m. in the 1300 block of U.S. 178 in Pelion. According to Fisher, Mr. William Cody Miller, 28, of Pelion was walking in the road when he was struck […]

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Apply to become Lexington 2 bus driver; get credit for commercial, military experience

Job candidates who apply to become school bus drivers in Lexington Two will receive credit for their years of experience in previous commercial driving positions and in the military, effectively boosting their starting pay with the district. The opportunity for a larger starting salary is in addition to other benefits of working as a school […]

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Medical event preceded fatal crash, coroner identifies man who died

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who was pronounced deceased following a motor vehicle collision that occurred on U.S. Highway 378 near the intersection of Shorty Road at approximately 6:30 p.m., Tuesday. According to Fisher, Mr. Michael Wayne Harrison, 75, of Gilbert was pronounced dead at the scene. Mr. Harrison was turning […]

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1 killed in Lexington County crash

One person was killed in a collision on US 378 in Lexington County, Tuesday evening. A 1996 Dodge van hit a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette, according to Master Trooper David Jones of the SC Highway Patrol. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. near the intersection of Shorty Road and US 378. The driver of the Corvette […]

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MPA Strategies, public relations firm, opens new office on State Street, Cayce

MPA Strategies, a statewide public relations firm, has opened a new office at 2025 State Street in the City of Cayce. The firm, founded in 2011, offers clients a wide range of services, including strategic digital marketing, association management, media relations, project funding and procurement, grant writing, crisis management as well as website and social media […]

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Sign says supermarket, restaurant coming to West Columbia

A new supermarket and restaurant are coming to a patch of property between Jarvis Klapman Boulevard and US 1 in West Columbia. The site is across from Whetzel’s Automotive. A sign has been placed showing the rendering with the “coming Soon” announcement of a supermarket and a restaurant billed the the Supermarket Garibaldi. M.Dillon is […]

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Lexington County Deputies arrest man accused of carjacking, attempted murder

A Swansea man accused of stabbing a man Saturday was arrested Monday at his home. Marshal Adam Hogston, 25, is charged with attempted murder, carjacking and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “Witnesses have told detectives a man with multiple stab wounds was dropped off in front of a […]

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