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From Anna Huffman – West Columbia Public Information Officer – The City of West Columbia is providing a $50,000 grant to Lexington School District 2 to support efforts helping to stop the spread of COVID-19 with the implementation of a face-covering mandate. Funds can be used for the enforcement and messaging regarding the use of […]
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The West Columbia City Council has selected Marion Boyce as the next West Columbia Police Chief. Chief Marion Boyce began his law enforcement career as a Patrol Officer for the West Columbia Police Department in 2006, after serving in the US Army as a nuclear, biological, and chemical operations specialist. He worked his way up […]
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Members of the Cayce City Council unanimously adopted an emergency face covering ordinance at theCity Council Meeting, Tuesday. As a result of the increase in the COVID-19 cases nationwide and at the request of our local hospital, Lexington Medical Center, an emergency face covering ordinance will go into effect at 6 a.m. on Friday in the City of Cayce. […]
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COVID, or the Delta Variant, is making a serious comeback. Speaking of the latest spike in COVID numbers, West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles said “It’s a very sad affair. I absolutely believe we’re in the middle of a health crisis.” His comments were made at the West Columbia City Council meeting, Tuesday. Then Tod Ausberger, […]
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The Lexington Police Traffic Safety Unit worked through the Labor Day weekend on the Sober or Slammer campaign. The LPD reported it made three DUI arrests on Sunday morning from 2 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. According to the LPD, one driver had a Blood Alcohol Content of .27 percent. A 20-year-old driver was arrested for […]
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West Columbia City Council meets Tuesday evening. On council’s agenda is the rezoning of 54 acres known as the Buff Property at the corner of Sunset Boulevard and Henbet Drive. The development is still in the planning stages, but according to information presented to council, development of the property could include bed and breakfasts, art […]
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The Real Estate School of South Carolina has moved. It is now at 1926 Augusta Road, West Columbia. The new building is the home of the real estate school, SC Realty and the Marketing Division. The Real Estate School was at 101 Medical Circle West Columbia, across from Lexington Medical Center. Melissa Sprouse-Browne and Chip […]
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Municipalities in Lexington County are holding elections on Nov. 2.Seats in West Columbia, Cayce and Pine Ridge have attracted challengers. The registration deadline to vote in the 2021 election is Oct. 3. On West Columbia City Council Mike Green is being challenged by Peter Fisher. Dist. 7 Representative Erin Porter and Dist. 5 Representative Mickey […]
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