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West Columbia Police Department officers responded to the 500 block of North Brown Street at about 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10. The call resulted in both an officer and the suspect being transported to the hospital with gunshot wounds. Both the officer and suspect are in stable condition at this time. The case has […]
The 10th Annual Taste on the River is Thursday, June 11, from 5:30 until 9 p.m. It’s a can’t-miss unforgettable evening of indulgence featuring the culinary talent of the best chefs in the Midlands at Stone River, 121 Alexander Road, West Columbia. “We have a great restaurant line up,” said Kathy Whetzel, Chairwoman of the West Columbia Beautification […]
Below are some of the Lexington County results from Tuesday’s GOP primary, published by the Lexington County GOP. Alan SC AG Wilson and Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette will go up against each other in a runoff June 23. SC Governor Wilson: 13,326 – 41%Evette 7,730 – 24%Reddy 4,168 – 13%Norman 3,665 – 11%Mace 3,028 – […]
The June-July City of West Columbia Newsletter has been released. A feature on the Ikie Lu Record Club is one of the articles in the newsletter. Also: get West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles Message and info from your West Columbia City council member. There’s also an article on Signature Catering and Southern Urogynecology Wellness and […]
Today we honor the life and legacy of Gilbert “Butch” Wallace, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, friend, and public servant whose impact on our community will be felt for generations. Butch is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Carolyn Wallace, their two daughters, Heather Wallace and Michelle Boone, and grandson Tyler Muller. Together […]
Men’s Mental Health Matters – An Editorial by Mr. Mark Sellers, MSW, Mental Health First Aid Trainer – Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center – June 2026 June is recognized as Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, a vital time dedicated to reducing stigma, encouraging open conversations, and highlighting the unique mental health challenges that men often face. Bringing awareness […]
It’s primary election day in South Carolina 2026. The City of Cayce has published a list of polling places in Cayce, with a list of forms of ID required to vote. Polling places are open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Anyone in line at 7 p.m. will be allowed to vote.
WEST COLUMBIA, SC – The Charter Institute at Erskine (the Institute) announced Jennifer Catoe, a Gray Collegiate Academy (GCA) high school teacher, as the 2026-2027 Nathan Yon Institute Brick-and-Mortar Teacher of the Year. This award was presented in front of more than 600 attendees at the Eighth Annual Charter Institute at Erskine Awards Banquet. Each year, […]