A person riding a motorcycle was killed, Friday on Platt Springs Road in Lexington County, at McLee Road. A Lexington man has been arrested for felony DUI in connection to the case. The collision occurred around 5:50 p.m. Friday, according to Lance Cpl. Tyler Tidwell of the SC Highway Patrol. Tidwell said a 2018 Kia […]

The City of West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market is open every Saturday, from 9 AM – 1 PM, at the Interactive Art Park, 425 Meeting Street, West Columbia, under the pavilion. The market includes vendors selling original art, crafts, foods, and produce. Saturday (Oct. 24) is a beautiful day for the market. Shop with […]

West Columbia is a hotbed of activity. All parts of the city are filled with enterprising new projects. The eight members of West Columbia City Council see the activity in their districts from ground level. Each council member has provided an update for their constituents. Mike Green – District One – “We have a new doggy […]

Cola Concerts will present country star Kip Moore to the Columbia Speedway Entertainment Center Thursday, Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. This will be one of Moore’s first performances since the release of his fourth album, Wild World, in May, which was named one of the top albums of 2020 by Taste of Country. Tickets for […]

The River District Association cut the ribbon at its new location at 803 Meeting Street, West Columbia, Tuesday. The River District Association is a non-profit organization that will promote the growth and viability of small and independently owned businesses in The River District, from Riverwalk, on the Congaree River, to Triangle City. Bill Mooneyhan, an […]

The residents of the Saluda Gardens Neighborhood Association are having a Trunk-or-Treat event in 1100 block of Mohawk Drive. It is scheduled from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday. Oct 24. The event is drive-thru or walk-thru. Call: 803- 464-0609 for more information.

A forum was held Tuesday to “Meet the Candidates”for the Lexington Two School Board. It was at the Lexington Two Innovation Center and was presented by the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce. The event candidates introduced themselves and answered prepared questions. Incumbent Beth Branham, a Brookland-Cayce graduate, former English teacher and attorney, told the […]

The City of West Columbia has released its October-November Newsletter. It is the eighth edition of the city’s newsletter. It includes a message from Mayor Tem Miles. There are also updates from all of West Columbia City Council members. West Columbia businesses are also profiled in the newsletter. Link to latest City of West Columbia […]