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New homes and commercial space could be coming to Center Street in West Columbia, according to newspaper report

The West Columbia Planning Commission approved the first step of a plan for the building of 27 houses and commercial space on more than two acres of property bounded by Cromwell Street, between Center Street and Augusta Street, in West Columbia. The site is one block off of Meeting Street (US 1.) The vote by […]

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Sign shows New Brookland Crossing shops coming to 1410 Sunset Boulevard, West Columbia

A sign has been placed at 1410 Sunset Boulevard, the previous site of Entity Motors. the sign is advertising a collection of store fronts and a development called New Brookland Crossing. For more information call 803-730-0322. Congaree Construction Company is named on the sign, along with LTC Architects. Both companies have done work in West […]

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Lexington County deputies arrest a Columbia man accused of murder in connection to a shooting death

Lexington County deputies have arrested a Columbia man accused of murder in connection to a shooting death Tuesday night. Johnnie Quawnetel Mack, 34, is charged with murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, according to arrest warrants. The victim was identified as John Darrick […]

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West Columbia Meeting Street Artisan Market readies for new Thursday schedule beginning June 6

The West Columbia Meeting Street Artisan Market offers  a boutique shopping experience. The City of West Columbia-sponsored market at 425 Meeting Street invites you to play, shop, and eat. The new hours for the market, which is next open on June 6, are from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. It’s an open-air experience within walking […]

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Rhythm on the River Spring Concert Series resumes Saturday featuring Blues Deluxe SC at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater

The Rhythm on the River Spring Concert Series resumes Saturday, (May 25) from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater, 109 Alexander Road. Blues Deluxe SC will be playing this Saturday. Rhythm on the River Spring Concert Series is presented by the Greater Cayce West-Columbia Chamber of Commerce and the City […]

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Lexington County Coroner identifies man who was shot and killed

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the identity of a man who was shot outside of his residence in the 2400 block of Glenn Road in the Gaston area of Lexington County, Tuesday. Fisher states that Mr. John Darrick Rumph, 53, of Gaston, was pronounced dead on scene dueto a gunshot wound to the […]

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20-year-old charged in fatal Lexington crash will be turned over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement when he is able to post bond

The Lexington Police Traffic Safety Unit continues to investigate the fatal collision that occurred on Industrial Drive on Monday (May 20.) As a result of that crash Giovanni Mendoza-Jimenez, age 20, of West Columbia, was driving a work van that struck and killed a motorcyclist. The van also hit a stopped school bus. Read details […]

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Close to 150 students graduating with GEDs and high school diplomas from Lexington 2’s adult education program

About 150 students are graduating with GEDs and high school diplomas from Lexington Two’s adult education program, and many of them walked in a graduation ceremony Tuesday night at the Lexington Two Performing Arts Center.   Families, friends, district educators, board members, and Superintendents Dr. Brenda Hafner of Lexington Two and Dr. Robert Maddox of Lexington […]

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