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What new developments in West Columbia can you expect in 2024?

Progress continued in West Columbia in 2023. From the construction start of a luxury apartment complex on Sunset Boulevard to new water and sewer lines in Saluda Terrace, things are moving forward. According to West Columbia leaders, expect more development in 2024. Some, including, infrastructure upgrades, are being initiated by city government and others will involve […]

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Lane closed on Augusta Road in Lexington due to ice, Thursday morning

An inbound lane in the 5000 block (near the I-20 Exit) of Augusta Road (US-1) in Lexington is closed Thursday morning due to a stretch of ice-covered road. at around 5:30 a.m. Thursday, SCDOT ha been notified and was reportedly en route with a sand truck. This lane closure may extend to several hours so […]

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RADIUS Church – White Knoll is opening a shelter for the weekend with temperatures expected to dip into the teens Saturday

With weekend temperatures forecasted to dip down into the teens and 20s, RADIUS White Knoll (Church) will be opening a temporary warming center at 5181 Platt Springs Road, Lexington. The hours are from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday (Jan. 19 and Jan. 20.) If you know someone in the Red Bank […]

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Dr. Sarah Jane Byars to be inducted into Brookland-Cayce Educator Hall of Fame, and the late Mike Stamps is first member Alumni Wall of Honor

The Brookland-Cayce High School Education Foundation will host the 22nd annual Brookland-Cayce High School Educator Hall of Fame and first Alumni Wall of Honor Gala on Thursday, February 1. Dr. Sarah Jane Byars will be the newest inductee into the Educator Hall of Fame, and the late Mike Stamps will be the first member of […]

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Very cold temperatures predicted for the weekend in Lexington County

It’s winter and that means cold weather. The forecast is for it to get really cold by the weekend.Temperatures are dropping and that is expected to continue for the next few days, according to the National Weather Service – Columbia. The low was in the mid-20s for Tuesday night/Wednesday morning. Even colder weather is expected […]

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Lexington County Man Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* Charges

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Robert Earl Wessinger, Jr. (age 60), of Chapin, S.C., on three charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department made the arrest. Investigators with the Attorney General’s Office, also a […]

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Kinetic Derby Day featuring iMAGINE: West Columbia’s Ultimate Celebration of Racing, Creativity, and STEAM – Register to Race and Explore Sponsorship Opportunities

The City of West Columbia is gearing up for Kinetic Derby Day featuring iMAGINE on April 20, 2024, from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The Kinetic Sculpture Parade leads the way, followed by soapbox and obstacle course racing. State Street transforms into the iMAGINE STEAM Festival, fostering creativity. The day includes competition and fun for […]

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City of Cayce announces the return of Soiree on State to be held on a new date

The City of Cayce has announced the return of the Soiree on State, to be held on its new date, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Click here for more information The City has partnered with the Avenues Neighborhood Association to combine the Cayce Festival of the Arts with Soiree on State. Soiree on State will include […]

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