Tem Miles was elected West Columbia Mayor in November. With Christmas upon us, he has begun to settle into the job and he said he is very appreciative. “I’m very thankful for the opportunity to serve as West Columbia mayor,” said Miles. He also said he holds his job in high esteem because of the […]

The West Columbia Police Department is requesting assistance from the community in identifying the suspect in the pictures and video clip. On Sunday, an Armed Robbery occurred at approximately 11 p.m. at the Zaxby’s located at 2320 Augusta Road. Investigators are looking for any and allinformation in identifying the suspect in this case. If you […]

Wesley J.Warren- Camp , 26, died after being shot Friday night at a company Christmas party of Southern Dreams Realty in Lexington. Link to original report Camp was a former baseball player for Pelion High School and Newberry College. His death has rocked the family  “We are devastated,” said Angie Diaz of Cayce, Camp’s mother-in-law. […]

Lexington County deputies have arrested a man accused of fatally shooting three people at a Bush River Road apartment complex Tuesday. Justin Tyler Ellaree Hopkins, 21, is charged with three counts of murder, unlawful carrying of a pistol, first degree burglary and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “Detectives have […]

West Columbia Police Department Asst. Chief Scott Morrison was elected the 2nd Vice President for the South Carolina Chapter of the FBI National Academy Associates Board this month. He was a graduate of the 251st Session of the FBI National Academy in 2012.   Chief Dennis Tyndall said, “Having a representative from our department serve on this […]

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the victim of a shooting that occurred at approximately 11:30, p.m. Friday.  According to Fisher, Mr. Wesley J. Warren-Camp, 26, of Lexington was pronounced dead at the scene due to a gunshot wound to the upper body. Link to original report The Lexington Police Department and SLED are […]

The Lexington Police Department is investigating an overnight death at the business of Southern Dreams Realty, 102 Gantt Street, according to a release from Police Chief Terrence Green. At approximately 11:36 p.m. Friday, officers with the Lexington Police Department were dispatched to a shooting that had just occurred and upon arrival, officers found a man […]

The City of West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market last market of the season will be Saturday, December 21, from 10 AM – 2 PM, under the pavilion in the Interactive Art Park, at 425 Meeting Street, West Columbia. The market includes vendors selling original art, crafts, foods, and produce. Spring market dates will be […]