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Missing boy found

Zonnie Valentine, the 9-year-old boy reported missing by the West Columbia Police Department, has been found. He is OK according to WCPD Capt. Scott Morrison.

Sufferin’ Moses takes Rhythm on the River indoors

Sufferin’ Moses Blues Band got their Rhythm on the River show in, Saturday night. The forecast for a storm was strong at the the Riverwalk Amphitheatre, in West Columbia, but the Rhythm on the River concert went on anyway. It was at the Tin Roof on Senate Street, in the Columbia Vista. Greater-Cayce West Columbia […]

9-year-old boy reported missing by West Columbia Police

A boy has been reported missing by the West Columbia Police Department. Zonnie Valentine, a nine-year old Black Male, is missing. Zonnie is five-feet-tall and weighs 100 pounds. He was last seen wearing a blue shirt, blue jeans, and green and black shoes. Anyone who sees Zonnie is asked to contact the West Columbia Police […]

Rhythm on the River- Sat. June 4- Moved to Tin Roof

Due to increasing chance of thunderstorms with lightning, The Rhythm on the River concert is being moved to TIN ROOF in the Vista. Sufferin’ Moses Blues Band is the featured group. It begins at 6 p.m. It;s usually held at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheatre. There will still be a VIP area but food and beer […]

Calks Ferry Road crash results in felony DUI charge, Friday

A man has been charged with felony driving under the influence with great bodily injury. Guy Collins, 39, is accused of running a stop sign, Friday afternoon, and hitting another vehicle, with such force it split the vehicle that was hit in two, according to David Jones of the South Carolina Highway Patrol. The collision […]

West Columbia “Art on State” project is officially unveiled

There’s a new wall of bright orange, green and blue where dumpster blight once was. The Art of State project was unveiled Friday, behind Terra restaurant in West Columbia. About 50 people- attending the ceremony- braved a wind-driven downpour, huddled under tents, before the art project was presented. “I had the idea for a […]