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 […]

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 […]

Brookland-Cayce High School held its 2016 graduation at the BCHS Stadium in Cayce, Friday. More than 185 graduates walked across the stage.  

Airport High School held its 2016 graduation at the Colonial Life Arena, Friday. Between 275 and 300 graduates walked across the state.  

The Sufferin’ Moses Blues Band is the featured band at the Rhythm on the River Concert, Saturday. The show begins at 6 p.m. on the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater, at the base of the Gervais Street Bridge. The Sufferin’ Moses Blues Band is from Charleston and plays Blues, Rock, Jazz, Funk. The 12th Annual SPRING Edition of […]

In December, plans for a hotel across from Lexington Medical Center on Sunset Boulevard, West Columbia, were announced. Construction has begun on that hotel, on three acres of land at 134 Mathias Road. Initial plans called for a 108-room hotel. The $12 million hotel will be a Residence Inn by Marriott, upscale, extended-stay accommodations. The hotel will feature […]

The Springdale Police Department will hold a Bicycle Rodeo at 9 a.m. Saturday. It will be at Springdale Baptist Church, 357 Wattling Rd. There will be a safety presentation and prizes. It’s free for elementary school children. 

City of West Columbia Press Release from Anna Huffman, Public Information Officer.  The City of West Columbia in conjunction with the West Columbia Beautification Foundation is inviting the community to the unveiling of the Art on State project Friday, June 3, at 5 pm. The project is located at 423 Meeting Street, behind Terra in […]