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Smoke from Columbia fire can be seen in West Columbia – See video

Units from the Columbia-Richland Fire Department were on scene of an apartment fire at Tropical Ridge Apartments off of Stoneridge Drive in Columbia. It was reported by the CFD around 4:30 p.m. Friday The apartments are near the Embassy Suites hotel. The smoke from the fire could be seen from West Columbia. The Columbia Fire […]

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Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Golf Tournament featuring, USC Basketball Coach Lamont Paris, draws a “Sold Out” crowd at Charwood Country Club

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce hosted a “Sold Out” Spring Golf Tournament, Thursday at Charwood Country Club in Pine Ridge. USC Men’s Basketball Coach Lamont Paris was on hand to address the crowd. Paris described himself as an avid golfer and a resident of West Columbia. He also said he studied business in […]

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City of West Columbia City Wide Litter Pick-Up Day and West Columbia Beautification Foundation Plant Sale is Saturday

Take pride in the West Side! The City of West Columbia’s City Wide Litter Pick-Day is this Saturday, April 29. Volunteers will meet at City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia, at 9 AM, and disperse to different areas of the city for a litter pick-up. Volunteers must sign up in advance at http://bit.ly/LitterPickup, no […]

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West Columbia Riverwalk Park Amphitheater Entrance to Close for Renovations and Repairs Beginning Wednesday, March 22

The City of West Columbia’s Riverwalk Park Amphitheater entrance and parking lot, at 109 Alexander Road, West Columbia, will be closed beginning on Wednesday, March 22, for renovations and repairs on the amphitheater bathrooms. Please use the Moffatt Street entrance and parking at 100 Riverside Drive, West Columbia.

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Lexington man who crashed truck while running from law enforcement, with 2-year-old inside, is sentenced to prison for cocaine mail package

Curley Brooks, Jr., 47, of Lexington, was sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to possession with the intent to distribute cocaine. Evidence presented to the Court showed that the police were conducting a parcel inspection at the FedEx Express Hub in West Columbia when a K-9 gave a positive alert to a package. As […]

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15 business professionals graduate from Cayce-West Columbia Chamber’s leadership program

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce hosted an eight week leadership program 15 local business professionals professionals who dedicated their time to educate themselves on our community, and gain vital leadership skills.. The program had eight leaders in various disciplines, teaching the eight topics ranging from cyber security to maximizing social media effectivness. On […]

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West Columbia woman charged with attempted murder

A West Columbia woman is accused of shooting at her boyfriend during a fight. Ashley Nicole Stroman, 24, is charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “Detectives have determined Stroman fired multiple shots at the victim Thursday as he was trying to leave the home […]

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Lakeview School alumni share their school experiences with Brookland-Cayce students as part of Black History Month

A panel featuring alumni from the former Lakeview School, today the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center, visited Brookland-Cayce High School this week to share their school experiences as part of Black History Month.  Among those on the panel were Will Hutto, president of the Greater Lakeview Alumni Association; Bennie Sulton, chair of the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center Board […]

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