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Emergency pass paving at Northside Middle School complete

In May, a gas leak caused Cougar Drive, the main road to the school, to be closed. Closing the road resulted in the use of the emergency pass that runs through Fred Anderson Toyota, onto Sunset Boulevard. The paving of an emergency access road at Northside Middle School in West Columbia, is complete. The road was […]

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West Columbia has two water line breaks

The City of West Columbia has experienced two water main breaks. Water has been suspended to customers from 12th Street to the River and Highway 378 (Sunset Blvd) to E Avenue, according to a release issued Saturday, at 5;30 p.m. City crews hoped to have water restored by midnight) Sunday. Once water service is restored, a […]

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City of Cayce Council meeting is Tuesday

City of Cayce Regular Council Meeting Tuesday, August 4, 2015 6 p.m. – Council Chambers 1800 12″ Street Call to Order A. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance B, Approval of Minutes July 7, 2015 Regular Meeting July 15, 2015 Council Strategic Planning Session Presentations A. Presentation by Ms. Stephanie Schroeder re Flood Insurance Rates Public […]

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West Columbia City Council agenda published

Agenda Regular Council Meeting Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at 6 p.m. I. Call to Order II. Determination of a Quorum III. Invocation IV. Pledge of Allegiance V. Announcements/Communications by the Mayor VI. Requests for Appearances/Citizen Comment Period A. Mr. Greg Dahl, 1517 Whippoorwill Drive, Re: Fireworks Zones Inside the City Limits B. Ms. Kim Christ, […]

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West Columbia credit union robbed, suspect’s image released

              The West Columbia Police Department is requesting assistance from the community in locating a suspect that robbed the South Carolina Federal Credit Union, located at 109 N 12th St. in West Columbia at approximately 11:45 a.m. Friday. Chief Tyndall stated “ at approximately 11:45 a.m. this morning a […]

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More business near Starbuck’s, Salsarita’s Sunset – I-26 location?

Is there a new business coming to the Sunset Boulevard-I-26 Corridor in West Columbia? A vacant building that once housed a Quincey’s restaurant and then a Maurice’s Bar-B-Que location could be coming back to life. Recently plans were announced to put a Starbuck’s and a Salsarita’s beside the property, after the City of West Columbia annexed […]

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Brookland-Cayce High selling reserved-seating season football tickets

Brookland-Cayce High School is selling reserved-seating season tickets for the upcoming football season.   The reserved seats have backs and arm rests. Tickets are $75 each and allow entry to the five varsity home football games. Playoff games are not included in the package.  Your seat will still be reserved for playoff games; however, purchasing […]

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Airport High Booster Club sponsoring fundraiser striper fishing tournament

The Airport High School Booster Club will sponsor their First Annual Fundraiser Striper Fishing Tournament on Saturday, August 22, 2015, at Siesta Cove, 256 John Long Road, Gilbert. The tournament will begin at “safelight” until 11:00 a.m., and weigh-in will be from 11 until 12 Noon. Lunch will be served beginning at 11:00 a.m. An […]

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