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3 charged in Lexington County ‘chop shop’ operation

Lexington County investigators have arrested and charged three people in connection to a chop shop in Pelion. Crystal Marie Black, 27, and Richard Wade Davis Jr., 33, are charged with three counts of tampering with a vehicle identification number plate and one count of operating a chop shop, according to arrest warrants. Daniel James McCarthy, […]

Crash slows traffic in Lexington, Saturday

A collision on US-378 near US-1 in Lexington had outbound lanes limited to a single lane of travel on Saturday afternoon. The Lexington Police Department was on the scene and asked motorists to please be alert for emergency personnel.

EDITORIAL: Cost of COVID-19 has been enormous say Joe Taylor and Peter Brown

This editorial by Joe Taylor Jr. and Peter Brown first ran in The State newspaper, on May 1. It is republished on WestMetroNews.com with permission. When the coronavirus hit, the state of South Carolina and the city of Columbia shut down businesses and encouraged citizens to stay in their homes; their reasoning was that the […]

Cayce’s Guignard Park is open

Cayce’s Guignard Park is officially open. The play area is roped off and remains closed as a precaution, but the trails and green spaces are accessible and important for exercise and recreational opportunities. The City of Cayce asks users to please continue to practice social distancing safety measures as the community and the nation slowly […]

List of West Columbia restaurants offering service

All restaurants in South Carolina are still under restrictions by order of the governor, because of coronavirus fears. Below is a list of West Columbia restaurants that provide curbside – pick-up service and/or delivery. Also listed are some open businesses. B Grecian Gardens Restaurant  –  2312 Sunset Blvd – 803-794-7552 Grecian Gardens Restaurant is offering curbside […]

Inside dining allowed beginning Monday, says Gov. Henry McMaster

SC Gov. Governor Henry McMaster announced Friday that inside dining will be allowed at the state’s restaurants. It goes into effect one minute after midnight. Monday. Additionally, McMaster announced that he has lifted all boating restrictions, as defined by Executive Order 2020-25, effective immediately. All laws and regulations concerning the safe operation of boats in […]

Cayce publishes list of pick-up and delivery restaurants

The City of Cayce has published a list of options for food and beverages in Cayce. These establishments offer curbside and pick up service! Some of them also offer delivery!

Man charged with taking $45,000 forklift from West Columbia business

Lexington County deputies have arrested and charged a Gaston man in connection with the theft of a $45,000 forklift. Michael Paul Hicks, 42, is charged with one count of grand larceny and one count of breaking into a motor vehicle, according to arrest warrants. “Based on the interviews investigators have conducted and security video they’ve […]