NEWS
The West Columbia Police Department held a “Stuff a Tahoe” Food Drive, Saturday. A WCPD report said the “West Columbia community did not disappoint. The WCPD thanked all our community members who made the food drive a success. It was haled ar Walmart on Augusta Road and the WCPD also thanked Walmart for their generous […]
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Four Lexington County Council members took the Oath of Office during an official swearing-in ceremony Tuesday night at the Lexington County Administration Building, in the Town of Lexington. Todd Cullum, of Cayce (Dist. 9): Glen Conwell, of West Columbia: (Dist. 8); Larry Brigham (Dist. 2) Beth Carrigg (Dist. 7) were reelected to County Council last […]
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The leaves are falling but fall colors still abound. It’s mid-November and the first freeze of 2025 has come. Around West Columbia and Cayce, the leaves have changed and there the trees are full of color. Red, green, yellow and orange dazzle in the sunlight of the late autumn season. Be sure to stop and […]
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The City of West Columbia’s 21st Annual Christmas Tree Lighting is at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 5. It’s at West Columbia City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street. Traditionally, the Christmas Tree Lighting includes festive music and singing performances and a Christmas message from the mayor, Mrs. Claus, children and clergy. – Holiday carols– Lighting of […]
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Two new members joined Cayce City Council Monday evening. Councilwoman Tiffany Aull and Councilwoman Alice Rose were officially sworn in by Municipal Judge Shannon F. Bobertz. Councilwoman Aull celebrated the moment with her parents, Billy and Mary Ann Romanstine, while Councilwoman Rose was joined by her husband, Michael, and their two children, Ava and Wyatt. […]
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Vander Antonio Mingledolph, age 39, was convicted by a Lexington County jury on Wednesday, October 29, for Trafficking Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Methamphetamine. Circuit Court Judge David Caraker, Jr., presided over the trial and sentenced Mingledolph to twenty-five (25) years in the South Carolina Department of Corrections. Under South Carolina law, Trafficking is classified as a […]
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Lexington County deputies arrested a man Saturday who was wanted in connection to a shooting that happened Friday morning near Pelion. Jacob Mitchell Hill, 32, is charged with attempted murder, possession of a weapon by someone convicted of certain crimes and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “Based on […]
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The bands played, and lines formed around the food trucks while artists painted murals on the street. The event drew a large crowd. The City of West Columbia celebrated the season with the community and visitors at the 9th Annual Fall Back Fest on Friday.The Meeting Street Artisan Market Night Edition was open and filled […]
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