NEWS
A collision on Sunset Blvd/US-378 near Old Cherokee Road had both outbound lanes being merged into the median around the wreck scene, Sunday afternoon. All lanes were reopened around 3:30 p.m. The collision was caused by a driver who failed to yield the right of way during a turn across opposing lanes. LPD photo.
A single-vehicle collision into a power pole with downed lines at the 800 block of East Main Street has all lanes of the road closed. Inbound traffic on Augusta Road/East Main Street into the Town of Lexington is being detoured onto Swartz Road, and outbound traffic on East Main Street is being detoured onto Taylor […]
It’s Labor Day weekend and Gamecock football is upon us. South Carolina opens the season at home versus Kent State at 12:45 p.m. Saturday. USC starts the season with a different offensive coordinator and a new offensive line coach, but Quarterback LaNorris Sellers returns, and he’ll have some new talented players around him. Gamecock fans […]
Mark your calendars…The West Columbia Fall Back Fest is turning 10…The 10th West Columbia Fall Back Fest Friday, Nov. 6. It’s a FREE event celebrating a decade of community and fall vibes. More details on bands, artists, and vendors coming soon.
Officer Farhat was recognized by the West Columbia City Council and Mayor Miles, Tuesday, for graduating at the top of his Criminal Justice Academy class in August and earning the prestigious JP Strom Award in August. Newly certified West Columbia Police Officers Foundation chairmen Tim James and Steve Cohen recognized his dedication and hard work by […]
The 8th Annual Hope Cup Golf Tournament will be on September 24th, 2026 at Golden Hills Country Club in Lexington. Regular team registration is open. Sponsorship opportunities end Friday, Sept. 4. All proceeds support local substance use prevention and mental health efforts. Register at https://www.taylorwatfordfoundation.org/events2/
Cayce Elementary Assistant Principal Dr. Ashley Caulder will take the national stage this week, representing South Carolina as Mrs. South Carolina American in the Mrs. American competition. For Dr. Caulder, the opportunity to represent South Carolina carries a meaning far beyond the crown. She is competing in honor and memory of her late mother, who […]
Fulmer Middle School eighth-graders treated to Information Night and plan for high school experience
For Fulmer Middle School eighth-graders and their families, the future is here – and there’s no time like the present to plan for it. That was the goal of the school’s 8th Grade Information Night, held in late August and hosted by the counseling department. Families were introduced to a wealth of resources and opportunities […]