NEWS

Attorney General Announces Price Gouging Statute in Effect

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson today announced that the price gouging statute is in effect upon notice that Governor Haley issued an executive order declaring state of emergency. “As we prepare for Hurricane Matthew to make landfall in South Carolina, it’s imperative that South Carolinians make necessary preparations and follow safety instructions. Our state […]

Read More >>

Lexington County offices closed rest of the week

 LEXINGTON COUNTY GOVERNEMENT MOVES INTO OPCON 3 AHEAD OF HURRICANE MATTHEW, COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS CLOSED THROUGH REMAINDER OF THE WEEK The Lexington County Department of Public Safety and Emergency Management has moved into OPCON 3 level, which is a partial to full activation of the County’s Emergency Operation Center, ahead of Hurricane Matthew. […]

Read More >>

Rhythm on the River Concert gets beautiful weather year after flood

Whiskey Tango Revue and the Kenny George Band played the Rhythm on the River Concert, Sunday. The weather was great and the crowd had lots to eat and drink. It was a year after the October flood of 2015. Stolen Hearts with Chris Crompton plays next Sunday. beginning at 2 p.m. at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater.  

Read More >>

Congaree Bluegrass Festival has robust rebound after cancellation a year ago

Attendance was good said John Banks, consultant for the Congaree Bluegrass Festival. Banks, who is also the Tourism Director at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce, said estimate are that more than 3,500 visited the festival. It was held at the spacious Historic Columbia Speedway for the first time this year. It was two days […]

Read More >>

Springdale Police host Night Out, Tuesday 5:30 p.m.

‘s Night Out Event is on Tuesday from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at 2915 Platt Springs Rd. It will include Emeralds Artistry Face Painting #EmeraldsArtistry, Bounce Houses from Jumperee, Creative Balloon Art from Brad the Balloon Man & Magic Patti, Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands (STSM), Heroes in Blue, DSS – Foster Families & […]

Read More >>

West Columbia City Council to meet Tuesday, 6 p.m. at City Hall

West Columbia’s City Council is scheduled to meet Tuesday, 6 p.m. at City Hall, 200 12 St., West Columbia. Agenda is left. Click to enlarge.  

Read More >>

Rhythm on the River, 2 pm. Sunday w/ Whiskey Tango Revue, Kenny George Band

Rhythm on the River is Sunday at 2 p.m. featuring Whiskey Tango Revue and the Kenny George Band. Music begins at 2 begin, until 5 p.m. It’s at the West Columbia Amphitheater, on Alexander Street, where it meets Meeting Street.

Read More >>

Airport gets big Region win at Midland Valley

Airport traveled to Midland Valley Friday and earned a 48-43 victory. It was a region game for the Eagles. Airport had a lead of 48-29 after a Preston Brooks Field Goal with 10:25 left in the fourth quarter. Midland Valley scored with less than five minutes left in the game, but the Eagles were able […]

Read More >>