Carol Wyatt Yarborough has the ability to keep calm when things are getting out of hand. “I can keep my head straight in a crisis,” Yarborough said. She described the commotion surrounding a car accident when she was in college. “A child on a bicycle was hit by a car,” Yarborough said. “I calmly called […]

The young men pictured attended the first USC Gentlemen’s Guide to Singing Choral Clinic Saturday, Sept.24, at the University of South Carolina School of Music. These five young men joined voices with the USC Men’s Choir and other high school students from across the state. They were under the direction of Dr. Alicia Walker. All […]

Following orders of Governor Haley, Lexington School District Two will be closed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (October 5 -7) due to the pending impact of Hurricane Matthew on the State of South Carolina. This includes all students and staff. All Lexington Two District meetings, after-school activities, including sports events and practices, have also been cancelled for Tuesday, October 4, and […]

SCDOT has begun preparation activities for pending impacts anticipated by Hurricane Matthew. Current forecasts predict that Hurricane Matthew will impact South Carolina later this week. SCDOT continues to closely monitor the forecast and adjust response plans as appropriate. SCDOT continues daily communication with other emergency service providers. Engineering District 1 (Kershaw, Lee, Lexington, Richland and Sumter Counties) District One […]

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.  

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 […]

‘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 & […]

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.