NEWS

“Before I Die” Wall West Columbia Riverwalk unveiling, Thursday

This a repost of an article that ran on westmetronews.net on July 12.  The unveiling of the “Before I Die” is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6. on the West Columbia Riverwalk. The Before I Die wall is a public art project that invites people to reflect on their lives and share their personal aspirations in public […]

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Footballs in the air as Airport and BC prepare for new season

High school football practice for the 2015-16 season began, Friday. Monday was the first day players practiced in pads Airport High School begins its daily practices at 8:30 a.m. Brookland-Cayce starts at 9 a.m. The first high school games, for some teams, are Aug. 21. Brookland-Cayce plays at Fairfield Central on Aug. 21. Airport’s first […]

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City of West Columbia conducting Women’s Defense Class

The City of West Columbia will conduct a Women’s Self-Defense Class. The Self-Defense And Female Empowerment (S.A.F.E.) course is scheduled for 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Aug. 20, at the West Columbia Police Department, 200 N. 12th St., West Columbia. To register, contact Officer Marsh at: 794-0721, Ext. 638.

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One killed in Lexington County vehicle crash

A two-vehicle collision in Lexington County Monday evening, resulted in a fatality according to South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) report. A collision occurred at 5:45 p.m. on U.S. 21 near Calvary Church Road, according to the SCHP. The driver of a 1990 Jeep was killed at the scene of the accident after that vehicle collided […]

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Addy Cullum brings equestrian National Championship to Cayce

Cayce’s Addy Cullum has won the National High School Varsity Intermediate Horse Reining Championship. “Go out there and ride,” is what her dad told her, said Cullum. She is a rising sophomore at Brookland-Cayce High School and the daughter of Michelle and Todd Cullum, Lexington County Councilman. The National Horse Reining competition was held in […]

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City of Cayce to honor former Councilman Tim James

The City of Cayce will honor former Cayce City Councilman Tim James for his service to the city. The event is scheduled for Sept. 1, 5:30 p.m. at C ayce Council Chamber at City Hall, 1800 12th St. For more information, contact: Mendy Corder at 550-9557.

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West Columbia has two water line breaks

The City of West Columbia has experienced two water main breaks. Water has been suspended to customers from 12th Street to the River and Highway 378 (Sunset Blvd) to E Avenue, according to a release issued Saturday, at 5;30 p.m. City crews hoped to have water restored by midnight) Sunday. Once water service is restored, a […]

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Emergency pass paving at Northside Middle School complete

In May, a gas leak caused Cougar Drive, the main road to the school, to be closed. Closing the road resulted in the use of the emergency pass that runs through Fred Anderson Toyota, onto Sunset Boulevard. The paving of an emergency access road at Northside Middle School in West Columbia, is complete. The road was […]

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