NEWS

West Columbia City Council to meet, 4 p.m. Tuesday

Agenda Special Council Meeting Tuesday, Sept. 8,  at 4 p.m. Council Chambers II. Determination of a Quorum A. Consideration to Amend the Award of the Cedar Road and Mineral Springs Road Waterline Relocation Project – Mr. Mark A. Waller, P.E., Director of Planning, Engineering and Water Plants B. Consideration to Approve Stutts & Williams, LLC as […]

Brookland-Cayce falls short again, in loss to B-L

For the second week in a row, Brookland-Cayce played a poor first half, came to life in the second half, and fell short at the end. The Bearcats were beaten by Batesburg-Leesville, 18-15. After a fumble by BC in the first quarter, B-L took a 6-0 lead, with 6:33 left in the first quarter. After BC […]

Airport goes to Dreher, brings back a win

Airport scored a 23-20 win at Dreher, Friday night. The, now 2-0, Eagles won with backup quarterback Josh Tucker. He replaced starting QB Brett Burnett, who was hurt last week in Airport’s win over Brookland-Cayce. Tucker, who usually starts at wide receiver, scored on a 65-yard touchdown run with 1:13 left in the third quarter. Dreher had a chance to send the […]

First Rhythm on the River Fall Concert is held

Bennett and Coolidge (left) played before Deleveled at the CMC Rhythm on the River Fall Concert Series, Friday. The music begins at 6 p.m. at the West Columbia Amphitheatre.  The next concert is Sept. 18 and features The Travelin’ Kine.  

Lexington Police release burglary suspect’s photo

The Lexington Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual involved in the burglary of Stephano’s Restaurant. Just  after  2 a.m.  on September 3, an unknown subject forced entry into the restaurant and removed the cash register drawer.  The subject is a white male, perhaps in his 30’s with scruffy facial hair. […]

Last weekend for “Before I Die” wall at Riverwalk

The “Before I Die” wall at Riverwalk in West Columbia is scheduled to come down on Sept. 6. If you have not gotten a chance to see it, this weekend will be your last. Here are some photos.        

West Columbia Police on accident scene on Sunset Boulevard

There was a two-car collision about 6:20 p.m. Friday. West Columbia Police and the West Columbia Fire Department responded to the collision that took place on Sunset Boulevard, near the Jarvis Klapman on ramp. Traffic was being delayed and detoured while officers worked the scene.

Close game, Gamecocks win!

South Carolina trailed North Carolina most of the night, in the opener in Charlotte Thursday, but the Gamecocks defeated the Tar Heels 17-13. It was not pretty, but it is a win. When the Gamecocks needed plays, if got them. The biggest one came with just more than three minutes left in the game. The […]