NEWS
The City of West Columbia Council proclaimed March 8, 2025, International Women Leaders in Business Day, recognizing women’s significant economic contributions and aligning with International Women’s Day. The City of West Columbia Council recognized Vanessa Mota for her extensive contributions to the community, highlighting her founding of Mota Crosslinking Business Academy – Academia de Negocios her dedication […]
Ronald B Jeffcoat, 74, of West Columbia, South Carolina passed away March 1, 2025, at his home. He was born on January 27, 1951, in Columbia, South Carolina to Thurmon and Francis Jeffcoat. Link to Obituary Ronald is survived by: his 2 sons, Bryon Jeffcoat and Brandon Jeffcoat; grandchildren, Braydon Jeffcoat, Bennett Jeffcoat, Beau Jeffcoat, […]
Due to forecasts of possible high winds that could make early morning school travel hazardous, and in an abundance of caution, Lexington Two schools will operate on a two-hour delayed start on Wednesday, March 5. From 7-9 a.m. it’s expected that storms will advance eastward along I-77, impacting Lexington and Richland Counties.After the storms move […]
Due to the threat of inclement weather, the City of West Columbia will close all City parks beginning Wednesday, March 5, 2025. The City will notify the public when the parks reopen. As a precaution, our Cayce Parks, the Cayce Riverwalk and Cayce’s Timmerman Trail will be closed tomorrow, March 5, due to extreme weather; […]
The South Carolina Department of Transportation will conduct a temporary nighttime lane closure on the new bridge over the Saluda River (Exit 108 B-A) on March 5 beginning at 10 p.m. and ending at 4 a.m. This closure is necessary to complete the installation of new overhead signage over the bridge as part of Phase […]
According to the National Weather Service- Columbia, a strong cold front will approach the Lexington County area Wednesday morning bringing the risk of severe weather into early Wednesday afternoon. Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat. Strong winds are expected through the day with wind gusts around 40 mph through the afternoon.
News was trickling out over the weekend, via Facebook, that Ronnie Jeffcoat has passed away. Ronnie is the longtime owner of Ronnie’s Jewelers at 710 12th Street in West Columbia’s Triangle City. There was a wreath on the door of his business, Monday, and a sign that let customers know the jewelry store will reopen […]
A crew from the Irmo Fire District was on the scene of a vegetation fire near I-26 at Mile Marker 107, Monday morning. Crews also responded to several car accidents and three structure fires. And Irmo Fire District Engine No. 174 and a crew were deployed to help fight a large fire in Horry County. […]