NEWS
The cofferdam on the Columbia side of Congaree River, between the Gervais and Blossom street bridges, is no longer flooded. A photo from mid-December by the Congaree Riverkeeper ( Link to Congaree Riverkeeper ) showed the cofferdam to be over flowing with water after the river crested at 12 feet. Work at the site has slowed since the […]
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New Year’s Eve is a great opportunity for a romantic dinner. New Year’s Day is a chance to get that meal that is said to ensure prosperity. Regardless of your preference, there are West Columbia restaurants that can help you celebrate the new year. For a fine dining experience on New Year’s Eve, Terra is […]
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The Lexington County Fire Service responded to a structure fire at around 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday. It was in the 100 block of Hilltop Road in the Red Bank area. Heavy fire was coming from the two-story home as units arrived on scene. Five people were displaced as the fire caused severe damage to the […]
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The buildings of Beacon Hill Block on Airport Boulevard and Boston Avenue are being demolished. It’s a shopping center where there was a Lizard’s Thicket restaurant. The Lizard’s Thicket and several other storefronts are being torn down. There was also a Subway in the strip, along with an insurance agency and a nail salon and […]
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The Cayce Fire Department responded to a fire at CMC Steel just before 3 p.m. Tuesday. Cayce Fire crews were assisted by Lexington County Fire Service and the West Columbia Fire Department to fight the commercial structure fire. When units arrived, heavy black smoke was coming from the roof of the building. Crews entered and […]
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It was the coldest Christmas, in 2022, in almost 40 years. The National Weather Service said it was in the mid-teens the night before Christmas Eve. It was also in the teens on Christmas Eve and on Christmas night in Lexington County. So what was the result? There was plenty of sunshine and the skies […]
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Registration for West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day, featuring iMAGINE STEAM Festival, is Open!To register to build, race, volunteer, or be a vendor, and join in the fun, visit www.kineticderbyday.com. West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day, featuring iMAGINE STEAM Festival, is Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 10 AM – 3 PM. This year, the return of the Kinetic […]
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Below is a listing of City of West Columbia closings and sanitation schedule changes due to the holidays. City Hall The City of West Columbia City Hall is closed on December 26 and 27, 2022, for the Christmas holidays. Regular hours will resume on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. The City of West Columbia City Hall […]
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