NEWS

Irmo Little League Baseball Team defeats Hawaii to stay alive in Little League World Series

The Irmo Little League Baseball Team stayed alive Tuesday by defeating Hawaii (West) by a score of 3-0. Irmo is representing the Southeast in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Next Game for Irmo: Wednesday, August 20 at 7:00 PM on ESPN versus Midwest. Irmo, 2-1 in the LLWS, scored in the top […]

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West Columbia Police Officers’ Foundation Golf Tournament is Nov. 7 – Register Now

The 11th Annual West Columbia Police Officers’ Foundation Golf Tournament is Friday, Nov. 7, at Charwood Golf Club! All proceeds assist with additional equipment and help officers and their families in the event of an emergency. Registration link bit.ly/WCPOF2025

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Recovery of Civil War ordinance from the Congaree River is the subject of Cayce Historical Museum archaeological presentation, Thursday

Are you interested in what was recovered from the Congaree River during the recent coal tar removal project? Archaeologist Sean Norris will present a program highlighting the civil war ordinance that was recovered from the river when Congaree River Sediment Removal Project was conducted. It’s at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21, at the Cayce […]

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Win $10,000 in the West Columbia Beautification Foundation’s Reverse Raffle

The West Columbia Beautification Foundation is offering you the chance to win $10,000. The WCBF is holding a Reverse Raffle with the Grand Prize being $10,000. There is also 25 chances to win $100. The drawing date is Oct. 21 at the Savage Craft Ale Works Armory, 430 Center St., West Columbia. Click Link: https://www.facebook.com/beautifywcolasc […]

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Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center partnering with Northside Middle School and East Point Academy Middle Campus for Fall Afterschool Program

Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center – BLEC is partnering with Northside Middle School and East Point Academy Middle Campus for a 2025 Fall Afterschool Program. Learn more/register at https://brooklandlakeview.org/cola-afterschool-and…/ It begins on August 25 thru December 12, Monday thru Friday from 3:30 until 6:30 PM. Designed to support students and families from Northside Middle School and East Point Academy Middle Campus, the Afterschool […]

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River Chase Way Collection and Recycling Center will permanently close Monday, Sept. 1, new site to open on Augusta Road

Service Update for Riverchase Residents The Riverchase Collection & Recycling Center at 110 River Chase Way (Between Lexington and West Columbia) will permanently close Monday, September 1 at 7 PM. The new Augusta Road Collection & Recycling Center at 4765 Augusta Road will open Friday, September 5 at 7 AM. Hours: Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat – 7 AM–7 […]

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West Columbia Fire Department responds to truck fire at McDonalds on Sunset Boulevard

Units from the West Columbia Fire Department, and the West Columbia Police Department, responded to a fire at the McDonalds on Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia, Saturday evening. Personnel from the WCFD were on the scene before 7 p.m. Saturday. There was smoke in the air and the fire was completely extinguished 7:15 p.m.

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Crews from the Irmo Fire District respond to a vehicle roll-over on Lake Murray Boulevard, Saturday

Crews from the Irmo Fire District responded to a vehicle rolled over on Lake Murray Blvd near Childs Street, Saturday. One person was briefly trapped inside and crews were able to quickly remove the person. The person suffered minor injuries. Seatbelts save lives and reduce injuries. Traffic on Lake Murray was affected while the vehicle […]

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