NEWS
Cafe Strudel at 300 State St. is one of the most-popular restaurants in West Columbia. It will close Monday (Jan. 10) “to tackle needed maintenance and repairs in a restaurant that’s open 7 days a week,” according to a FaceBook post.The post says 2022 is Cafe Strudel’s 25th year and there is never a “good” […]
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As of Friday morning all portions of the West Columbia Riverwalk were opened after the Moffatt Street section – to the Gervais Street Bridge- was previously closed due to flooding.
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Keeping the community safe requires a commitment. “I’m very thankful for the excellent men and women we have at the West Columbia Police Department,” said Chief Marion Boyce. “They go out and do their job despite the circumstances. We have a professional, dedicated staff.” To help the department become more efficient, Boyce has incorporated a […]
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The Cayce Police Department and the Lexington County Coroner’s Office are investigating a body that was found inside a room at the Masters Inn at 2125 Commerce Drive. Investigators are working to determine cause of death. This is an ongoing investigation and more details and information will be provided as it becomes available.
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A North Carolina man has been arrested on suspicion of kidnapping and killing a child in Lexington County more than three decades ago. Thomas Eric McDowell, 61, is charged with murder, kidnapping and first-degree burglary in connection to the disappearance and death of 4-year-old Jessica Gutierrez in June 1986, according to arrest warrants. McDowell, who […]
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WeCo River District Presents The Ribbon Cutting & Monthly Happy Hour at Tall Oaks Boutique. West Columbia, SC – The WeCo River District Merchants Association is hosting a ribbon cutting & monthly happy hour at Tall Oaks Boutique, 128 State St, Thursday, January 13th at 4:45 PM. Tall Oaks Boutique was founded by Sierra Bradley […]
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After more than 30 years in football, Airport High School Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Kirk Burnett is stepping down, according to a Airport High School Tweet. He is an Airport grad. Burnett has been AHS athletic director and head football coach for the last 18 years. He plans to stay on staff at […]
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A crash involving at least four vehicles resulted in Klapman Boulevard being blocked Wednesday evening. West Columbia Police, West Columbia Fire and Lexington County EMS were on the scene around 6 p.m. in front of the Dollar General store just past Hook Avenue.
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