NEWS

Fall Rhythm on the River Concert Series returns to West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater on Oct. 4

The Fall Rhythm on the River Concert Series presented by the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber and Visitors Program will return from 6-8 p.m. on every Friday in October, beginning Oct. 4, at the West Columbia . More details are coming soon. When: Fridays in October (4th, 11th, 18th & 25th) Time: 6 pm to 8 […]

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Lexington County Man Sentenced to More than 16 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking

 Reginald Travis Pearson, 40, of West Columbia, was sentenced to more than 16 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distribution of methamphetamine. Evidence presented to the court showed that between November 2022 and January 2023, Pearson distributed more than 900 grams of methamphetamine and 28 grams of cocaine to undercover agents from the Bureau […]

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22-year-old shot and killed at Cayce apartment complex, Lexington County Coroner identifies, believed to be isolated incident, say police

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher ha released the identity of a man who was found shot inside of his vehicle in the 800 block of Alexander Road in the Cayce area of Lexington County on Monday. Fisher states that Mr. Jalen Latrell Allen, 22, of Columbia, was transported to an area hospital where he was […]

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C-WC Chamber members take inaugural tube trip to the new Cayce Take-Out on the Congaree River, from West Columbia

Board members from the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce and Michael Mayo of Palmetto Outdoor took to the tubes, Monday. Some Chamber Board members rode Pedego Bikes from the put the West Columbia Riverwalk Put-In to the new Cayce Take-Out at Kelly Jones Park in the Riverland Park subdivision. The occasion was the first tube […]

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Cayce Police investigating a shooting at apartment complex

There was a shooting at Alight Apartments at 800 Alexander Road in Cayce, Monday. Police were asking the public to please avoid the area unless you are a resident. If you are a resident, please be prepared to show your ID to our officers. The shooting is believed to be an isolated incident.

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Lexington County Coroner releases the identity of the man who died in a house fire

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a house fire that occurred in the 1200 block of Charles Town Road in the Leesville area of Lexington County shortly after 12:00 PM on Monday According to Coroner Fisher, Mr. Craig Raymond Kustermann, 54, of Leesville, was pronounced dead at the scene. […]

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West Columbia man killed in motorcycle accident on Sunset Boulevard is identified by Lexington County Coroner

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has positively identified the individual who died due to a motorcycle vs vehicle accident in the 400 block of Sunset Blvd – in front of Capitol Square – in West Columbia at approximately 4:20 P.M. on Sunday. According to Fisher, Mr. Jose Antonio Colon, 59, of West Columbia was traveling […]

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West Columbia’s Meeting Street Music Fest a joyful celebration to beat the band

The clouds parted early and the 2nd Annual Meeting Street Music Fest commenced under beautiful blue skies, Saturday. Anna Huffman, West Columbia Director of Communications, was all smiles as the crowd grew throughout the day and the Gamecocks whipped Kentucky. Fans watched college football in the TV tents. Kelli Ricard, Director of Events & Publications […]

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