NEWS

Dominion’s Lake Murray Dam sirens test is Tuesday

Don’t be alarmed if you hear an alarm, Tuesday. Dominion Energy will conduct its annual test of the Lake Murray Dam alert Tuesday at noon.The siren tests are part of Dominion’s plan to monitor and maintain the dam. The sirens will sound for approximately three minutes. The siren system includes ten rotating sirens that are […]

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Cucinella’s to open soon in Westland Square on Sunset Boulevard

It won’t be long now. Cucinella’s Slices and Ices will open soon in the Westland Square (Food Lion) shopping center on Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia. It’s a pizzeria and Italian ice restaurant. “We’re waiting on a some regulatory procedures to be completed,” said Jimmy Mockridge. Jimmy and his wife Mary Mockridge, of Cayce, own […]

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Cafe Strudel closing Monday, Jan. 10, for maintenance and repairs

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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All portions of the West Columbia Riverwalk are now open

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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West Columbia Police Department strategy enhances service to the community

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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Body found at Cayce’s Masters Inn, cause of death unknown

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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Suspect arrested in 1986 Gutierrez child kidnapping, killing in Lexington County

 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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Tall Oaks Boutique Ribbon Cutting, Happy Hour presented by WeCo River District

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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