NEWS

You can vote absentee at West Columbia Community Center on B Avenue

There are several locations open for absentee voting in Lexington County. The General Election is Tuesday (Nov. 3.) The West Columbia Community Center, 754 B Avenue, West Columbia, is an Absentee Voting Location from October 27 – 29, from 8 AM – 5 PM. For more voting information, go to westcolumbiasc.gov/election

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Body found at closed I-20 rest stop results in murder charge

A Columbia man has been charged with September shooting and killing a man and dumping the body at a closed rest area on I – 20. Richard Lee Hudson, 65, stands accused of murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. “A team of detectives has […]

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Paul Mitchell The School for cosmetology has moved to Meeting Street in West Columbia

Paul Mitchell The School – Columbia has moved to Meeting Street in West Columbia. “We’re super excited to be here,” said Scott Bills, the school’s director. “We’ve investing in a growing area.” The school trains cosmetologists; barbers; nail technicians; and estheticians. Its students give reduced-price hair and cosmetic services. The business opened at 1008 Meeting […]

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Anna “Pete” Davis is Airport High School’s Homecoming Queen

The 2020 Airport High School Homecoming winners are: Anna “Pete” Davis- Homecoming Queen; Gavin Epps- Homecoming King,  The Eagle award for raising the most money for Camp Kemo- Dylan Barr and Dallis Roof.   Other winners: Queen 1st runner up: Aarria Daye; Queen 2nd runner up: Diane Diaz; King 1st runner up: Eddie Stale; King 2nd […]

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“Dog West” a cultural icon in Cayce and West Columbia

You cannot miss him. Dog West sporting cut-off jeans, over-the-calf athletic socks, and usually a tank top, cut to show his stomach muscles. Dog West is a regular feature on the streets of Cayce, West Columbia and Columbia. He walks at least 10 miles-a-day. “I walk every day,” said Dog West. He does it for […]

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Portion of Cayce Riverwalk completed, opened Saturday

Ashley Hunter, spokeswoman for the City of Cayce has made an announcement “There are many things that we love about our city,” she said. “The people, the low cost of living, our neighborhoods, our quality of life and our Cayce businesses just to name a few.” One of the things Cayce is known for is […]

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DUI arrest made after fatal crash on Platt Springs Road

A person riding a motorcycle was killed, Friday on Platt Springs Road in Lexington County, at McLee Road. A Lexington man has been arrested for felony DUI in connection to the case. The collision occurred around 5:50 p.m. Friday, according to Lance Cpl. Tyler Tidwell of the SC Highway Patrol. Tidwell said a 2018 Kia […]

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Beautiful day for the Meeting Street Artisan Market

The City of West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market is open every Saturday, from 9 AM – 1 PM, at the Interactive Art Park, 425 Meeting Street, West Columbia, under the pavilion. The market includes vendors selling original art, crafts, foods, and produce. Saturday (Oct. 24) is a beautiful day for the market. Shop with […]

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