Looking for a way to support a West Columbia restaurant for breakfast, lunch, or dinner during the COVID-19 crisis? Following is a list of West Columbia restaurants offering take-out and/or delivery: Zesto of West Columbia; Cafe Strudel West Columbia; True BBQ; Nick’s House of Pizza; Ariana’s Restaurant; Jin Jin Chinese Restaurant; Palate; Black Rooster; China […]

A fierce storm blew through Lexington County, West Columbia, Cayce and Springdale, early Monday morning. High winds, heavy rains, and severe thunderstorms hit the area around 530 a.m. By 6:30 a.m. the worst had blown over. At 6:37 a.m., the National Weather Service in Columbia had canceled the tornado watch for Lexington County, but others […]

The storm that hot West Columbia early Monday morning left trees down and lots of water. A tree fell across Morningside Drive and branches were strewn on Victoria Street, just off Sunset Boulevard. Half of Arehart Street, at the Sunset Boulevard intersection, was flooded.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster issued an extension of the current state of emergency, Sunday. There was a state of emergency in effect in South Carolina until April 15. The new order will keep it in place until April 27. All previous orders will continue to remain active until the emergency state comes to an […]

Hunger does not take a spring break. That’s why last week, West Columbia Police Officers India Taylor, Robin Rivers, and Eugene Hammill spent the three days preparing and delivering 30 Spring Break Food boxes. The food was taken to families in need throughout West Columbia. “Sometimes the best meals the kids get is at school,” […]

Community Chicken Sale 2.0 Due to the hundreds of calls and emails House of Raeford is conducting another community chicken sale It’s Tuesday, April 14 – 9 am-noon 441 Sunset Blvd West Columbia HOR lowered the price on thighs and added 40 lb boxes of drumsticks to make it possible for EVERYONE to benefit from […]

The Town of Springdale announced, Saturday the passing of former Springdale Mayor Wyman Sox The Town of Springdale post read: We are saddened to hear about the passing of former Springdale Mayor, Wyman Sox. A long-time resident to the Town of Springdale and a staple in our community, he will be greatly missed. Mayor Sox […]

A fire broke out at a mobile home near Pelion late Thursday evening, resulting in the death of one individual. Lexington County 911 dispatched Fire Service and Emergency Medical Services personnel a residence in the 500 block of Tindal Road just before 11:30 p.m. in reference to a mobile home fire. Upon arrival, firefighters observed […]