At the request of Senator Nikki Setzler and Rev. Dr. Charles B. Jackson Sr., Lexington Medical Center and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control are working together to provide free COVID-19 testing at Brookland Baptist Church, which is located at 1066 Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia, on Tuesday, June 16 from 10 […]

From Dawn Kujawa – Lexington Two Communications Director – Sixty-four Lexington Two high school students earned scores high enough on multiple AP exams to be named AP Scholars. The Advanced Placement Program recognizes high school students who have demonstrated outstanding college-level achievement through their performance on multiple AP exams. AP Scholars are those students who […]

Deputy Chief Jones and the Cayce Fire Department had the honor in wishing Ms. Lillie Mae a Very Happy 97th Birthday Sunday.

Pine Ridge Middle School has recognized Jana Locklair as Teacher of the Year and Rich Gibson as Staff Member of the Year.

The City of West Columbia has opened all city-maintained parks and playgrounds after being closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Social distancing measures are required while frequenting the facilities. The list of parks is as follows: Carraway Park at the Riverwalk – A Place for All Children to Play Together – 212 Hudson Street (Restrooms, […]

Columbia Fire Department crews were on the scene of a fire at a building on the grounds of Epworths Children’s Home in the 2900 block of Millwood Avenue in Columbia. The Tuesday afternoon fire was contained. Flames spread through the building that is storage for the children’s home. No injuries were reported. Officials looking are […]

Lexington County investigators have arrested a Lexington woman accused of stabbing her father Monday night. Geri Lin Oswald, 22, is charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “After speaking with Ms. Oswald and her father, detectives have determined she stabbed him multiple times in the […]

West Columbia City Hall Customer Service is now open to the public after being closed to the public due to the coronavirus pandemic. Social distancing practices are in place, and signage has been installed around City Hall and the Police Department to guide moving throughout the building. Access to City Hall will be restricted from […]