NEWS

Stolen vehicles found at “chop shop” says sheriff, man arrested

A West Columbia man has been charged in connection to a chop shop deputies found this month after following a tip about a stolen excavator. Terry Virgil Adams, 42, is charged with four counts of possession of a stolen vehicle, and one count of operating a chop shop, according to arrest warrants. “Investigators from Saluda […]

Mid Carolina Marine has “Grand Reopening” on Sunset Boulevard, West Columbia

Mid-Carolina Marine held a ribbon-cutting and open house Thursday to celebrate its renovated showroom. Mid-Carolina Marine is at 718 Sunset Blvd in West Columbia and repairs boats. Mid Carolina also sells new and used boats. It’s a long-standing business incorporating a new concept, said its owner Charles Carson. He said the renovated facility is totally […]

SC Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Randall Scott as Educator of the Month

South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Lexington Technology Center’s Randall Scott as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month for February. “We know that financial literacy is an important component of personal financial wellness, and we are passionate about recognizing educators like Randall Scott who are successfully sharing these important […]

3-car crash causes lane closing on Corley Mill Road, Friday afternoon

A three-vehicle collision on Corley Mill Road near Mill Stream Road, in Lexington, has the outbound lane closed. The Lexington Police Department reported the incident at about 3:55 p.m., Friday. Police asked motorists to please avoid the area until the road reopens. Also, be alert to emergency personnel who are on scene.

New hotel going up on Sunset Boulevard

Driving from West Columbia to Lexington, via Sunset Boulevard (US 378) – on the left – you may see some new construction going on. One project going up in the Sunset Corridor is a new four-story Hampton Inn and Suites. It’s between Northside Baptist Church and The Enterprise Car Rental site. A sign says its […]

Something new in West Columbia

Notice anything new at the City of West Columbia. The city has updated its Facebook profile image with the city’s new logo. https://www.facebook.com/WestColaSC/t The new logo can also bee seen on the city’s website: https://westcolumbiasc.gov/ and on the city’s Twitter page at: https://twitter.com/WestColumbiaSC

West Columbia Riverwalk Park, Amphitheater reopens

The West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater, 109 Alexander Road, West Columbia is opening back up to the public on noon, Thursday. But please avoid any areas that have been set off by cones. Riverwalk had been closed due to flooding.

City of West Columbia partners with Cayce West Columbia Dixie Youth Baseball on opening day

The City of West Columbia and the West Columbia Police Department have partnered with the Cayce West Columbia Dixie Youth Baseball League to kick-off the 2020 season. City of West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles will throw the first pitch at opening ceremonies on Saturday, February 29, 2020. The event is from 10 AM – 2 […]