NEWS

West Columbia is a tourist destination for 4th of July- Catch the fireworks, too

The Fourth of July is next Thursday and West Columbia will be the epicenter for eco-tourism on that day. “It’s our busiest day of the year,” said Michael Mayo, owner of Palmetto Outdoors. “The volume will be tremendous.” Much of the Palmetto Outdoors activity takes place at the West Columbia Riverwalk. The river tubing and […]

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Couple stole truck, and was trafficking meth, says Lexington County Sheriff Department

Lexington County deputies arrested a man and a woman Wednesday in connection to drug paraphernalia and a gun found in a truck that was reported stolen. According to arrest warrants, Amber Michelle Clay Hoffman, 25, is charged with trafficking meth and possessing a weapon during a violent crime. A second warrant states Robert Lonnie Williams […]

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West Columbia Police make arrests for copper theft

The West Columbia Police Department has made 3 arrests in the ongoing investigation of numerous copper thefts in the City of West Columbia. Between May 2, and June 25, residents and business owners experienced the theft of copper and damage to air conditioning units at approximately 20 different locations throughout the City of West Columbia. […]

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City West Columbia Independence Day Office Closing, Sanitation Schedule

The City of West Columbia City Hall will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Regular hours will resume on Thursday, July 5. The City of West Columbia will not collect household garbage items or recycling on Wednesday, July 4. Customers normally receiving sanitation services on this day will have their […]

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Lexington Two announces new principal, 3 assistant principals for 2019-2020

A new principal and three assistant principals have been announced for the 2019-20 school year. The Lexington Two Board of Trustees has approved the following appointments, based on the recommendation of Superintendent Dr. William B. James Jr.: Christopher Dickey will become principal at Congaree Elementary. Dickey most recently served as associate principal at Riverbank Elementary, […]

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Cayce-West Columbia Chamber introduces 3 new members

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce introduced three new members, at the Chamber Breakfast, Tuesday. The new members are Mike Hughes of Discount Fireworks Store, Trevis Hall of Meeting Street Motors, and Lisa McGee of the South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants. Also pictured is Suzanne Riley-Whyte of the the Chamber, with the […]

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West Columbia’s Terra undergoing renovations, to close for 2 weeks

Terra, on West Columbia’s State Street, will close for interior renovations at the beginning of July. The restaurant, at 100 State St., will undergo a “complete dining room facelift.” Terra will close Sunday and will reopen July 16. the upgrades will include brighter interiors, updated finishes, and elevated furnishings. “Guests can expect to see new […]

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Dump truck hits building in South Congaree

Lexington County Emergency Services were on scene Wednesday afternoon after a vehicle hit a structure. It occurred in the 1200 block of Main Street in South Congaree. A dump truck overturned and struck a building. One person suffered non life-threatening injuries, according a Lexington County report. Lexington County photo.

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