NEWS

Pedestrian struck and killed in West Columbia

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the pedestrian who died after being struck by a vehicle, Sunday. The incident occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m. in the 2500 block of Leaphart Road in West Columbia. According to Coroner Fisher, Ms. Kathy Diane Altman, 53, of Lugoff was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries […]

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Portions of West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater Open After Flooding

The West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater is open from the Amphitheater to the South end of the Riverwalk. The Moffatt Street entrance to the West Columbia Riverwalk remains closed due to flooding.  

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How do you observe Thanksgiving in West Columbia?

As Thanksgiving approaches in West Columbia, food comes to mind. Some like turkey, but not always. It’s a good time for the family to create the meal together, or you can eat out because the Lizard Thicket in West Columbia will be open. Regardless, it’s a great time of the year for sharing. “I’d rather […]

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Rainbow Drive bridge over I-26 in West Columbia open

The Rainbow Drive bridge over I-26 in West Columbia opened at 2 p.m. Wednesday, according to the S.C. Department of Transportation. Crews were still removing signs and barrels in the area, but the overpass is open to vehicle traffic. Traffic will be limited on Rainbow Drive, because Wilton Road, that feeds into Rainbow is still […]

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Congaree River rising, to crest Saturday, part of Cayce Riverwalk closed

The City of Cayce has closed portions of its Riverwalk due to high water. After three days of rain, the river is rising. Creeks in the area are swollen too. The City of Cayce is reporting the Congaree River is 14.21 ft and rising. Phase 3 (the raw water plant to the Newman Boat Landing) […]

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REMINDER – Cayce-West Columbia Chamber hosting Holiday Bazaar, next Saturday

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber is hosting a Holiday Bazaar It’s Saturday, November 17, from 9 AM –until- 1 PM at Glenforest School – 1041 Harbor Dr, West Columbia. Come out and support the event See the big guy and get your requests in early! We are accepting a few more vendors. Photos will be […]

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Domino’s plans to build processing facility in West Columbia, creating 75 jobs

Domino’s is planning to build a new processing facility in Lexington County, and bring 75 new jobs. The project was announced Wednesay in a statement from the office of S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster. The company will build a 67,000-square-foot facility in West Columbia to supply dough and other ingredients to franchises across the region, according […]

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Bearcats face top-ranked Hartsville Friday in S.C. High School playoffs

Brookland-Cayce head football coach Rusty Charpia said his team will ready to play No. 1 seeded Hartsville, Friday. But it did take a couple days to recover from the Bearcats’ 31-30 win over Beaufort in round one of the state 4A state playoffs. “We got home at 4:30 a.m. Saturday,” Charpia said. The BC-Beaufort gamed […]

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