The West Columbia Beautification Foundation held its 4th Annual Tribute for Trees Gala on Tuesday, September 18th, 2018. The gala raised over $31,000, including a $10,000 donation from Soda City Friends. All of the money raised is dedicated to planting trees, shrubbery, and flowers along Sunset Boulevard and Augusta Highway to beautify roadways in the […]

Nearly 60 employees of Lexington Two were recognized for their service Thursday. Awards were presented for 10, 20 and 30 years of service in Lexington Two during a reception before the monthly Board of Trustees meeting. Among the recipients, their schools and years of service: AIRPORT HIGH 10 years: Sarah Atkins, Karen Clement Williams, Herb […]

Don’t let your guard down. September is National Emergency Preparedness Month. A week ago West Columbia dodged a major impact from Hurricane Florence, but city crews were ready and waiting. Cones were put in place to block off roads covered by water and personnel removed fallen trees and branches from some roadways in the city. […]

Nearly 60 employees of Lexington Two were recognized for their service Thursday. Awards were presented for 10, 20 and 30 years of service in Lexington Two during a reception before the monthly Board of Trustees meeting. Among the recipients, their schools and years of service: AIRPORT HIGH 10 years: Sarah Atkins, Karen Clement Williams, Herb […]

Don’t let your guard down. September is National Emergency Preparedness Month. A week ago West Columbia dodged a major impact from Hurricane Florence, but city crews were ready and waiting. Cones were put in place to block off roads covered by water and personnel removed fallen trees and branches from some roadways in the city. […]

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a vehicle collision. The crash occurred on I-26 westboud near exit 104 Wednesday, around 5:20 a.m. According to Fisher, Mr. Austin William Dugar, 19, of Columbia, was pronounced dead at an area hospital due to injuries sustained in the collision. Dugar, who is […]

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a vehicle collision. The crash occurred on I-26 westboud near exit 104 Wednesday, around 5:20 a.m. According to Fisher, Mr. Austin William Dugar, 19, of Columbia, was pronounced dead at an area hospital due to injuries sustained in the collision. Dugar, who is […]

The West Columbia Beautification Foundation held its fourth annual Tribute for Trees Tuesday. More than 100 people came out for the event that is a fundraiser for the foundation. During the tribute, WCBF Chairwoman Melissa Sprouse-Browne presented West Columbia Mayor Bobby Horton with a plaque dedicating a tree in honor of Kay Horton, Horton’s wife […]