NEWS

West Columbia Fire Chief Chris Smith on The Weather Channel

West Columbia got some weather attention last week. There was lots of hype ahead of Hurricane Florence’s assault on South Carolina. At one time predictions were that Lexington County could receive up-to 10 inches of rain. Thankfully the storm moved more northerly, and Lexington County got from 2-to-4 inches of rain. Before the storm, West […]

Read More >>

City of West Columbia prepares as Hurricane Florence approaches

With Hurricane Florence approaching, officials in West Columbia are in hyper-busy mode getting ready. “The City’s emergency response team is preparing for the storm,” said Anna Huffman, West Columbia’s Public Information officer. To do that several departments are coordinating, trying to make sure all bases are covered. “Public Works is ensuring that yard trash and […]

Read More >>

West Columbia issues letter to detail storm reaction plan

At West Columbia City Hall, we are utilizing city services to prepare for the impact of Hurricane Florence. Below is useful information for the days ahead. City Council and staff have collaborated to assist our citizens leading up to and during Hurricane Florence. You may also be receiving this information from your council district person. […]

Read More >>

Tropical storm, flash flood watch issued for Lexington County – up-to 6 inches of rain predicted

The impact from Hurricane Florence is expected to be felt in in Lexington County Friday. Hurricane Florence has been downgraded to a Category 1 storm with 90 mph winds. It is on a path to move west Friday into South Carolina. The storm Friday morning was expected to make landfall near Wilmington, North Carolina. The […]

Read More >>

City of West Columbia prepares as Hurricane Florence approaches

With Hurricane Florence approaching, officials in West Columbia are in hyper-busy mode getting ready. “The City’s emergency response team is preparing for the storm,” said Anna Huffman, West Columbia’s Public Information officer. To do that several departments are coordinating, trying to make sure all bases are covered. “Public Works is ensuring that yard trash and […]

Read More >>

West Columbia issues letter to detail storm reaction plan

At West Columbia City Hall, we are utilizing city services to prepare for the impact of Hurricane Florence. Below is useful information for the days ahead. City Council and staff have collaborated to assist our citizens leading up to and during Hurricane Florence. You may also be receiving this information from your council district person. […]

Read More >>

Tropical storm, flash flood watch issued for Lexington County – up-to 6 inches of rain predicted

The impact from Hurricane Florence is expected to be felt in in Lexington County Friday. Hurricane Florence has been downgraded to a Category 1 storm with 90 mph winds. It is on a path to move west Friday into South Carolina. The storm Friday morning was expected to make landfall near Wilmington, North Carolina. The […]

Read More >>

Hurricane Florence weakens to Category 2, but lots of rain and wind forecast

Hurricane Florence had weakened to a Category 2 hurricane, according to the 11 p.m. Wednesday report from the National Hurricane Center. The NHC said the storm is still expected to be “an extremely dangerous, life-threatening hurricane.” It is forecast to move from the coast to the Columbia metro area, according to the National Weather Service. […]

Read More >>