NEWS

Cardinal Newman vs Gray pits Assey son vs father

On Saturday, the father will take on the son, when Gray Collegiate battles Cardinal Newman in high school baseball “It will be a great venue and opportunity for both programs and the kids,” said Charles Assey Jr.. He is the head baseball coach at Cardinal Newman. His father is Charlie Assey, the head coach at […]

15th Annual Rhythm on the River Concert Series Kicks Off Saturday

The 15th Annual Rhythm on the River Concert Series, presented by the Greater Cayce West Columbia Chamber of Commerce, begins this Saturday, April 6, 2019, from 6 PM – 9 PM, at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater. Mayor Bobby Horton said, “We’re pleased to support the Chamber’s weekly Rhythm on the River Series, which provides free […]

Volunteers strengthen West Columbia schools, and Special Olympics

April is National Volunteer month. In West Columbia, and the United States, volunteering is a way of life. Our institutions, locally and nationally, would not function nearly as well without volunteers. That is true of our schools, too. Susan Bonnette is a volunteer at West Columbia’s Saluda River Academy for the Arts. She said it […]

Man arrested in car break-ins, had Social Security numbers, driver’s licenses, bank account info

Lexington County deputies arrested a Florida man Monday in connection with a string of car break-ins dating back to February. Eugene Christopher Washington, 33, is charged with six counts of larceny from a motor vehicle and one count of identity fraud, according to arrest warrants. “We got a break in these cases Monday when a […]

Volunteers strengthen West Columbia schools, and Special Olympics

April is National Volunteer month. In West Columbia, and the United States, volunteering is a way of life. Our institutions, locally and nationally, would not function nearly as well without volunteers. That is true of our schools, too. Susan Bonnette is a volunteer at West Columbia’s Saluda River Academy for the Arts. She said it […]

Man arrested in car break-ins, had Social Security numbers, driver’s licenses, bank account info

Lexington County deputies arrested a Florida man Monday in connection with a string of car break-ins dating back to February. Eugene Christopher Washington, 33, is charged with six counts of larceny from a motor vehicle and one count of identity fraud, according to arrest warrants. “We got a break in these cases Monday when a […]

West Columbia City Council recognizes Connie Vaughn for her work to beautify West Columbia

West Columbia Mayor Pro-Tem Tem Miles, right, and West Columbia City Council recognized Connie Vaughn for her work to beautify West Columbia by picking up litter along the highways. Pictured: Ms. Vaughn and members of her family.

Eric Williams is West Columbia’s new Certified Building Official

West Columbia Deputy City Administrator Michelle Dickerson introduced the city’s new Certified Building Official, Eric Williams, during the April Regular Council Meeting, Tuesday.