NEWS

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 […]

Missing 14-year-old found, says WCPD

The missing 14-year-old, reported missing by the West Columbia Police Department earlier this week, has been found. “Nazareth Nicolle Sanchez-Peralta has been located” the WCPD Tweeted around 4:25 p.m. Saturday. “We would like to thank everyone who assisted in finding her,” the WCPD Tweet read. No more information was given. Link to initial missing 14-year-old […]

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 […]

Brookland-Cayce High School Honors Choir to perform at Lincoln Center in New York City

By Dawn Kujawa – Lexington 2 Schools Communications Director  Brookland-Cayce High School Honors Choir members are used to performing on a stage — but perhaps not one this big. Students, along with choral director Wendi Humphries, will be heading to New York City for a performance this Sunday, April 7, at Lincoln Center for the […]

Rhythm on the River Spring Concert Series begins Saturday

The Rhythm on the River Spring Concert Series begins Saturday April 6. The shows begin at 6 p.m. and are at the West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater 121 Alexander Rd, West Columbia. The spring lineup is as follows: April 6; Interstate Exiles and Freeway Music with Food Truck: The Haute Dog Lady; April 13 […]