NEWS

His House Thrift Store destroyed by fire

  The night sky in West Columbia was ablaze in orange early Saturday morning. His House Ministries store at 764 Meeting Street caught fire about at 1 a.m. As units from the West Columbia Fire Department arrived on the scene, the building was fully engulfed in flames. Two buildings were destroyed. West Columbia Fire Chief […]

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West Columbia’s waste management team is second to none

West Columbia has one of the most-efficient and effective waste management operations in the business. “We are reminded on a regular basis of how much our residents like our sanitation department,” said Mayor Bobby Horton. “We have  hardworking, dedicated and competent personnel. Our residents let us how know grateful they are for the job the […]

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2 West Columbia men busted in connection to chop shop

The discovery of a stolen car led Lexington County deputies to a suspected chop shop and the arrest of five people on property crimes, drug and weapons charges. “A deputy detained a woman Friday at a convenience store on Mineral Springs Road after confirming she was driving a car reported as stolen,” Lexington County Sheriff […]

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Filling Station in Cayce holding poker run for In-Vest USA, Saturday

The Filling Station in Cayce is holding a Poker Run For In-Vest USA on Saturday (June 23.) The poker run is the 2018 kick off campaign to help get VESTS for every K9 dog and officer needing them in the Midlands. There will be a vest presentation at 11:15 a.m. at the Filling Station (2208 […]

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Brookland-Cayce High School presents a “Buy-A-Brick” campaign

Brookland-Cayce High School has presented a “Buy-A-Brick” Campaign for the new Sports Arena on Knox Abbott Drive. Organizers of the campaign are suggesting the purchase of a brick, with the year you or your children graduated, in honor of a favorite teacher, in memory of a fallen classmate, an Athletic or Academic Recognition…etc…The possibilities are […]

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Pres. Donald Trump coming to Airport High School for McMaster Campaign

President Donald Trump will attend an Election Eve campaign rally for S.C. Gov.Henry McMaster in West Columbia, on Monday. The event is free and open to the general public. General admission tickets can be obtained by clicking “Register” on Page Link and then filling out the form. Doors open at 4 p.m. The event will […]

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Springdale’s splash pad could open in late June

The Town of Springdale should have its new splash pad soon. Mayor Michael Bishop said the materials for the splash pad are in and work has begun on it. The splash pad is being installed in the park beside Town Hall. The new splash pad will be 40 ft. by 40 ft. It will feature […]

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Lexington man identified as Lake Murray drowning victim

Richland County Coroner Gary Watts released the name Tuesday of the individual whose body was recovered in Lake Murray, Monday. The death occurred after a swimming mishap Sunday afternoon at approximately 1 p.m. The incident occurred in the lake near the marina located at 1639 Marina Road, Irmo, near the Lake Murray Marina, and Liberty (Tap […]

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