NEWS

Man who died in Lexington crash is identified by coroner

Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died as a result of a motor vehicle collision that occurred on South Lake Drive at Interstate 20 at approximately 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. According to Coroner Fisher, Mr. Michael John Callanan, 72, of Lexington was pronounced dead at the scene. Callanan was southbound on South Lake Drive […]

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Beautiful sunrise over West Columbia photo gallery

The sky over West Columbia was beautiful Tuesday morning. The sunrise, with the clouds, made for a picturesque dawn. Some of the photos were taken on State Street. There are also pictures from Sunset Boulevard and Meeting Street. Click on photos to enlarge.   

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West Columbia Police seek attempted murder suspect

There was an attempted murder on Tuesday at 450 Meeting Street, West Columbia, according to the West Columbia Police Department. A victim was shot multiple times and the alleged shooter fled the scene in a grey or silver Chevrolet HHR. The vehicle headed east toward Columbia. Photos are attached of the suspect as well as […]

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Candidate withdraws at Lexington 2 forum, others introduce themselves

Candidates for the Lexington District 2 School Board took part in forum, Monday. It was presented by the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber, and held at Cayce Elementary School. Candidates introduced themselves and answered questions posed to them by moderator Gavin Smith. In her introduction statement, candidate Denise Setzler withdrew from the race. She said it […]

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Candidate withdraws at Lexington 2 forum, others introduce themselves

Candidates for the Lexington District 2 School Board took part in forum, Monday. It was presented by the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber, and held at Cayce Elementary School. Candidates introduced themselves and answered questions posed to them by moderator Gavin Smith. In her introduction statement, candidate Denise Setzler withdrew from the race. She said it […]

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Coroner identifies 2 who died after pursuit in Lexington County

Report from Lexington County Sheriff’s Department – Adam Myrick  A pursuit in southern Lexington County ended in a fatal crash Monday morning at the entrance to the South Carolina State Farmers Market. A Lexington County deputy attempted to stop a car in the 600 block of Meadowfield Drive after noting it matched the description of a […]

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City of West Columbia water tanks in running for Tank of the Year – VOTE

The City of West Columbia has three water tanks in the running for Tank of the Year!! Click link below to vote:  Vote for West Columbia Water Tower

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Rocky Horror Picture Show, Oct. 26, at Historic Columbia Speedway

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce is presenting Rocky Horror Picture Show, Oct. 26, at Historic Columbia Speedway. Friday, October 26th,  Historic Columbia Speedway 2001 Charleston Hwy in Cayce Featuring Food  & Drink Vendors * Costume Contest * Audience Participation Zone Chairs and Blankets Welcome 2017 SOLD OUT, so get your tickets NOW! Tickets […]

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