Lexington County deputies are searching for a Pelion man suspected of breaking into a vending machine. Three arrest warrants have been issued for 31-year-old Mitch Jeffcoat in connection with an incident at a hotel on Bush River Road May 28. Jeffcoat is charged with larceny, possession of tools used in a crime and illegal possession […]

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department has partnered with the Cayce-West Columbia Lions Club to collect new and used eyeglasses and hearing aids to support the Lions’ mission of assisting children and young adults who experience hearing and sight problems. New and used eyeglasses and hearing aids will be accepted June 13-27 at the following locations: […]

The City of West Columbia is going to have to account for $2.1 million more-a-year in revenues to meet expenditures for its water-sewer budget. To make up the potential shortfall, a consultant said an increase in monthly bills of at least $4-a-month for residential customers is required. The bills of out-of-city customers would be about […]

The City of West Columbia is holding two information sessions on a possible Hospitality fee. The public is invited to attend the meetings to discuss this program. When and Where:June 8 at 6 p.m. and June 13, 6 p.m. at City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street What is a Hospitality Fee? A hospitality fee is […]

West Columbia is among the best places to retire in South Carolina, according to a new study. SmartAsset has ranked the cities with the most recreational and social opportunities for retirees as part of their research on the Best Places to Retire. In that ranking, West Columbia came in eighth in South Carolina. Murrells Inlet […]

The Springdale Police Department is asking for the community’s help in locating a man wanted in connection with an armed robbery that took place on May 21. On that Saturday, at around 4 p.m., a man used a knife to rob an individual who was staying in a room at the Super 8 motel at […]

The City of Cayce’s regular Council meeting is 6 p.m., Tuesday (June 7) at Cayce City Hall, 1800 12th Street. On the agenda is: Presentation of the Whole Sole Awards;Recognition of Public Safety Officer Donta Stewart; Presentation by Ms. Heather Vardell of the CWC Jaycees. Council will also hold first reading of its annual budget […]

The City of West Columbia’s Regular Council Meeting is 6 p.m., Tuesday (June 7) at City hall 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia. The agenda includes: A presentation from Mr. Bill Bingham of American Engineering Consultants on a study of the city’s water-sewer rates. Presentations in response to a Request For Proposal for public affairs […]