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Lexington County Mosquito Fogging begins on July 1

Lexington County has announced its Mosquito Fogging Schedule. The County’s Vector Control team will be out fogging to help reduce mosquito populations in the following neighborhoods from 4 a.m.- 6 a.m. Weather Permitting Wednesday, July 1 Thursday, July 2 Wondering what we fog with? Here’s how we protect people and pollinators:

Cayce-West Columbia 15-and-under DYB Baseball team wins State Championship

The Cayce-West Columbia DYB 15-and-underwon the State Championship Sunday in north Charleston.With the win the C-WC Boys qualify for the World Series to be played inLouisiana in July. C-WC had wins over Lexington and North Charleston, among others, to win the State Championship. C-WC plays their home games at Wilson Howard Park, behind Northside Middle […]

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher identifies the man who died in a house fire

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a house fire that occurred in the 700 block of Juniper Springs Road located in the Gilbert area of Lexington County on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at approximately 9:35 p.m. Fisher states that Mr. Sherill W. Asbill, 85, of Gilbert was pronounced dead […]

Man charged with attempted murder in connection with the Jun 10, shooting of a West Columbia Police officer

A West Columbia man, Thomas Deanglo Waring 32, has been charged with attempted murder. He is accused of shooting a West Columbia police officer earlier this month. According to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division arrest warrants, officers responded to a shots-fired report on June 10 in West Columbia. Upon the officers arrival, Waring, SLED […]

West Columbia July 4th – True Bar-B-Que, tubing the Congaree River, peaches, fireworks, and Savage Craft 

From Bar-B-Que river tubing, and craft beer, to live music, fireworks, and the Lexington County Peach Festival, there’s many ways around West Columbia to celebrate July 4.  While West Columbia City Hall will close on July 3, some West Columbia businesses will open for July 4th holiday festivities.West Columbia barbeque is a part of the […]

Best-selling author Jennifer Van Der Kleut speaks, and autographs books at West Columbia’s Ikie Lu Record Club

A crowd of thriller fans and book lovers turned out for an exciting evening, Sunday, with best-selling author Jennifer Van Der Kleut at West Columbia’s Ikie Lu Record Club. The special event featured a live conversation with the author, an audience Q&A session, book signing, and photo opportunities. Hosted by Michael Norris of I Heart a Good Thriller, the […]

West Columbia’s Beckett Financial Group Named a 2026 Best of South Carolina Winner in Financial Planning

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — June 25 — Beckett Financial Group is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a winner in the 2026 Best of South Carolina Awards in the Financial Planning category. The annual awards program recognizes outstanding businesses across the state based on votes from South Carolina residents, editorial review, and business excellence standards. […]

“Celebrating Juneteenth” event held at Cayce Historical Museum, featuring SC African American representation in the Revolutionary War presentation

The Cayce Historical Museum and the African American Committee hosted their second “Celebrating Juneteenth” event, on Saturday, June 20. The purpose was to help educate the community on the history and significance of Juneteenth. Drs. Larry and Mattie Mack, presented a program on South Carolina African American representation in the Revolutionary War, highlighting the importance […]