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Prysmian expanding operations in Lexington County, $80 million investment will create approximately 135 new jobs

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Prysmian North America (Prysmian), a leading provider of solutions for energy and digital connections, today announced it is expanding its operations in Lexington County. The company’s $80 million investment will create approximately 135 new jobs. For over 140 years, Prysmian has established a global footprint as a producer of optical fibers, optical and copper […]

West Columbia Dental and Dr. Brant Cope featured in the City of West Columbia’s for August/September

West Columbia Dental and Dr. Brent Cope featured in the City of West Columbia’s for August/September. Here’s a link to the newsletter:

West Columbia Police seeking the community’s help to find teen who was reported as a runaway

West Columbia Police are seeking the community’s help in locating Ally Franklin who was reported as a runaway on Monday, Aug. 17. Ms. Franklin is 16 years-old and has dyed red/black hair and a slender build. Anyone with information that could help locate Ms. Franklin should contact Investigator Aldridge at 803-518-1064 or leave an anonymous […]

Ashton Miles headed to National Backhoe Rodeo, West Columbia Dental, and JJ’s Place in West Columbia Newsletter for August – September

The City of West Columbia August -September Newsletter has been released. It features City of West Columbia’s Ashton Miles, who is headed to the National Backhoe Rodeo in Houston, West Columbia Dental, a family dentist practice on Sunset Blvd., and JJ’s Place for the best in tasty treats on Meeting Street. Click here for a […]

Man threatens to shoot people at Red Bank Walmart, according to Lexington County Sheriff’s Department report

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department reported receiving a call Sunday afternoon about a man armed with a gun threatening to shoot as many people as he could in the Red Bank Walmart. Deputies responded to the location and cleared the store. Deputies said they “had not seen a man with a gun, nor has anyone […]

West Columbia Riverwalk, Amphitheater, and Parking Lot will be open Friday-to-Sunday and temporarily closed again starting Monday

The West Columbia Riverwalk enhancements are ongoing at 109 Alexander Road, West Columbia. The Riverwalk, Amphitheater, and Parking Lot will be open from Friday, August 14, 2026, to Sunday, August 16, 2026. The parking lot will be temporarily closed starting Monday, August 17, 2026. The City will keep the public updated on progress and thanks […]

Chayz Lounge is moving out of West Columbia at the end of 2026

Chayz Lounge is moving out of West Columbia. Founder and Owner Chaye Alexander is relocating her live Jazz club, Chayz Lounge, to Durham, NC. She announced the move in an audio address on Facebook. Chaye has been in the Metro Columbia area for 21 years. She has been in West Columbia for nine years. Chayz […]

Man, who died in Aug. 8 crash on South Lake Drive, is identified by the Lexington County Coroner

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a two-vehicle accident in the 1500 block of South Lake Drive, Lexington, at approximately 11:45 a.m. on August 8. According to Fisher, Mr. Charles Richard Custar, 59, of Clover, was traveling southbound on South Lake Drive when he made an improper lane change, […]