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The South Carolina Department of Transportation will implement a new traffic pattern on the U.S. Route 21 bridges over the Congaree Creek on Monday, November 2, near Cayce. The southbound lanes of U.S. 21 will shift onto the newly built bridge while the two northbound lanes will remain in their current location. The bridge construction […]
Angelo Xzavier Allen, a 41-year-old Augusta man, was convicted by a Lexington County jury on Thursday, Oct. 8, for Trafficking Methamphetamine, 400 grams or more. Circuit Court Judge Jane Merrill presided over the trial and sentenced Allen to 25in the South Carolina Department of Corrections. This conviction carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 25 years […]
Halloween is one of the biggest treats of the year for children. It’s not just the candy, it’s the costumes and the fun of going door-to-door in a neighborly fashion. Keep it a positive experience. To do that, West Columbia Police Chief Marion Boyce said it’s important that everyone puts forth the effort to make […]
There’s a new pizza place in West Columbia. New Brookyn Pizza opened at 134 State St. on Tuesday, Oct. 27. It’s a pick-up only restaurant in the space that was State Street Trading Co. The owner of the new pizza joint is Hector Sanchez. He’s been here for a while, but he’s from New York […]
Irmo Fire and law enforcement units were on the scene after a truck ran into a building in the 7100 block of Woodrow Street in Irmo, just after 10 a.m., Wednesday morning. The delivery truck hit a large overhead awning and caused it to collapse, according to the IFD. The incident occurred at a senior […]
The City of West Columbia continues to provide unique recreational opportunities for visitors and residents with the addition of the pedestrian bridge across the Saluda River. In partnership with the City of Columbia to address infrastructure needs through a joint jurisdictional approach, the long-awaited pedestrian bridge will soon become a staple in the region, strengthening […]
On Friday, October 30, American Leadership Academy Lexington will host a groundbreaking ceremony to launch a major expansion of its campus. The planned improvements include a new gymnasium, expanded carline stacking lanes, and an outdoor multi-use field for sporting events and practices. ALA Lexington Upper School Director Gabriel Cheavers, along with representatives from Charter One […]
Read all about Palmetto Swings premier golf simulator facility at 511 Meeting St. in West Columbia. Palmetto Swings recently opened and it’s featured in the Oct-Nov West Columbia Newsletter. Here’s a link to the Newsletter