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Portion of the West Columbia Riverwalk closed due to flooding

The portion of the West Columbia Riverwalk from the Moffatt Street Entrance, 100 Riverside Drive, West Columbia, to the West Columbia Amphitheater is temporarily closed due to flooding. 

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Vintage fire pole from West Columbia Fire Department now on display at Savage Craft Ale Works

A piece of history from the West Columbia Fire Department has been installed at Savage Craft Ale Works on Center Street in West Columbia. Savage Craft is in the converted building that was the 1920s site of West Columbia’s (or New Brookland’s) City Hall and Fire Station. A vintage WCFD fire pole is now on […]

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New access point has opened on the Saluda River in Columbia, across from the site of proposed West Columbia Pedestrian Bridge

Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, City Councilman Howard Duvall, and the Columbia Parks and Recreation Department cut the ribbon. last week, for a new entry access point on the Saluda Riverwalk. A Pedestrian Bridge is also being planned on the Saluda River beside the entrance to the Riverbanks Zoo Botanical Gardens in West Columbia. Eventually the […]

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Cayce Police hold annual Shop with a Cop event

Last Saturday, Cayce Police officers shopped with children in the community at the CPD’s annual Shop with a Cop event. This program is important to the department – not only because it’s supporting local families, but also because it helps reinforce a positive police experience for children. Thanks to the generous donations to the Cayce […]

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Lexington County Solid Waste Management posts holiday operating hours with changes

The County of Lexington’s Department of Solid Waste Management wants to be sure residents are aware of upcoming holiday hours. Please note the following changes to the hours of operation during the Holidays and PLAN AHEAD as some services will be closed several days in a row this year. Collection and Recycling Centers will be […]

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Lexington man arrested on four charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Tracy Scott Springer (age 52) of Lexington, S.C., on four charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department made the arrest. Investigators with the Attorney General’s Office, also a member of […]

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Cayce-West Columbia Parade of Lights winners announced

The Cayce-West Columbia Parade of Lights was held on 12th Street in Cayce and West Columbia, on Dec. 9. Around 25,000 people came out to see the unique nighttime parade, according to estimates. Click here to see more parade photos: The parade contained more than 300 units. The winners for various have been announced. The […]

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1 person dies after crash in West Columbia, Wednesday evening

Units from the West Columbia Police Department responded to the intersection of Platt Springs Road and Dreher Road in West Columbia, Wednesday, at 8:31 p.m. Officers responded after a report of a two car collision. The driver of one of the vehicles was transported to an area hospital where that person later died. Officers are […]

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