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Mid-Summer visitors drawn to West Columbia’s Riverwalk with easy access to the Congaree River

West Columbia offers a lot for visitors. In July, it’s one of the hottest spots around. They come from all over to West Columbia to enjoy the cool flowing waters of the Congaree River. “The four of us came here from Florida,” said Amy Butler. She and three friends were coming off the river at […]

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Lexington Police arrest man for dissemination of obscene material to a minor

Chief Terrence Green is announcing the arrest of Tyler Shane Greene, age 26 of Augusta, Georgia, from an undercover investigation where he asked for nude photographs, sent nude photographs, and pornography with who he believed was a minor but was instead an undercover detective. On June 26, a detective with the Lexington Police Department, who […]

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Autopsy confirms that man killed on July 7, died from gunshot wounds, says Lexington County Coroner

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the name and autopsy results of the person whodied as a result of a gunshot wound that occurred during an incident that took place shortly aftermidnight on July 7, in the 1400 block of Samaria Hwy in the Batesburg area of Lexington County. Fisher states that Mr. William […]

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City of West Columbia’s Inaugural Meeting Street Music Fest Promises an Unforgettable Experience of Live Music and Entertainment

The City of West Columbia is thrilled to announce its first-ever Meeting Street Music Fest, to be held on the 500 – 700 Blocks of Meeting Street, West Columbia, on Saturday, Sept. 16, from 4 – 8 PM. This highly anticipated event will showcase an incredible lineup of multiple genres of music, including nationally and […]

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Water main break on Lake Murray Blvd could cause traffic to back up into the night

Irmo Fire and Irmo Police Department were on the scene of a large water main break, around 7:45 PM. Tuesday on Lake Murray Blvd at St Andrew’s Rd. The road is damaged and traffic is backed up on both roads. Irmo Fire said drivers should expect substantial delays in the area well into the night […]

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Music Promoter Tyler Robinson was robbed and killed a year ago, Lexington Police searching for murderers

A year ago Tyler Robinson was killed outside of his home at the Lauren Ridge Apartments, and Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green is again asking those who have information to come forward to help the detectives as police continue to investigate this case. On July 9, 2022, at approximately 2 a.m., officers responded to a […]

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Greater CWC Chamber Community Expo and Career Fair is in August

The Community Expo and Career Fair- Presented by the Greater CWC Chamber and Visitor Programs, is from 10 am until 2 pm, Thursday, August 17, at Stone River near Riverwalk Park in West Columbia.

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Nominations being accepted thru July 14, for the Airport High School Athletic Hall of Fame

Nominations are being accepted through July 14, 2023, for the Airport High School Athletic Hall of Fame.   The Airport High School Eagle Club established the Athletic Hall of Fame in 2004 to recognize the accomplishments of former athletes and coaches.   In order to be eligible for the Athletic Hall of Fame, nominees must have graduated […]

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