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UPDATE at 2:07 p.m.: Lexington High School has been cleared of any threat. All students and staff are safe. The investigation is ongoing. The call is believed to have come from out of state. UPDATE at 1:22 p.m.: Deputies are still working to clear the school. The threat level at the school is considered low. […]
Elected officials and past Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Board leaders came out to salute Tim James, outgoing Cayce-West Columbia Chamber President and CEO. He became Chamber President and CEO in the summer of 2020, in the middle of the Covid shutdown. The reception was held at The Armory at Savage Craft Ale Works. James said he […]
South Carolina Water Utilities (SCWU) and Kiawah Island Utilities (KIU) employees helped students across the Midlands and Lowcountry start the new school year prepared for success, providing 150 new backpacks filled with donated school supplies to students in and around the utility’s service territories. Employees at SCWU’s Columbia and Kiawah offices collected supplies as part […]
(From the City of West Columbia) Construction has officially begun on the Meeting Street Improvement Project, creating a street where business and community meet! See Initial Meeting Street Improvement Project Report Here What’s ahead: • Eastbound right lane of Meeting Street closed Sept. 14 from the 400 to 900 blocks. Meeting Street will remain open […]
The West Columbia Beautification Foundation Reverse Raffle is officially underway! With only 300 tickets available, don’t wait to get yours! Proceeds from the Reverse Raffle go directly to the West Columbia Beautification Foundation. $100 gets you a ticket to a night where prizes are drawn all evening, capped off by a $10,000 grand prize. Get […]
Demetrius Tyare Glenn, 35, of Lexington, has been sentenced to more than 18 years in federal prison for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy. Evidence gathered during the investigation showed that, beginning in 2023, members of a drug-trafficking organization distributed large quantities of methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, crack cocaine, and marijuana throughout the Columbia and […]
September 18 September 19 September 19–20 September 25–26 https://www.okrastrut.com September 25–November 8 Clinton Sease Farm Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch Lexington, SC Corn maze, pumpkin patch, wagon rides, playground, obstacle course and other fall activities. https://www.lakemurraycountry.com/events/month/2026-10 September 26 Savage Craft Oktoberfest West Columbia, SC German-inspired food, craft beer, live music and Oktoberfest activities. https://www.lakemurraycountry.com/event October […]
Soda City Combat Club is coming to 1211 Sunset Blvd. in West Columbia.The new business will hold its Grand Opening on Oct 3.Soda City Combat Club offers Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, & Kick Boxing. It is moving from its 5 Points, Columbia location.