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2 arrested on charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Brian Andrew Brown (age 18), of West Columbia, S.C., and Nathan Allen Miller (age 32), of Cayce, S.C., on six total 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 […]

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West Columbia is the New Home of Columbia Children’s Theatre at Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center

The City of West Columbia is excited to announce the move of Columbia Children’s Theatre (CCT) to West Columbia at the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center (BLEC). Made possible by a public-private partnership with the City of West Columbia and Columbia Children’s Theatre, the move will be effective February 1, 2023, with CCT’s after-school classes, summer camps, […]

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5 people displaced by fire in Red Bank

Lexington County Fire Service responded to a house fire just before 8 a.m. on Saturday, in the 100 block of Huggins Street in Red Bank. Flames were shooting from the home when units arrived on scene. Five people were displaced due to the fire. One person was taken to a nearby hospital for non-life threatening […]

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Lexington Police looking for jewelry in connection to July homicide at Augusta Road apartment complex

Lexington Police are providing additional information in regard to an ongoing homicide investigation from July 9, 2022. The incident occurred at the Lauren Ridge Apartments off of Augusta Road, according to Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green has. According to police, officers responded to a shooting at the apartment complex around 2 a.m. and found a […]

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Early voting has begun for the District 3 Seat on West Columbia City Council

Early voting is going on now for the City of West Columbia, SC Council District 3 Special Election. Early voting began on Tuesday (Jan. 3) and will continue until Jan. 13. Election Day is Jan. 17. There are three candidates running for the Dist. 3 Seat on West Columbia City Council. They are: George Crowe; […]

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National Weather Service issues preliminary damage report from first of 2 Wednesday tornadoes

The National Weather Service survey team reported on the first of two Lexington County EF-0 tornadoes that touched down, Wednesday. The other track will be finalized by a team heading out into the field Thursday. The area of the tornado, Wednesday, was around Old Orangeburg Road and Beckman Road, near Indian River Golf Club. Southwest […]

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West Columbia Riverwalk temporarily closed due to flooding

The The West Columbia Riverwalk is temporarily closed to the public due to flooding.

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West Columbia Mayor and City Council will work to make 2023 a good year for the city’s residents – Some have personal goals, too

It’s a new year and many people see it as a time for a fresh start. You may want to improve on the good things you do or break away from bad habits and rededicate yourself to a more fulfilling and fruitful lifestyle. New Year’s resolutions can work, according to a study published in the […]

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