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Be thankful for several free West Columbia events in the last year – Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony upcoming

It is the season of Thanksgiving and that is a good time to emphasize the number of great, and free, events that have taken place in West Columbia. In the last year, free city-sponsored events include: the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony; Rhythm on the River Concerts at the West Columbia […]

The new bridge, from Lexington County to Colonial Life Boulevard in Columbia, has opened

The new bridge, over the Saluda River, from Lexington County to Colonial Life Boulevard, in Columbia, has opened. The new bridge is part of the Carolina Crossroads Project. It opened on Thursday. The new bridge changes the current traffic pattern and the exit onto Bush River Road is closed, but […]

Lexington County Coroner releases the identity of woman who was shot outside of fast-food restaurant on Harbison Boulevard

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the identity of a woman who was shot outside of Bojangles in the 100 block of Harbison Blvd in the Columbia area of Lexington County on Thursday. Fisher states that Mrs. Antoinette Michelle Hammonds-Colon, 40, of Columbia, was transported to an area hospital […]

Newly elected Lexington 2 School Board members are sworn in

At a special called board meeting Tuesday night, four Lexington Two School Board Members, elected Nov. 5, were joined by friends and family for a swearing in ceremony. It was conducted by State Rep. Micah Caskey. Sworn in were: incumbents Tre Bray and Liz Castles. Also sworn in were new […]

PETSinc Holiday Market is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 24, 300 Orchard Dr. in West Columbia

The PETSinc Holiday Market is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 24 from 3 p.m.-7 p.m. at the shelter (300 Orchard Dr. in W. Columbia). PICS WITH SANTA & THE GRINCH ($10 donation)Vendors, bake sale, tree-lighting! (to participate as a vendor, please email [email protected] for details)

SCDOT to temporarily close Marcellus Road bridge, off of Pond Branch Road, over I-20 in Lexington County for repairs

The South Carolina Department of Transportation will temporarily close Marcellus Road in Lexington County to perform bridge repairs beginning Monday, November 18. The closure is expected to last until Friday, November 22. As part of this closure, a detour route has been set up. Please note that Marcellus Road will […]

Be on the lookout for woman who left Lexington County Detention Center

PLEASE SHARE: Please be on the lookout for Gladys Fischer. Ms. Fischer is 29 years old and was last seen upon release from the Lexington County Detention Center on Nov. 4. She was wearing all-black clothing upon booking. It is unknown if she left from the detention center on foot […]

Lexington County Council votes to drop $30 vehicle registration fee, funds still needed to improve roads

Lexington County Council voted, Tuesday, not to implement a proposed $30 vehicle registration fee. The money generated from the fee would have been used for road improvements. A vast majority of country residents speaking at a public hearing, before the vote, were against the added fee. The vote not to […]