House of Raeford may build a plant in Aiken
House of Raeford may be investing $185 million to build a plant in Aiken, according to an article in the Aiken Standard newspaper. Link to Aiken Standard article It is not certain if the building of another plant would affect House of Raeford’s West Columbia poultry processing plant. But Sen. […]
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West Columbia’s Lamont Paris named Men’s SEC Basketball Coach of the Year after leading Gamecocks to 25-win season, joins Dawn Staley with the honor
University of South Carolina Men’s Basketball Coach Lamont Paris has been named Men’s SEC Basketball Coach of the Year, the league office announced. He becomes the third coach in program history, joining Eddie Fogler (1997) and Dave Odom (2004), to be named SEC Coach of the Year by the league’s […]
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Portion of Cayce Riverwalk is closed so the boardwalk flood damage can be repaired
From the City of Cayce – The Cayce Riverwalk, from the wrought iron gates at the West Columbia border to the boat landing, is currently closed due to flooding. Timmerman Trail is open. The boardwalk section of the Riverwalk, near the train trestle, has been closed since March 1. When […]
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West Columbia man could face federal prison sentence after judge finds him guilty of blocking entrance to Planned Parenthood
From the US Attorneys Office – Steven Clark Lefemine, 68, of West Columbia was found guilty yesterday of violating the Freedom of Access to a Clinic Entrances (FACE Act) by a federal judge following a bench trial. This is the first FACE Act conviction in South Carolina. The FACE Act is law signed by […]
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WECO “Love Local” Business Spotlight – Tube the Congaree River, Kinetic Derby Day, Art on State and Rhythm on the River as West Columbia spring approaches
The City of West Columbia has partnered with WestMetroNews and the Greater CWC Chamber of Commerce to highlight areas of the community that promote business and visitor/tourism opportunities. River tubing is the top attraction in West Columbia in the warm weather months. Michael Mayo is the owner of Palmetto Outdoor […]
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Lexington Police make arrest for Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine
Over the weekend, what started as a traffic stop for a license plate that expired in 2022, ended with the driver being arrested by Lexington Police for being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine, Taking Contraband Into a County Jail (Cocaine), Possession of […]
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Race, Build, and Explore STEAM at Kinetic Derby Day on April 20, – See Award-Winning KDD video
The City of West Columbia is gearing up for the award-winning 5th Annual Kinetic Derby Day featuring iMAGINE on April 20, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., on State and Meeting Streets, in West Columbia. The Kinetic Sculpture Parade kicks off the day and will feature participants dressed to represent […]
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Roof collapses and significant damage to apartment complex worked by Irmo Fire and Columbia Fire Department
Columbia Fire Department and Irmo Fire District units were on the scene of a fire Sunday. Crews worked to contain a fire that’s reached 3-Alarm status at The Hollows apartments off the 1300 block of Longcreek Drive. See video of the fire – Click here Crews responded to the complex […]
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Lexington County Fire Service responded to 20 structure fires in February – See the data
Lexington County Fire Service has released data for the month of February. Click for link to published stats The fire service responded to: 20 Structure fires 16 wild fires, burning about 72 acres 26 Haz Mat incidents 5 technical rescues LCFS answered 1,682 compared to 1,752Jaunuary calls for service. Total […]
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3 teens charged in Lexington County shooting, and armed robbery
Lexington County deputies have arrested three teenage males in connection with an armed robbery and shooting in the Swansea area of Lexington County Wednesday evening. “After speaking with witnesses and victims, investigators determined one of the teens stole a gun out of a car at a gas station on Edmund […]
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