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Savage Craft Ale Works marks its 3rd Anniversary, Saturday with celebration, and a secret birthday present to be unveiled

Savage Craft Ale Works is set to commemorate its 3rd Anniversary on Saturday (Jan. 27) with a day-long extravaganza (from 11:30 a.m. to 11 pm.) Craft beer enthusiasts and music lovers alike are in for a treat as the brewery unveils a special menu, limited-edition stouts, and a unique birthday […]

Lexington man arrested in connection to Internet sexual abuse images case

Chief Terrence Green is announcing the arrest of William Jason Burgess, age 44 of Lexington, from an undercover investigation where it is alleged that he shared child sexual assault material via peer-to-peer software. During a joint investigation with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force of the South Carolina […]

12-year-old found safe

**UPDATE** She has been found and she is safe. Thanks to the community for sharing.

House damaged from Sunday afternoon fire in Irmo Fire District

Irmo Fire District units responded to a house fire on Fallsbury in the Friarsgate Subdivision Sunday afternoon. Heavy smoke and fire were visible when units arrived. One minor injury was reported. The fire was under control in about 45 minutes; Columbia Fire Department and Lexington County Fire Service assisted.

Sewority Sisters make quilts for Lexington Medical Center cancer patients at Triangle City’s Creative Sewing Machine Center

Every Monday dozens of members of the Sewority Sisters meet at the Creative Sewing Machine Center at 519 12th St. in West Columbia’s Triangle City. “We make quilts for cancer patients at Lexington Medical Center,” said Rachel Branum, Sewority Sisters president. “We surprise the patients with the quilts. “It’s very […]

West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day Saturday Test Run is Canceled Due to Inclement Weather, Build Workshop still on this Saturday, Jan. 20

The City of West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day build workshop is this Saturday, January 20, from 11 am – 1 pm at the Richland County Library, 1431 Assembly Street, Columbia, in the theater on the second floor. This collaborative event aims to bring together residents and foster creativity and community […]

Cayce Historical Museum Opening African American Legends of Cayce Exhibit

From Ashley Hunter, Cayce Public Information Officer – The Cayce Historical Museum is excited to announce the first permanent exhibit dedicated to African Americans from the Cayce area: The African American Legends of Cayce Exhibit. The exhibit will highlight contemporary and 20th Century African American “Legends” from the Cayce area. Many pieces of the exhibit […]

Melissa Sprouse Browne was named as a 2023 Top Selling Agent by McGuinn Homes

Melissa Sprouse Browne was named as a 2023 Top Selling Agent by McGuinn Homes. She is pictured with Wade McGuinn, left. The award was presented at Stone River, in West Columbia, Wednesday “Wade McGuinn and his team build wonderful homes and I love showing families of all types the great […]

What new developments in West Columbia can you expect in 2024?

Progress continued in West Columbia in 2023. From the construction start of a luxury apartment complex on Sunset Boulevard to new water and sewer lines in Saluda Terrace, things are moving forward. According to West Columbia leaders, expect more development in 2024. Some, including, infrastructure upgrades, are being initiated by city […]

Lane closed on Augusta Road in Lexington due to ice, Thursday morning

An inbound lane in the 5000 block (near the I-20 Exit) of Augusta Road (US-1) in Lexington is closed Thursday morning due to a stretch of ice-covered road. at around 5:30 a.m. Thursday, SCDOT ha been notified and was reportedly en route with a sand truck. This lane closure may […]