City of West Columbia $288,000 grant award will be used for improvements along the Highway US 1 Corridor
The City of West Columbia has been awarded a $288,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program. This grant will be used to develop and implement an action plan to improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers along the Highway 1 […]
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Adam Holmes, Gray Collegiate Academy Athletic Director and Head Football Coach, has resigned from the school
Gray Collegiate Academy Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Adam Holmes has resigned from the school where he won the 2022 State Championship in 2A football. Holmes had been at Gray for 10 years. His team made it to the State Championship again in 2023, but fell to Oceanside in […]
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West Columbia’s many work-out facilities can help you implement your New Year’s Resolution for a healthier 2024
January is a busy month in the fitness industry. The number of new gym memberships spikes in the New Year. “We definitely see an uptick in new memberships in January,” said Gabe Hoover. He’s the general manager of MUV Fitness, in the Westside Plaza Shopping Center at 2307 Augusta Rd., […]
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Friday is New Brookland Tavern’s last day in West Columbia
New Brookland Tavern is moving to Five Points in Columbia on Saturday. The building housing New Brookland Tavern was sold, according to an announcement in late September. The first show in the New Brookland Tavern’s new location is Saturday Dec. 30. The last show at the 122 State Street location […]
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Leadership Lexington County Seeks Non-Profit Proposals for Class of 2024 Project
Leadership Lexington County, a non-profit organization known for its leadership development program, announces an open call for non-profit proposals to benefit from the Class of 2024’s upcoming community project. The Class of 2024, set to commence its program in January, will actively engage in a year-long project dedicated to benefiting […]
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Lexington County Coroner identifies man who died in South Congaree crash a day before Christmas
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher identified the individual who died in a two-car accident in the 1100 block of Main Street in the South Congaree area of Lexington County at approximately 1:03 a.m., Sunday. According to Fisher, Mr. Dwane Zedekiah Sturkie, 77, of Columbia was traveling eastbound on Main Street […]
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New Year’s Eve is Sunday and the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department issues reminder of new fireworks ordinance
New Year’s Eve is Sunday and the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is reminding residents that there is a new fireworks ordinance in Lexington County.Here are some things you should know: There are time limits and restrictions on fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Lexington County. Fireworks cannot be shot after […]
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Taylor Watford Foundation now accepting scholarship applications from current high school seniors in Lexington and Richland counties
Calling all Lexington and Richland county high school seniors. The 2024 Taylor Watford Foundation scholarship application is now open. Taylor Watford Foundation is excited to award a total of $4,000 to four students who will Give Hope to Life and represent our mission at their colleges next fall. There are […]
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Savage Craft Ale Works hosting Nordic Nights: A Dazzling New Year’s Eve Celebration Extravaganza
Step into a world of magic this New Year’s Eve at the Nordic Nights Extravaganza – a celebration without boundaries or cover charges. Savage Craft Ale Works will open at noon. Live music kicks off at 5 pm, setting the stage for an unforgettable evening. Let the rhythm carry you […]
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Portion of the West Columbia Riverwalk closed due to flooding
The portion of the West Columbia Riverwalk from the Moffatt Street Entrance, 100 Riverside Drive, West Columbia, to the West Columbia Amphitheater is temporarily closed due to flooding.
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