See City of West Columbia Holiday City Hall Closings and Sanitation Information for the Holidays

The following City of West Columbia City Hall Closings and Sanitation Changes will be in place for the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day: City Hall Closings & Sanitation Information for the HolidaysThanksgiving Closings: The City of West Columbia City Hall will be closed on Thursday, November 27, 2025, and Friday, […]

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Lexington County Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Dogfighting

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Samuel Alexander Gray, 53, of Leesville, has been sentenced to a year and three months in federal prison after pleading guilty to operating a dogfighting venture and being a felon in possession of a firearm. Evidence obtained in the investigation revealed that in September 2023, Lexington County […]

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Failure to yield right of way results in Town of Lexington crash

The Lexington Police Department responded to a vehicle crash at Harmon Street at East Butler Street, Wednesday. Drivers were asked to avoid the area. The collision resulted in the blocking of traffic lanes on Harmon Street while emergency personnel worked to clear the scene.All lanes on Harmon Street were cleared. […]

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Commercial featuring USC Women’s Basketball Coach Dawn Staley to be filmed at Gray Collegiate Academy, Thursday

Gray Collegiate Academy announced Tuesday that DOVE will shoot a Super Bowl promotion commercial at the West Columbia campus this Thursday, 11/20 from 6 am to 6 pm. The commercial will feature USC Women’s Basketball Coach Dawn Staley as well as inspirational speaker and the winningest coach in women’s tackle […]

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4 members of West Columbia City Council sworn in Monday after election

Four members of the West Columbia City council were sworn in at the Special Council Meeting on Monday. Senator Nikki Setzler administered the oaths of office to re-elected and newly elected council members. Mike Green – District 1 (re-elected) George Crowe – District 3 (re-elected) Phyllis Cookie Holmes – District […]

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City of West Columbia adds a new “State-of-the-Art” Truck to its Sanitation Department Fleet

The City of West Columbia announced Tuesday, the addition of a new 2025 sanitation truck to its Sanitation Department fleet. The new truck features custom artwork by local artist Laura Day.The purchase of the truck was made possible, in part, through a $71,900 grant from the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act […]

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Invigorate Cayce: A Live Jazz & Art Celebration is Sunday, at the Grand opening of 2 Story Studios, a State of the Art Gallery Expansion

This Sunday, November 23, you don’t want to miss Invigorate Cayce: A Live Jazz & Art Celebration! This will be at the Grand opening 2 story studios from 3 – 5 PM in the Cayce River Arts District! This new local concert series was made possible with the collaborative efforts of the Central Carolina […]

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Carolina Redmond-Murillo, Airport High School ROTC Senior, recognized with top national honor

An Airport High School student and cadet battalion commander of its award-winning JROTC team has been recognized with a top national honor given by one of the nation’s oldest veteran service organizations. Senior Carolina Redmond-Murillo has been awarded the Legion of Valor Bronze Cross, an elite recognition that is given […]

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School cafeteria employee charged after carrying a weapon on campus

A Sandhills Middle School cafeteria employee is accused of bringing a loaded weapon on school grounds. Andrea Brooks, 43, is charged with carrying a weapon on school property, according to the arrest warrant. “The school resource officer was notified after a district employee told school administrators they discovered a firearm […]

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300 holiday food boxes and turkeys being distributed by Lexington Police Department and Serve and Connect, Wednesday

The 9th annual Bountiful Harvest event is scheduled in the greater Town of Lexington on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at the Icehouse Pavilion in downtown Lexington. Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green announced the event. Click here for more information Through the Lexington Police Department’s ongoing partnership with Serve and Connect, 300 […]

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