SC Green Industry Conference and Trade Show for Landscape Professionals is Jan. 29 and 30
The South Carolina Green Industry Association will bring together over 120 exhibitors and 16 industry speakers to cover an extensive range of landscape topics during its annual two-day Conference and Trade Show held at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center on January 29, and 30. Landscape industry professionals can choose from a variety of engaging presentations including […]
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Lexington County man charged with traveling to Brazil and sexually abusing minor, sentenced to 40 years
Stephen Todd Greene, 55, of West Columbia, has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to engaging in illicit sexual conduct in foreign places, producing child sexual abuse material, and coercion/enticement of a minor and aiding/abetting. Evidence obtained in the investigation revealed that Greene initiated an […]
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East Point Academy to participate in the Columbia/Lexington School and Family Resource Fair, on Jan. 26, at Brookland Baptist Church
East Point Academy is proud to announce its participation in the Palmetto Promise Institute’s Columbia/Lexington School (& Family Resource) Fair, taking place on Saturday, January 26, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Brookland Baptist Church, 1066 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia. The family-friendly event invites parents and guardians to explore a […]
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West Columbia is attracting newcomers, see how to access residential services
The City of West Columbia is experiencing growth on an annual basis. According to US Census data, between 2010 and 2020, West Columbia’s population grew by 16.2 percent. It is one of the faster-growing municipalities in Lexington County. West Columbia’s current population is approximately 18,643, notably higher than the 17,516 recorded in the 2020 […]
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West Columbia Man Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* Charges
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Kenneth Lenard Norton (age 40), of West Columbia, S.C., on eight charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department made the arrest. Investigators with the […]
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West Columbia’s Meeting Street Improvement Project to include: more parking spaces; landscaped medians; new trees; 6-feet-wide sidewalks
West Columbia City Council got an update at its meeting Tuesday regarding the Meeting Street Improvement Project from Charles Howell of Landplan Group South. The plan includes the reduction of Meeting Street from four lanes to two lanes, from State Street to Ninth Street, in an effort to create a […]
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Sponsor the 2026 Taylor Watford Foundation’s 5th Annual 5K Run/Walk for Hope, or register to participate
The Taylor Watford Foundation’s 5th Annual 5K Run/Walk for Hope is scheduled for May 16, 2026. The TWF thanks you all of its previous sponsors and would love to have you back for the 5th Annual 5K. We invite all new sponsors, too. Sponsorship packages and their prices have remained the same– between […]
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SC Water Utilities Employees contribute volunteer hours, including the Cayce-West Columbia Christmas Parade
Team Members Dedicate 730 Volunteer Hours Supporting Families, Schools, Community Organizations, and Environmental Stewardship Across South Carolina Giving back to the communities it serves remains a core part of South Carolina Water Utilities’ (SCWU) mission and company culture. In 2025, SCWU team members across the state continued that tradition, dedicating […]
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Lexington County woman arrested on ill-treatment of animals charges
Lexington County Animal Services investigators have arrested a Lexington woman accused of ill-treating various species of animals. Julia Evans Pickett, 29, is charged with two counts of felony ill-treatment of animals, according to arrest warrants. “In late December, Lexington County Animal Services investigators received information regarding animal welfare concerns at […]
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Crash on Charleston Highway in Cayce results in closing of 2 lanes of traffic
The Cayce Police Department reported that a Vehicle Accident on Charleston Highway near the Fish Hatchery Road resulted in two outbound lanes of Charleston Highway being shut down due to the crash. the wreck occurred on Monday afternoon. Police asked drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes if […]
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