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Lexington County Fire Service and West Columbia Fire Department respond to Monday afternoon blaze

Lexington County Fire Service and the West Columbia Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire in the 100 block of Stephanie Drive, Monday afternoon. Crews arrived on the scene and worked quickly to extinguish the fire. Members of the Fire Marshal’s Office were on scene conducting an investigation.

Lexington Man Arrested on Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor and Related Charges

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of James Devan Martin (age 34), of Lexington, on three 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 state Martin solicited and […]

2 dogs rescued after breaks out at house in Irmo

Irmo Fire crews were on the scene of a residential structure fire, Monday afternoon, in the 1500 block of Woodstream Road. Quick work by IFD crews, with an assist from Columbia Fire Department, saved the house and kept the damage limited. The residents were not home at the time of […]

Funeral for West Columbia’s Chip Browne, Real Estate School of South Carolina, is Saturday July 12

West Columbia’s Chip Browne, husband of Melissa Sprouse Brown, passed away on Thursday, July 3. Chip had been in the hospital for 30 days after a traffic accident near McSwain Drive in West Columbia. He was the Real Estate School of South Carolina owner, with Melissa. Chip Browne has been […]

West Columbia Police department releases data for June

The West Columbia Police department released data for June. You can see the report if you Click Here: According to the report, there were: 3085 service calls 106 arrests 575 traffic stops 27 DUIs 66 collisions 224 citations 364 warnings 247 suspicious person reports

Man, age 27, dies in July 4, motorcycle crash, identified by Lexington County Coroner

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a motorcycle accident in the 100 block of White Falls Circle in the Columbia area of Lexington County Friday, at approximately 11:35 PM. According to Fisher, Mr. Connor Jakob Skipper, 27, of Columbia was traveling westbound on White […]

9th Annual Taste on the River Raises More Than $35K for West Columbia Beautification Foundation Projects

The 9th Annual West Columbia Beautification Foundation Taste on the River was an unforgettable evening celebrating the Midlands’ vibrant culinary scene while supporting ongoing beautification efforts in the City of West Columbia. Held on Tuesday, June 10, at Stone River, the event welcomed hundreds of guests from across the region […]

Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center will provide electric and gas utility assistance to Lexington County residents who qualify

The Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center – BLEC will provide electric and gas utility assistance exclusively to Lexington County residents who qualify. Details below Thursday, June 26, 2025 & Friday, June 27, 2025 9 AM – 3 PM | Close for Lunch: 12 – 1 PM 1218 Batchelor St. – West Columbia For more […]

Cayce July 4th Fireworks Ordinance allows fireworks from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m.

The Cayce July 4th Fireworks Ordinance allows fireworks from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m.

Pineview Youth Baseball Team wins Coach Pitch State Championship, Pineview Rookie Team wins State Championship, too

The Pineview Youth Baseball team won the D2 AA Coach Pitch State Championship, Tuesday in Orangeburg. With the win, Pineview, coached by Brandon Marchant, advances and will represent South Carolina at the D2 AA CP World Series in Dunn, NC on July 24th. Pineview plays its games at the youth […]