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Santa’s Mailbox is back in West Columbia at Carraway Park, across from Riverwalk

Santa’s Mailbox is back in the City of West Columbia inside Carraway Park, (across from Riverwalk) 212 Hudson Street, West Columbia. Children can bring their letters or use the provided postcards at Santa Post Office and drop them in Santa’s mailbox. Santa’s mailbox accepts letters from November 7 – December […]

Playoff run ends for Brookland-Cayce and Gray Collegiate

Brookland-Cayce lost at Dillon in the 3A, SC High School League Playoffs, Saturday. The Bearcats fell by a score of 35-21. Dillon (12-0) has not lost a home game in more than five years. BC finishes the year at 7-5. Defending State 2A Champions, Gray Collegiate lost at Saluda 23-16, […]

West Columbia parks will be open on Saturday

All City of West Columbia parks will open on Saturday, Nov. 12, at the posted hours, after being closed Friday in preparation for Tropical Storm Nicole.

Woman killed in Bush River Road crash is identified by Lexington County coroner

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died after a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Wescott Road and Bush River Road in Columbia shortly before 4 p.m. on Thursday, in Lexington County. According to Fisher, Ms. Jennifer Oneal Cassidy, 49, of Columbia was turning onto […]

Brookland-Cayce’s Luke Long running Cross Country in the 3A State Championship, Saturday

Brookland-Cayce’s Luke Long will be running Cross Country in the 3A State Championship Saturday (Nov. 12.) The Cross Country State Championship was moved from Friday to Saturday due to weather concerns. Long will represent BC in the boys’ race at 9:30 a.m. The State High School Cross Country Meets will […]

Brookland-Cayce cannon and veteran memorials are refurbished for Veteran’s Day

The memorials to veterans at Brookland-Cayce High School have been rehabilitated just in time for Veteran’s Day. Johnny Knight, who works in the Lexington Two School District’s maintenance department, wanted to clean up some war memorials on the grounds of BC. There is a cannon that has sat in front […]

West Columbia parks closed due to threat of inclement weather

Due to the threat of inclement weather from Tropical Storm Nicole, including high winds and debris, the City of West Columbia will implement the following closures and cancellations: ParksAll city parks, including the Wyman “Mac” Rish Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater, will be closed beginning Thursday, November 10, 2022, at 3 […]

Crash closes lanes in Lexington, Thursday afternoon

Multiple lanes were closed in Lexington, Thursday just before 1 p.m.. A crash occurred at the intersection of West Main Street (US-1) and Columbia Avenue (US-378.) Lexington Police asked drivers to be watchful for first responders who were on scene and working in the road.