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HOTWORX to open in West Columbia

HOTWORX is preparing to open at 114 State Street in West Columbia.Get more infor here: https://www.hotworx.net/studio/westcolumbia-riverdistrict HOTWORX is a virtually instructed exercise program created for users to experience the benefits of infrared heat absorption, while completing a 30-minute isometric workout or 15-min High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) session. HOTWORX offers […]

Congaree River water level is running high, cresting, after lots of rain

The Congaree River at Columbia crested at just under 20 feet (in minor flood stage) late Saturday morning, according to the Congaree Riverkeeper https://www.facebook.com/congareeriverkeeper Then there was more rain Saturday night and Sunday morning, so river levels are expected to remain high for a few more days. The Cayce and […]

Over 2 tons of litter picked up during West Columbia’s City Wide Litter Pick Up, Saturday

More than 50 volunteers showed up for West Columbia’s City Wide Litter Pick Up, Saturday. On hand were: Mayor Tem Miles and his family; Councilman Joseph Dickey; Councilman Mickey Pringle and his family; Councilman Mike Green; City Administrator Brian Carter and his son; and many city staff. The group picked […]

Entire West Columbia Riverwalk Temporarily Closed Due to Flooding

The City of West Columbia Riverwalk, 109 Alexander Road, West Columbia, is temporarily closed due to flooding.

Portion of 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.

Lexington 2 announces its Rookie Teachers of the Year

Lexington Two announced its Rookie Teachers of the Year during a celebration for first-year teachers and their school mentors. Among the 67 Lexington Two induction teachers in the 2022-2023 school year, those recognized as Rookie Teachers of the Year are: Early Childhood: Casey Corbitt, Cayce Elementary School Elementary: Sara Godsey, […]

Ramp from I-20 Westbound onto I-26 Westbound in Richland county to close over weekend

On I-20 Westbound, in Richland County near Columbia, the Exit 64B ramp onto I-26 Westbound will close starting at 9 p.m. on Friday, April 28. The ramp will reopen by 6 a.m. on Monday, May 1. The temporary planned closure will allow contractors to perform ramp tie-in construction for the […]

3-car crash in Lexington results in blocked lanes and traffic jam

First responders arrived on the scene of a three-car accident about 12:15 p.m., Thursday. The crash occurred on Sunset Blvd. (US-378) at Mineral Springs Road. Lexington asked that drivers avoid the area if possible. Around 2:30 p.m., Lexington Police reported all lanes of Sunset Blvd have reopened after the collision […]

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

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Jaylin Torrez Mitchell (age 23), of West Columbia, on six 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 Mitchell solicited […]