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West Columbia Police free female from alleged domestic violence related shooting incident

West Columbia Police Officers responded to the 300 block of Westgate Drive about a domestic violence related shooting incident at approximately 9:30 a.m., Tuesday A female victim was located andsafely brought out of the residence. The scene was secured and investigated as a barricadedsubject situation. Law enforcement was able to […]

Cayce Police Department accepting donations for annual Shop with a Cop

The Cayce Police Department is accepting donations for their annual Shop with a Cop Event, December 22nd. Our goal is for each child to receive $150 to spend on Christmas gifts! The annual Shop with a Cop event gives children in the community a chance to interact with police on a personal […]

Coroner identifies 24-year-old who was shot and killed at a West Columbia apartment complex

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher released the identity of a man who was shot and killedduring an incident, Monday, shortly after 1:30 p.m. at 1035 Comanchee Trail (RiverbankRetreat Apartments), West Columbia in Lexington County. Fisher states that Mr. Devonte Jerone Craft, 24, of West Columbia, was shot multiple times inthe […]

I-77 bridge repair in Lexington County scheduled to begin in March

The South Carolina Department of Transportation will begin the repair of several bridges on I-77 in Lexington County on March 10. The repair effort will result in the closing of exits and entrances to I-77 for extended periods of time. The project is expected to be completed by the end […]

West Columbia Police investigating death, asking for information

The West Columbia Police Department responded to a death investigation at 1035 Comanchee Trail, West Columbia, at 1:39 p.m., Monday Anyone with information, should contact the West Columbia Police Department at 803-794-0721 or submit a tip to CrimeStoppers of the Midlands at CrimeSC.com or using the P3 tips app. For […]

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, […]