1 person dies in crash involving a garbage truck a mile south of Irmo
Lance Corporal Brittany Glover of the SC Highway Patrol is reporting the details of a fatal collision that occurred in Lexington County, on Westscott Road at Bush River Road, around 4:30 p.m., Monday. Glover said that a 2014 Nissan SUV hit a pedestrian and a garbage truck on Westscott Road, […]
West Columbia businesses rave after successful Fall Back Fest, Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec. 1, on the City Hall lawn
Last Friday’s Fall Back Fest drew a large crown and rave reviews from business owners. “It was a very successful night for us,” said Rob Shaw, owner of Rob Shaw Gallery and Framing at 324 State St. The City of West Columbia’s 7th Annual Fall Back Fest was conducted in […]
Santa’s Mailbox is Back at West Columbia’s Carraway Park and West Columbia’s 19th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Information
Santa’s Mailbox is back in the City of West Columbia! Santa’s Mailbox is located at Carraway Park, 212 Hudson Street, West Columbia. Children can bring their letters or use the provided postcards at the Santa Post Office and drop them in Santa’s mailbox. Santa’s mailbox accepts letters from November 6 […]
Crosswalk signal knocked down in Lexington at the corner of Church and Main streets
One lane of North Church Street, at Main Street in Lexington, was closed due to a tractor trailer running over the pedestrian crosswalk signal while turning right. The incident occurred after 7 p.m., Monday. The Town of Lexington Transportation Division was on the scene repairing the damage and clearing debris. […]
Anchor at Danwood Shopping Center in West Columbia is being remodeled – What’s coming?
The Danwood Shopping Center is undergoing a façade redevelopment. It’s at 2410 Augusta Rd. in West Columbia. The Danwood Shopping Center is across from Hobby Lobby. The available anchor space includes 25,844 sq-ft. Sources indicate that Planet Fitness will occupy space at the shopping center. Other stores in the shopping […]
Brookland-Cayce, Gray Collegiate advance in high school football playoffs with wins
Gray Collegiate defeated Pelion, 62-0, in first-round high school football playoff, Friday. With the win, Gray (12-3) will host another home game. Chesnee with travel Gray Collegiate for the second round of the playoffs, Friday Nov. 10. Chesnee (6-5) defeated Batesburg-Leesville 21-10, Friday. Brookland-Cayce (9-2) was at home and defeated […]
Brookland-Cayce defeats Lake City in first-round high school playoff game
Brookland-Cayce defeated Lake City Friday night in the first round of the SC High School League playoffs.the game was played at Brookland-Cayce and Bearcats won 42-20.
Bus and 2 vehicles in Lexington crash
A three vehicle collision, involving a school bus, had all lanes of Mineral Springs Road closed, around 4:30 p.m. Friday, according to the Lexington Police Department There were three students on the bus and were injured. Lexington County School District One is on scene working to reunite the students with […]
Gas line break causes traffic back-up on Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia
Units from the West Columbia Fire Department were on the scene of a gas line break after 1 p.m. Friday at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Arehart Street. Traffic was blocked on all lanes of Sunset Boulevard between Botanical Parkway and Arehart Street, according to the West Columbia Police […]
Olde Country Buffet owner charged with tax evasion and operating without a license
South Carolina Department of Revenue agents arrested a Lexington County restaurant owner on Friday and charged him with one count of tax evasion and two counts of and one count of operating a business without a state Retail License. Donald Herbert Prevette, 62, of West Columbia, was the owner of Olde […]
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