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Live jazz, Rhythm on the River, Fall Back Fest, entertainment opportunities in West Columbia

From live music on the scenic Congaree River to the iconic Fall Back Fest street festival, there’s lots going on in West Columbia in the fall. Jazz on the River is a free live music event every Thursday in the fall. It’s from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the […]

The night I survived Hurricane Hugo in 1989

By Terry Ward – Today is the 33rd anniversary of Hurricane Hugo. I wrote this article for the Greenwood, SC Index-Journal in 1993, on the five-year anniversary of that devastating storm – In September 1989, I was a reporter for the Florence Morning News. Florence, just 60 miles from South […]

Free technical college tuition, strong job market drawing students of all ages to Lexington 2’s adult education programs

A strong Midlands area job market and free tuition incentives at South Carolina technical colleges are driving interest in Lexington Two’s adult education programs. “Students are earning their secondary credential (GED/HSD) to take advantage of the free tuition initiatives at our technical college programs,” said Christy Henderson, director of the […]

Traffic pattern altered in Lexington Tuesday afternoon by crash

The southbound lanes of North Lake Drive (SC-6) near Columbia Avenue (US-378) were affected Tuesday, just before 5.p.m Tuesday. Emergency personnel were on the scene of a collision. Police asked drivers to seek an alternate route until the road reopens.

Man is hit and killed while riding bike, Lexington County Coroner identifies

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the bicyclist who died after being struck by vehicle at approximately 6 a.m, Tuesday, in the 600 block of Mack Street in Gaston. According to Fisher, Mr. Larry Gene Davis Jr., 37, of Gaston was riding his bicycle in the southbound lane when […]

Fire at the former Knight’s Inn in Cayce treated as suspicious

The Cayce Fire Department responded to 1987 Airport Blvd, the former Knight’s Inn, for a reported structure fire at approximately 2:15 am, Tuesday. Cayce Fire Chief, Steven Bullard, stated, “There were no injuries reported and the cause of the fire is still under investigation. We are currently treating it as […]

Coroner identifies 2 people killed in crash at Augusta Rd. and 12th St. in West Columbia

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the two people who were killed in a multi-vehicle crash on September 18, 2022 at approximately 11:30 P.M. at the intersection of Augusta Road and 12th Street in the town of West Columbia in Lexington County. Coroner Margaret Fisher states that a two-vehicle […]

West Columbia September/October Newsletter is out with articles on West Columbia Fish Market, Breads and Such, and Breakfast at Ruiz

The City of West Columbia has released its latest newsletter. It includes a message from Mayor Tem Miles and members of the West Columbia City Council. Click for link to Newsletter The newsletter also includes articles about the new West Columbia Fish Market, Breads and Such bakery and Breakfast at […]