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I-26 west bound is partially blocked after raised dump truck hits bridge

In Lexington County, I-26 west bound is partially blocked at the 91 mile marker after a dump truck hit the bridge with its dump bed raised, said Master Trooper David Jones of the SC Highway Patrol. He said driver can expect delays while the SC Department of Transportation inspects the […]

Civil War History Walk scheduled Saturday at Cayce’s 12,000 Year History Park on Congaree Creek

The Battle of Congaree Creek in present-day Cayce was the last fortified position defended by Confederate troops in the Civil War before the capture and destruction of Columbia. Walk the battlefield and visit the earthworks, learn about the strategies and tactics used by both sides as Sherman marched through South […]

Barbara Jane’s Boutique Grand Opening is Saturday, featuring Hite’s BBQ

Barbara Jane’s Boutique will hold its Grand Opening Saturday, in Granby Village. The address is 1505 Charleston Highway, Suite B-10, West Columbia. The boutique carries cute, modest and quality women’s clothing in sizes XS through 3X. In addition to straight size and plus size clothes, Barbara Jane’s also carries accessories.

Girl Scout Morgan Swygert recognized by West Columbia City Council for helping pediatric burn victims

West Columbia City Council, at its meeting Tuesday, recognized Girl Scout Troop 1279 member Morgan Swygert for her community service project. She raised awareness for pediatric burn injuries and the SC Burned Children’s Camp, founded by the SC Firefighters Association. Morgan also developed an education and recycling program that was […]

West Columbia’s First Responders train year-round for Emergency Preparedness

September is National Emergency Preparedness Month. It is the time to contemplate a plan of action in the event of a natural or manmade disaster. First responders, like those with the West Columbia Police and the West Columbia Fire departments are trained and ready to respond. So is the rest […]

Savage Craft Ale Works to host Oktoberfest, featuring mayor, pumpkin beer, and live music

Savage Craft Ale Works will host Oktoberfest from 11:30 a.m. until 11 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1. Kickoff: Every year, the tapping ceremony in the Savage Craft Ale Works festival hall kicks off Oktoberfest. As tradition has it, at 12 noon on the first Saturday of the Oktoberfest, the mayor taps the first […]

UPDATE: Dominion Energy has begun draining water from cofferdam on the Congaree River

The cofferdam has been built and water is being pumped from the area of the first cofferdam on the Congaree River. The cofferdam was constructed at the Gervais Street Bridge. The SC Department of Health and Environmental Control has provided an update. As of late August, Dominion Energy has:Completed the […]

West Columbia Police respond to serious domestic incident, Tuesday evening

At approximately 7 p.m. Tuesday, officers with the West Columbia Police Department responded to a call from the 1400 block of Alpine Drive, in Westover Acres, in reference to a domestic disturbance. Units from the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, and West Columbia Fire Department, were also on the scene. Upon […]

West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Thursday Night Market Is This Week!

The City of West Columbia’s new 2nd Thursday Might Meeting Street Artisan Market is this Thursday, September 8, from 4 PM – 8 PM, 425 Meeting Street, West Columbia. In addition to over 20 vendors, there will be free henna and glitter tattoos by Emerald Artistry and live art demonstrations. Bring […]

Sponsor and register for the Sept. 22, Taylor Watford Foundation Golf Tournament

The 4th Annual Taylor Watford Foundation Hope Cup Golf Tournament is Sept. 22 at Golden Hills Golf and Country Club in Lexington. Tee times are 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Registration and sponsorship information is below: Chuck Underhill, representing House of Raeford’s FLOCK is the Title Sponsor. Underhill and House […]