Home - WestMetroNews

Mike Hagins, The Voice of The Brookland-Cayce Bearcats, is stronger than ever

By Wilson Ward – He is the voice of the Brookland-Cayce Bearcats. For 14 years, fans of BC football, basketball and baseball have been tuning into the online stream of The Dove 1620-AM Radio. They listen from Germany, Japan, France and Afghanistan. Thousands tune in from Cayce, West Columbia, and […]

Lexington man accused of trafficking meth and cocaine, and distributing fentanyl

Lexington County narcotics agents arrested a Lexington man last month accused of trafficking meth and cocaine, and distributing fentanyl. Nehemiah Jimmy Mayes, 28, is charged with two meth trafficking offenses, trafficking cocaine base, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, and possession with intent to distribute a Schedule II narcotic, which […]

West Columbia Fire Department promotes safety during Fire prevention Week, Oct. 9-15

Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 9- 15. Fire Prevention Week began in 1922 and this is the 100th year of observing it. During Fire Prevention Week, children, adults, and teachers learn how to stay safe in case of a fire. Firefighters provide lifesaving public education in an effort to drastically […]

Gray Collegiate Academy’s new athletic complex is nearing completion

Gray Collegiate Academy on Leaphart Road in West Columbia is building a new Football/Soccer stadium. The complex will include a field turf, press box, and lights, according to Todd Helms, Gray’s founder. The full complex consists of a new science wing with six new classrooms with two college level chemistry […]

Lexington County Coroner identifies man who shot his wife then took his own life

Lexington County deputies are investigating a shooting that started Tuesday morning with a domestic-related call for service at a home near Gilbert. A woman was shot by her husband during the incident at their home on Haskell Road, according to investigators. The man left the home and deputies started a […]

West Columbia Police Officer India Taylor recognized as Officer-of-the-Quarter

West Columbia Police Officer India Taylor was recognized as Officer-of-the-Quarter at Tuesday’s West Columbia city Council meeting. “We’re lucky to have her,” said Police Chief Marion Boyce. Taylor has also been named Officer of the Year. Boyce said Taylor was nominated for Officer of the Quarter because of her positive […]

West Columbia City Council proclaims Oct. 15 as Latino Business Day

West Columbia City Council proclaimed Oct. 15, as the 4th Annual South Carolina Latino Business Day. A copy of the proclamation document was presented it to Ulyses Chaves, of Mota Crosslinking Business Academy – Academia de Negocios. The proclamation recognizes the Latino impact on West Columbia. Mayor Pro-Tem Trevor Bedell […]

Archaeological Field Day is at Cayce’s 12,000 Year History Park this Saturday, Oct. 8

After two years of virtual Fall Field Day events, the Archaeological Society of South Carolina is thrilled to announce that this year’s 35th Annual Fall Field Day will be held in-person at the 12,000 Year History Park, 1120 Fort Congaree Trail in Cayce. The Fall Filed Day will be held […]

Reminder – Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church Bar-B-Que is Saturday – 50-year Tradition – Get There Before It Sells Out!

The men of Mt. Hebron UMC decided to hold a barbecue in 1971. The first BBQ was a fundraiser to generate money for the church building fund. It was held at the Pineview Ruritan Hut. Only 10 pigs, or about 1300 lbs. of BBQ were cooked. The meat was transported […]