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Pedestrian killed on I-26 late Monday night, driver of vehicle unknown

A pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle on I-26 late Monday night, according to Lance Cpl. Nick Pye of the SC Highway Patrol. The pedestrian was hit in the area of Mile Marker 106 in the westbound lane of I-26, said Pye. The incident occurred around 11:46 p.m., […]

Lexington Police conducting Public Safety Checkpoints

The Lexington Police Department started conducting several Public Safety Checkpoints Monday, until Wednesday, according to Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green. Officers will be conducting the Public Safety Checkpoint in response to collision incidents, Citizen Traffic Complaints, and previous enforcement in this area focused on speeding and unsafe driving practices. Officers […]

SC Air National Guard conducting nighttime training flights this week from Columbia Metropolitan Airport

Heads up if you live near the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE): The 169th Fighter Wing of the South Carolina Air National Guard is conducting nighttime training flights this week (July 18-21) according to a Lexington County report. Anyone working or living near the airport may see and hear F-16 fighter […]

Studio 221 Interiors is closing its West Columbia store

Studio 221 Interiors is closing its West Columbia store. Studio 221 Interiors held a ribbon-cutting ceremony last November at 536 Meeting St. in West Columbia, to open the store. “While this is not the outcome we dreamed it would be, we are so incredibly grateful for everything we gained in […]

Glare from sun results in Lexington crash, Monday morning

Not a good way to start the work week. The Lexington Police Department reported a collision in the 5300 block of Sunset Blvd. (US-378) around 7:30 a.m., Monday. The crash had outbound lanes closed temporarily. All lanes were reopened before 8 a.m. after the collision was cleared from the road. […]

Olde Country Buffet is hiring – Westland Square, 2250 Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia

Olde Country Buffet in Westland Square, 2250 Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia. The restaurant is scheduled to open soon. Right now the restaurant is hiring staff. Call or text 803-888-6134 to apply for an interview. The Schedule: Tuesday thru Thursday hours are 11 a.m. -2 p.m. and 4 p.m. – […]

West Columbia Meeting Street Artisan Market hours will change to 11 AM – 3 PM, beginning Aug. 6

The City of West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market hours will change beginning Aug. 6. The new hours will change to 11 AM – 3 PM from 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM. The Meeting Street Artisan Market is under the pavilion at 425 Meeting Street, West Columbia, in the Interactive […]

Tree falls, blocks Gibson Road in Lexington

A large tree fell in the 100 block of Gibson Road, Sunday afternoon. Lexington Police officers were directing traffic around the tree. Later, Gibson Road, between Bickley Street and South Lake Drive (SC-6) was closed. The Lexington Parks Department responded to remove the tree from the road.

Barbara Jane’s Boutique scheduled to open soon in Granby Village

Barbara Jane’s Boutique is scheduled to open Aug. 1, 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. […]

Kyle Cullum, Threads Embroidery, Meeting Street Artisan Market new hours featured in latest West Columbia Newsletter

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 here for a link to the July/August Newsletter The newsletter also includes articles about the new hours of the Meeting Street Artisan beginning […]