Man dies after running from Lexington County deputies
A wanted man died Wednesday afternoon after running away from Lexington County deputies. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has not publicly identified the man, pending notification of family members. “Work is already underway to confirm what happened in this situation and what caused the man’s death,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay […]
Block of Meeting Street could be dedicated in honor of the late West Columbia businessman Joe E. Taylor, Jr.
A Block of Meeting Street could be named in honor of the late West Columbia businessman Joe Taylor. Taylor, who operated a development headquarters on State Street in West Columbia, was also a Columbia City Councilman. He was the force behind many projects that are part of West Columbia’s revitalization. […]
Parents charged after removing their biological children from foster care in Lexington County
A man and woman from Asheville, NC, are accused of removing their biological children from foster care. Joyce Ann Branch, 47, and David Eugene Ritchey, 48, are charged with two counts of custodial interference, according to arrest warrants. “Based on communication records and information gathered during interviews, investigators have determined […]
Lexington County GOP Censures Chairman Pamela Godwin
The Lexington County Republican Party, on Monday, unanimously voted to censure Chairwoman Pamela Godwin and demanded her resignation. The official meeting was held at the Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center. The censure was in response to Chairman Godwin’s repeated failures to exercise the duties of her office, specifically violations of […]
Man charged with shooting at a car full of people at a convenience store on Longs Pond Road in Lexington County
Lexington County deputies have arrested a West Columbia man accused of shooting at a car full of people last week after a fight at a convenience store. Markelle Da’Shaun Rogers, 23, is charged with three counts of attempted murder, two counts of discharging a firearm at a vehicle and one […]
City of West Columbia Parks Now Open After Threat of Inclement Weather on Monday
All City of West Columbia parks are now open after being closed due to the threat of inclement weather.
REMINDER: Cayce-West Columbia Chamber presenting Annual un-Gala on Aug. 17 – Community Expo and Career Fair is earlier the same day
The Greater CWC Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Programs is excited to announce the Annual Gala will take place from 5:30 pm to 9 pm, on Aug. 17, at the Stone River Event Hall on the Congaree River in West Columbia. The annual event is a celebration of the businesses, […]
REMINDER: Taylor Watford Foundation Back-To-School Fentanyl Education Event is this Sunday, Aug. 13
Drugs are the No. 1 killer of Americans ages 13-to-50. And with the start of school in August, the stress level for teens can be overwhelming. The Taylor Watford Foundation is concerned about the amount of drug use, suicide and mental health issues in our community. So the Taylor Watford […]
Threat of storms results in the closing of parks and Riverwalk in West Columbia and Cayce
West Columbia Due to the threat of inclement weather, including high winds and debris, the City of West Columbia will implement the following closures and cancellations: ParksAll city parks, including the Wyman “Mac” Rish Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater, will be closed beginning Monday, August 7, 2023, at 5 PM, until […]
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