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Woman who died 7 days after June 3, crash is identified by Lexington County Coroner

Lexington County Coroner, Margaret Fisher, has identified the individual who died in a single-vehicle collision in the 900 block of Hartley Quarter Road in the Pelion area of Lexington County at approximately 6:50 p.m. on June 3. According to Coroner Fisher, Mrs. Kimberly Renae Davis, 41, of Pelion was traveling […]

West Columbia’s Lakeview School placed on the National Register of Historic Places

West Columbia’s Lakeview School has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places.Elected officials, alumni, and members of the community gathered for a dedication ceremony of the school on Friday. Sen. Nikki Setzler, West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles, West Columbia City Councilman Mickey Pringle and US Rep. James Clyburn […]

15 vehicle crashes occurred at 4 separate West Columbia intersections in May according to West Columbia Police Department data

The West Columbia Police Department published data for the month of May. It showed that 15 vehicle accidents occurred at four separate West Columbia intersections in the month. There were three intersections where four accidents occurred and one intersection where three accidents occurred. Four accidents happened at: Augusta Rd. (US 1) and […]

Coroner identifies man who died in West Columbia motorcycle accident

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a motorcycle accident in the 2600 block of Augusta Road, West Columbia in Lexington County at approximately 7 a.m. on Monday. According to Fisher, Mr. James M. Rials, 63, of Gaston was traveling westbound on Augusta Road when […]

Driver dies after June 3 Lexington County crash that sent 2 passengers to the hospital

One person died and two others were injured after a car crashed into some trees in Lexington County, according to said Lance Cpl. William Bennett of the SC Highway Patrol. The single-vehicle collision occurred on June 3, but the death was reported by the Highway Patrol Monday. According to Bennett, […]

UPDATE: GABRIEL HAS BEEN FOUND SAFE

***UPDATE: GABRIEL HAS BEEN FOUND SAFE*** The Irmo Police Department is looking for 11 year-old Gabriel Roper. He was last seen walking away from his residence (near Murraywood Shopping Center) in Irmo around 8 a.m. Monday morning. He is believed to be wearing multi-colored t-shirt and shorts, a golf-type hat […]

Brickhouse Coffee, Hotworx, and Triangle Pharmacy featured in the June-July City of 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 for link to Newsletter The newsletter also includes features about: Brickhouse Coffee and the Sellers Family’s new location; the new Hotworx high-intensity exercise […]

West Columbia Beautification Foundation Taste on the River is Tuesday, see the restaurant line-up and get your tickets

The 7th Annual West Columbia Beautification Foundation Taste on the River promises to be an unforgettable evening that celebrates the vibrant food scene of the Midlands while supporting the ongoing beautification efforts in West Columbia. Purchase tickets today for Tuesday, June 13, from 5:30 PM to 9 PM, and join […]

Lexington man charged with presenting gun during road rage incident

Lexington County deputies have arrested a man accused of presenting a firearm to a driver during a road rage incident last week. Adam Lee Jones, 43, displayed the weapon while stopped at a traffic light near the 200 block of Longs Pond Road Thursday, according to an arrest warrant. “In […]

Plane headed to Columbia crashes near Calhoun County line

A plane traveling to Owens Field Airport in Columbia crashed in a field in Orangeburg County on Saturday morning, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. There was one person aboard the airplane, the FAA reported, and that person died in the crash. A single-engine Beech BE-35 crashed in a field about […]