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Lexington County man identified as victim in fatal jet ski accident on Lake Murray

The man who died in a jet ski accident on Lake Murray, Saturday, has been identified by Newberry County Coroner Laura Kneece. Christopher Day, 35, of Gaston died. He was being pulled on a tube behind a jet ski near Dreher Island State Park, when he hit another watercraft. The […]

4th of July is the biggest day of the year for Hite’s BBQ in West Columbia

The smell of smoking hickory and oak rose from the back door of Hite’s Barbeque on the Fourth of July. Cars full of hungry drivers filled the parking lot at 240 Dreher Rd, West Columbia. “It’s our biggest day of the year,” said David Hite, owner of Hite’s.Preparation begins for […]

Man dies in Lake Murray tubing accident and a body is recovered from drowning 2 weeks ago

A 35-year-old man riding on a tube behind a boat was killed after he hit a watercraft on Lake Murray, Saturday. The incident happened near Dreher Island State Park around 2:30 p.m., according to the SC Department of Natural Resources. The man was being pulled on a tube behind a […]

Fatal collision in Lexington County, car hits tree

One person died Saturday night in a single-car crash after the vehicle ran off the road and hit a tree in Lexington County. The crash happened around 9:58 p.m. on Pine Plain Road near Huckabee Mill Road,, according to Lance Cpl. Nicholas Pye of the SC Highway Patrol. Pye said […]

West Columbia Police investigating a death, asking for tips

Detectives with the West Columbia Police Department are conducting a death investigation. At approximately 5 p.m. on Sunday, West Columbia Police were dispatched to an injured individual near the 2600 block of Augusta Road. Shortly after arrival on the scene, law enforcement and EMS determined that the individual was deceased. […]

Woody’s Pet Supplies opening in West Columbia soon

Woody’s Pet Supplies (and grooming) will be opening on July 11th in the Westland Square Shopping Center at 2250 – F on Sunset Blvd. in West Columbia. It’s beside Food Lion. Woody’s is a locally owned pet supply store that offers a variety of dog and cat food, supplies, accessories […]

Crash in Lexington results in downed power lines Saturday night

A single car collision has shut down West Main Street from Third Avenue to Haygood Avenue in Lexington Saturday night. The Lexington Police Department reported the incident after 10 p.m. Both sides of the road were blocked as a result of the crash, due to downed power lines. Police asked […]

July 4th fireworks in West Columbia from 9 a.m. until 11 p.m., Monday, only

The City of West Columbia Fireworks Ordinance allows for the discharging or shooting of fireworks on July 4th, Independence Day, between the hours of 9 AM and 11 PM ONLY. Please refrain from discharging fireworks at any other time. It is otherwise unlawful to shoot fireworks inside the City Limits. […]

Calvin Brown named Officer of the Year Jason Rowlands is Rookie of the Year and Ina Stripes named Civilian Employee of the Year at WCPD Foundation Awards Banquet

The West Columbia Police Officers Foundation held its 2022 Awards Banquet Thursday night. Calvin Brown was named Officer of the Year. Jason Rowlands was named Rookie of the Year and Ina Stripes was named Civilian Employee of the Year. The banquet was hosted by West Columbia Police Chief Marion Boyce […]

Lexington 2 names new principals and assistant principals – New Superintendent Dr. Brenda Hafner begins job

The Lexington Two School Board has released the names of the new principals, assistant principals, and other administrators for the 2022-2023 school year. They begin their new roles on July 1. Also, he Board of Trustees also welcomes Superintendent Dr. Brenda Hafner, who begins her new position on July 1. […]