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Lexington County Coroner releases the identity of the man who died in a house fire

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a house fire that occurred in the 1200 block of Charles Town Road in the Leesville area of Lexington County shortly after 12:00 PM on Monday According to Coroner Fisher, Mr. Craig Raymond Kustermann, 54, of Leesville, was […]

West Columbia man killed in motorcycle accident on Sunset Boulevard is identified by Lexington County Coroner

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has positively identified the individual who died due to a motorcycle vs vehicle accident in the 400 block of Sunset Blvd – in front of Capitol Square – in West Columbia at approximately 4:20 P.M. on Sunday. According to Fisher, Mr. Jose Antonio Colon, 59, […]

West Columbia’s Meeting Street Music Fest a joyful celebration to beat the band

The clouds parted early and the 2nd Annual Meeting Street Music Fest commenced under beautiful blue skies, Saturday. Anna Huffman, West Columbia Director of Communications, was all smiles as the crowd grew throughout the day and the Gamecocks whipped Kentucky. Fans watched college football in the TV tents. Kelli Ricard, […]

West Columbia Police investigate a fatal vehicle accident on Sunset Boulevard

West Columbia Police Department officers were called to a scene at around 4:20 Sunday involving a motor vehicle accident that resulted in a death. It was in the 200 block of Sunset Boulevard, near Capitol Square. Both lanes of Sunset were blocked as the incident is being investigated. The WCPD […]

Lexington County deputies arrest man accused of forcing teen girls into sex acts in exchange for vaping devices

Lexington County deputies have arrested a Little Mountain man accused of sexual activity with teen girls he lured to meet him with promises of vaping devices. Trevor Grant Oty, 20, is charged with two counts of solicitation of a minor, and one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct with a […]

West Columbia streets make biking and walking a viable option, and more is coming

Is West Columbia a good destination for biking and walking? A Goals and Priorities report was presented by members of the City of West Columbia staff at the West Columbia City Council meeting on Tuesday. A portion of the report focused on West Columbia’s effort to make the city’s streets […]

Man Sentenced for Role in Fatal Fentanyl Overdose Death

James Brewer, 36, of Columbia was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distribution of fentanyl. Evidence presented to the court showed that on April 22, 2022, Brewer and the victim, R.B., discussed the exchange of drugs and that Brewer sent R.B. a picture with a […]

Everything you need to know about the Meeting Street Music Fest THIS Weekend in West Columbia: Road Closures, Parking, What To Bring and More

The City of West Columbia’s Award-Winning 2nd Meeting Street Music Fest is this Friday and Saturday, September 6-7, 2024. This year’s festival features multiple genres of music, two days of FREE entertainment, dance lessons, and more. Click here to see the promotional video Road Closure (Map Attached) Meeting Street will be closed from 9th Street […]

Fresh chicken at heavily discounted prices for Holland Avenue Baptist’s Pre-School Fundraiser – Order High-Quality House of Raeford chicken

Get your order in now for top quality House of Raeford chicken. The Deadline to order is Sept. 23. Pick-up is Sept. 28th from 9-11 am., at Holland Avenue Baptist Church, 801 12th St., Cayce. Click here to place an order House of Raeford is partnering with the Holland Avenue […]