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Tubers come to West Columbia from California, Illinois, Sumter and Florence

Tubing down the Saluda River, to the Congaree, may be the most popular tradition of a West Columbia summer. Sometimes hundreds a day tube the clear waters of the rivers, riding the rapids, ending up at West Columbia’s Riverwalk Park. Palmetto Outdoor Owner Michael Mayo tracks the location of those who come […]

Cayce-West Columbia Dixie Youth Mohawk team wins championship game

The Cayce-West Columbia Dixie Youth Baseball Mohawk team (ages 13-14) defeated Gilbert 12-0 Tuesday night.The team will represent District 4 in the state tournament in Bluffton beginning on Saturday, July 9.

Lexington Police searching for alleged shoplifter, accused of taking $1,500 in meat from Lowes Foods on Sunset Boulevard

The Lexington Police Department needs to identify an alleged shoplifter who took over $1,500 of meat from Lowes Foods on Sunset Boulevard on May 4. Police said the alleged shoplifter left the parking lot in the four-door sedan. Contact Detective Heath at 803-951-4642 or email [email protected] with information. (Link to […]

True BBQ to reopen Friday after being closed since October

West Columbia’s True BBQ, 1237 D Ave., is scheduled to reopen Friday (June 24) after being closed for eight months. Hours will be 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. Milton Zanders announced the reopening on Facebook. Click here to see announcement The restaurant will offer take-out only, with no dining in. […]

Fire at home on Leaphart Road results in minor damage

The West Columbia Fire Department, the Cayce Fire Department, Lexington County Fire Services and Irmo Fire District crews worked a house in the 2400 block of Leaphart Road of West Columbia, Monday. The fire was extinguished and and put under control with only minor damage to the structure. There were […]

West Columbia, Cayce, and Lexington County respond to fire on Ross Street

The West Columbia Fire Department, the Cayce Fire Department and Lexington County Fire Services responded to a house fire on Ross Street, Monday. The fire was extinguished with only minor damage reported by the WCFD. One occupant of the home was treated on the scene by the Lexington County EMS.

West Columbia City Council passes budget with millage increase

West Columbia City Council passed final reading of the city’s 2022-2023 budget, Monday, on a 5-4 vote. Mayor Tem Miles, and Council Members Trevor Bedell, Joseph Dickey, Casey Hallman, and Mickey Pringle voted in favor of the of the $21 million budget that contains a tax increase of about $30-a-year […]

Gilbert man accused of hanging cats could get up to 5 years

Lexington County Animal Services arrested a man after he allegedly killed multiple cats in the Gilbert area. Johnathan William Grider was arrested and charged with the ill treatment of animals – a felony charge that could carry up to five years in prison upon conviction. Lexington County Animal Services received […]

Lexington Police arrest man in connection to Sunday morning shooting

Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green announced the arrest of Bobby Ray Robbins, age 25 of Lexington, for his involvement in an early morning shooting that left several victims injured that occurred on Sunday, near the Summer Cove Apartments. At approximately 3:45 a.m., officers were dispatched to Railroad Avenue to a […]

Dive teams search for missing swimmer near Lake Murray dam

Divers searched Lake Murray for a missing swimmer on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The dive teams searched an area near the Lake Murray dam following a call before noon on Friday regarding the missing man. West Columbia Police, the Irmo Fire District, and the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, and the […]