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Capital Climbing Gym, for rock climbing, opens in Parkland Plaza in Cayce

There’s a new work-out in town. Capital Climbing Cayce – a rock-climbing training facility – opened last Saturday in Parkland Plaza in Cayce. Link to Capital Climbing website It offers several training options in a more than 2,000-sq. ft. building that sits between East Bay Deli and Planet Fitness. The […]

Lexington 2 school district hires deputy superintendent

Lexington Two announces the hiring of a deputy superintendent. Matt Warren, who currently serves as interim chief operations officer in Lexington 1, was named to the post this week. The hire was recommended by Lexington Two Superintendent Dr. Brenda Hafner and approved by the Board of Trustees at a June […]

Sold-Out crowd shows for West Columbia Beautification Foundation’s Taste on the River – See photos

By the time it began, the Seventh Annual West Columbia Beautification Foundation’s Taste on the River was sold out. Masses packed the Stone River complex on the Congaree River to see the inventive and delicious food creations that were offered by the area’s highest-quality and most-popular restaurants and chefs. Kathy Whetzel […]

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 […]