1 killed in Lexington County crash
One person died after a crash in Lexington County, Wednesday. The crash occurred on Muddy Springs Road, near Wessell Road, about 4.5 miles south of Lexington, at about 5:45 p.m., according to Cpl. Tyler Tidwell of the SC Highway Patrol. A 2002 GMC Envoy was traveling East on Muddy Springs […]
FN America gun manufacturer announces $18 million expansion in Columbia – adding 102 jobs
Following the announcement of the company’s plans to construct a second facility in Liberty, South Carolina, FN America, LLC, U.S. subsidiary of FN Herstal, S.A., a global firearms manufacturer, is pleased to share that an $18 million expansion of its Columbia, South Carolina facility will occur later this year with […]
Shop Local for Mom at West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market, Art on State Friday – Or get flowers or dine out on Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14. Fortunately West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market will be open from 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., Friday, May 5, in conjunction with Art on State. Many vendors will be on hand at the market with unique gifts, locally created, for mom. The market will also be […]
36 Lexington 2 Early College and dual enrollment high school students eligible to participate in Wednesday’s Midlands Tech graduation
Thirty-six Lexington Two high school students in the district’s Early College and dual enrollment programs have earned diplomas or certificates and were invited to participate in Wednesday’s Midlands Technical College’s graduation ceremony. All of the students, from Airport and Brookland-Cayce High Schools, earned college credits — at no cost — […]
Gray Collegiate Boys and Girls Basketball Teams honored at the SC State House for winning State Championships
The Gray Collegiate Academy Boys and Girls Basketball teams were honored at the SC State House, Wednesday. The teams were recognized for winning the 2A State Championship this year. Gray Collegiate Academy is in West Columbia. Pictured are players, coaches and administrators, along with State Rep. Chris Wooten. (Gray Collegiate […]
West Columbia Police seek public’s help to identify 2 related to stolen credit card investigation
West Columbia Police are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the two individuals pictured below regarding an investigation into a stolen credit card case at the Lowes on Augusta Road, on April 26. If you have information, contact the West Columbia Police Department at 803-794-0721 or submit an anonymous tip […]
Hand Middle School students taken to hospital after consumption of suspected edibles, Columbia Police investigating
The Columbia Police Department is investigating the consumption of suspected edibles by Hand Middle School students. A student was taken to the hospital by EMS, and one was taken to a hospital by a parent. At this time, police were being told the students did not experience life-threatening symptoms. Officers […]
West Columbia City Council passes first reading of $22.4 million budget with no tax increase
The West Columbia City Council passed first reading of $22.4 million budget, Tuesday, at its regular May meeting. The budget contains no tax increase. Council also passed a $23.2 million budget for the city’s water and sewer operations. Both budgets were passed for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, beginning July 1. […]
West Columbia City Council passes Resolution Recognizing Charles R. Shealy on the Celebration of His 100th Birthday
West Columbia City Council passed a Resolution, Tuesday, Recognizing Charles R. Shealy on the Celebration of His 100th Birthday, during the city council meeting. MR. Shealy is still an active golfer. He said he hopes all of us live to be 100, so we can see how many friends and […]
West Columbia City Council recognizes May 27 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Business Day
West Columbia’s Mayor and City Council unanimously recognized May 27 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Business Day in the City West Columbia at the May Regular Council Meeting. Mayor Pro – Tem Trevor Bedell presented the proclamation.
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