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National Weather Service confirms that a Tornado touched down in Lexington County

A National Weather Service storm survey team has confirmed that an EF-1 Tornado touched down in Lexington County near Chapin during Monday night’s severe weather. It touched down near Lake Tide Drive on the north side of Lake Murray. It’s estimated the storm had peaks winds of 95 miles an […]

Overnight storm knocks out power in some areas of Lexington County

A strong wind and rain storm moved through Lexington County beginning Monday night into early Tuesday morning. Parts of the county, in the Chapin/Lake Murray area, were under a tornado warning. The storm caused more than 3,000 power outages in Lexington County at one point. There are reports of trees […]

West Columbia’s June-July Newsletter is out with profiles on Davis Orthodontics, Small Cuts and Curls and Piggy Park BBQ – Mayor, City Council Notes, too

The City of West Columbia’s June-July Newsletter is out. And one of the articles in the newsletter features articles about Davis Orthodontics, Small Cuts and Curls and Piggy Park BBQ. . Click here to see the new June-July Newsletter. The New West Columbia Newsletter for also includes updates from Mayor Tem […]

Great crowd at Rhythm on the River in West Columbia, presented by the C-WC Chamber and sponsored by the City of West Columbia

The Gaspumpers drew a large following, Saturday night, for the Rhythm on the River concert at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater. Going Commando will play the third and final spring season Rhythm on the River Concert on Saturday, June 14. The concerts are from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. The […]

Thai Delicacies, authentic Thai restaurant, has opened on Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia

Thai Delicacies is an authentic Thai restaurant that opened earlier this month at at 1213 Sunset Blvd. in West Columbia.Dishes include Krapao Moo (Minced) Pork Basil Stir Fry and Spicy Sweet Chili Stir-fry and a Thai Mango shake. Other menu items include noddle dishes served with rice, stir- fry, sushi, […]

Crystal Bouknight named South Congaree Town Manager, leaving position as West Columbia City Clerk

Crystal Bouknight is leaving her position as West Columbia City Clerk to become South Congaree Town Manager. Bouknight will start her new job in South Congaree on Monday, June 9. “We’re thrilled to be bringing in Crystal as our new Town Manager,” said South Congaree Mayor Cindy Campbell. “Hiring her […]

Ribbon-cutting ceremony held Thursday for the ATT Connected Learning Center at Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center

There was a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Thursday morning, for the ATT Connected Learning Center (CLC) at the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center (BLEC). The brand-new CLC is a space where youth, families, and seniors can access free high-speed internet, computers, and digital learning tools. West Columbia Mayor Pro-Tem Mickey Pringle spoke at the […]

Lexington County Coroner identifies the person who died in a two-vehicle accident on S. Lake Drive and I-20 overpass, Thursday

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a two-vehicle accident on S. Lake Drive and I-20 overpass in the Lexington area of Lexington County, Thursday. According to Fisher, Ms. Trinity Dasani Jones, 22, of Columbia was the passenger in a vehicle that exited I-20, crossed […]

Spirit Airlines begins service out of Columbia Metropolitan Airport

Spirit Airlines kicked off its service from Columbia with its inaugural fight to Newark Liberty International Airport – EWR, Thursday. Later on Thursday afternoon a Spirit flight left for Orlando International Airport (MCO.) On Friday, Spirit begins service to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.Spirit is the fifth airline to fly out […]