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Batesburg man charged with attempted murder

Lexington County deputies have arrested a Batesburg man accused of trying to kill one person and threatening to kill another. Jerry William Hall, Jr., 29, is charged with attempted murder, kidnapping, third-degree assault and battery, possession of a firearm or ammunition by a person convicted of certain crimes and possession […]

REMINDER – Taylor Watford Foundation’s Hope Cup Golf Tournament is Sept. 26 – Register Now!

It’s less than one month away. The Taylor Watford Foundation’s Hope Cup Golf Tournament is Sept. 26, at Golden Hills Golf and Country Club in Lexington. This year’s tournament is “In loving memory of the Standridrge Brothers.” Cost is $400 a team for 4 golfers.9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tee […]

West Columbia City Council salutes Backhoe Rodeo winners

West Columbia City Council, at its meeting last week, recognized city staff members who participated in the WeCo Backhoe Rodeo. The following departments participated: Parks, Public Works, and Water/Sewer.At the Backhoe Rodeo heavy equipment operators compete to demonstrate accuracy and precision skills with the backhoe controls. Pictured from the Parks […]

Steven Jonas, 22-year veteran of the South Congaree Police Department, to be sworn in as new police chief

At its regular monthly council meeting for the Town of South Congaree last Tuesday, the Mayor and Council voted unanimously to hire Steven Jonas, a 22-year veteran of the department as its next Police Chief. Chief Jonas began his working career by enlisting in the US Marine Corp at the […]

Steven Whetstone Fine Art; Gretchen O. Studio; Garden & Relic and West Vista Realty cut the ribbon in the 300 block of State Street

The ribbon was cut on four new businesses on State Street in West Columbia, Friday with a ceremony hosted by the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce. The new businesses are: Steven Whetstone Fine Art; Gretchen O. Studio; Garden & Relic and West Vista Realty. West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles […]

Tubing, Music Fest, Zoo Splash Pad, and SC State Museum for summertime fun in West Columbia as Labor Day approaches

The end of August is fast approaching and Labor Day is Sept. 2, less than two weeks away. It is the time of the year that many get one more chance at that summertime activity before the thoughts turn to the fall season. And West Columbia Meeting Street Music Fest […]

Irmo Fire crew works to free driver who was trapped in the vehicle after crashing

Irmo Fire crews were busy, Thursday afternoon, responding to vehicle crashes. The first incident was in the 1500 block of Fork Avenue. A single vehicle left the road and ended up on its side in a ditch, trapping the driver inside. There were minor Injuries treated by a Lexington County […]

Butch Wallace receives the Spirit Award from the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce

The Spirit Award was proudly presented to Butch Wallace, Wednesday by the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce, during the Chamber’s annual unGala. It was held at Stone River in West Columbia. Butch is a pillar of the CWC community, not only as a steadfast supporter of small businesses, but also […]

Volunteer of the Year Award presented to Steve Cohen by the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce

The Volunteer of the Year Award was presented to Steve Cohen by the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce, Wednesday during the Chamber’s annual unGala. It was held at Stone River in West Columbia. While Steve is known for serving on the Board for many years, his time and work towards […]