Home - WestMetroNews

Crash in Lexington results in EMS transport to the hospital and DUI arrest

The Lexington Police Department reported a collision on Augusta Road (US-1) at Stoneridge Drive, around 8:30, Monday night. The crash resulted in the closing of the inbound and outbound lanes.The wreck was caused by an impaired driver who was arrested for DUI, according to the police. One person was transported […]

Tractor-trailer accident and oil leak slows traffic on Edmund Highway, Monday

The 4700 block of Edmund Highway was reduced to a single lane of traffic, both north and south bound, Monday, due to a tractor-trailer accident and oil leak. The leak was contained by around 2 p.m., by the Lexington County Fire Service, Lexington County Sheriff’s Department and the South Carolina […]

Mota Crosslinking Business Academy celebrates SC Latino-Hispanic Business Day on State House grounds with elected officials and proclamations

West Columbia’s Mota Enterprises and Mota Crosslinking Business Academy celebrated the 6th Annual South Carolina Latino – Hispanic Business Day Proclamation on Friday at the Solomon Blatt Building on the grounds of the South Carolina State House. Several elected officials, including US Rep. Joe Wilson, attended the ceremony. State Rep. […]

Employee at a Lexington County business is shot after an exchange with a customer

A Wagener man is accused of shooting an employee at a Lexington County business Thursday morning. Howard Fogle Jr., 73, is charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to an arrest warrant. “Based on the interviews detectives conducted, they’ve determined Fogle went to […]

Lexington County man charged with attempted murder, accused of stabbing

Lexington County deputies arrested and charged a man accused of stabbing a man Thursday afternoon at a Batesburg home. Jesse Waylon Jones, 38, is charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “Detectives who responded to the scene of the stabbing […]

Mark your calendars – City of West Columbia’s 8th Annual Fall Back Fest returns Friday, Nov. 1

The City of West Columbia’s 8th Annual Fall Back Fest is Friday, November 1, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on the 100-300 blocks of State Street. The free event welcomes the community and visitors to celebrate the fall season with live music, art, food, and drinks. Local artists will paint […]

East Point Academy cuts the ribbon on Performing its Arts Center

East Point Academy cut the ribbon on its Performing Arts Center. The Greater Cayce- West Columbia Chamber of Commerce sponsored the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Tuesday on East Point’s Middle School campus off of Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia. C-WC Chamber President Tim James and West Columbia City Councilman Mickey Pringle participated […]

Dog Food Center owners in South Congaree delivering donated items to Hurricane Helene victims in North Carolina

Kaitlyn and Craig Crumpton are the new owners of The Dog Food Center of Congaree. They are a young couple, who have two small children, who have collected and delivered a very large load of donated items to the people in North Carolina impacted by hurricane Helene. “Kaitlyn and Craig […]

New West Columbia Newsletter has updates from Mayor Tem Miles, Council members and articles about: Carolina Pottery; June Mari’s Deli, and Pho & Banh Mi restaurant

The New West Columbia Newsletter for August and September includes updates from Mayor Tem Miles and City Council members. Click here for link to new West Columbia Newsletter The newest edition also contains articles about: Carolina Pottery; June Mari’s Deli, and Pho & Banh Mi restaurant.