Lexington County Coroner Identifies man who died in crash, Friday
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died as a result of a single-vehicle accident on Charleston Highway at approximately 5:45 p.m. Friday, in Lexington County. According to Fisher, Mr. Keith Russell Defee, 61, of Gaston was traveling southbound when his vehicle went off the right side […]
Read More >>3 charged with attempted murder in connection to West Columbia shooting
A West Columbia man and woman were arrested Friday, along with another West Columbia man on Saturday. The arrests are in connection to a shooting incident that occurred Wednesday. Dylan Malik Corbet, 19, Maryam Aziza Corbet, 21, and Brandon Anthony Reed, 20, are all charged with two counts of Attempted […]
Read More >>Cayce closing a portion of 12th Street, Saturday afternoon for Parade of Lights
In order to prepare for the Greater CWC Holiday Parade of Lights, the Cayce Police Department will close 12th Street between Poplar and Frink Streets beginning at 1:00 PM on Saturday, December 11. The West Columbia Police Department will close Highway 1 at Klapman Blvd. beginning at 4:45 PM. Also at 4:45 […]
Read More >>Coroner identifies 2 who died in separate crashes in Lexington County, Friday
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died as a result of a single-vehicle accident on Corley Mill Road just before 1 a.m., Friday, in Lexington County. According to Fisher, Mr. Maxwell Joseph Lampl, 23, of Lexington was traveling westbound on Corley Mill Road when the vehicle […]
Read More >>City of West Columbia Road Closures for Greater C-WC Chamber Parade of Lights
In preparation for the Greater CWC Chamber Parade of Lights on Saturday, Dec. 11. the following roads and intersections will be closed at the following times: Saturday, December 11, 2021, at 4:45 PM Intersection of Highway 1 and 12th Street Intersection of Jarvis Klapman Boulevard and 12th Street Intersection of Augusta Road […]
Read More >>West Columbia “What Christmas Means to Me” Winning Artwork Displayed, Santa’s Mailbox Continues to Accept Letters
Each year, West Columbia area elementary schools hold a “What Christmas Means to Me” contest. The top three student entries are displayed on the Art on State wall, in West Columbia’s Interactive Art Park, for the entire holiday season. Stop by to check out the Art on State Wall, as […]
Read More >>Christmas at Grace Baptist Church is Sunday at 6:30 p.m.
Come on out to Christmas at Grace Baptist this Sunday at 6:30 for some free Christmas fun—Pictures with Santa, hay rides, hot chocolate, an escape room, obstacle courses, and even a sledding hill.Click the link below to register to be entered for a chance to win over $500 worth of […]
Read More >>Mooneyhan, Dominion offer tips on how to prepare car and home for winter weather
Prepare for more winter weather. It’s December and West Columbia has been hit with temperatures in the 20s already. There are steps you can take to avoid problems with your vehicle and lower your heating costs. There are two main things that need to be checked on your vehicle in […]
Read More >>Business partnerships discussed at WeCo River District’s monthly meeting
The WeCo River District Merchants Association held its it monthly meeting, Thursday at the Carolina Together headquarters at 803 Meeting St., West Columbia. WeCo River District President Steve Cohen suggested that the business owners at the meeting cross-promote by forming partnerships. Cohen also solicited volunteers for the Cayce-West Columba Parade […]
Read More >>LRADAC’s Alcohol Enforcement Team and Cayce Police Department sponsor DUI Identification Training
From Laura Ryan, LRADAC – Driving under the influence is a problem throughout the year but with the significant numbers of year-end DUIs and alcohol related deaths top of mind this time of year, LRADAC’s Alcohol Enforcement Team is sponsoring a comprehensive DUI education training program for Midlands law enforcement […]
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