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Lexington Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Production of Child Sex Abuse Materials

James Austen Gillespie, 33, of Lexington, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to production of child sex abuse materials. * Evidence presented to the court showed that on July 11, 2021, Gillespie used his cellphone to edit himself into two compromising images of a nude […]

Fire crews from Irmo, Lexington County and Columbia respond to fire at assisted living facility

Units from the Irmo Fire District responded a structure fire early Tuesday morning in an assisted living facility in the 900 block of Columbia Avenue. Fire and EMS crews worked to evacuate residents and extinguish the fire. Fire damage was limited to a laundry room and did not extend into […]

City of West Columbia dedicates statue on Riverwalk to the late Judge Tanya Amber Gee

The City of West Columbia is proud to announce the dedication of a historic statue at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater on Friday, Aug. 16. The statue is a tribute to the late Judge Tanya Amber Gee, a distinguished figure in the community who passed away in 2016. She loved […]

West Columbia City Council recognizes C-WC ‘O’Zone All Star baseball team for winning State Championship

The West Columbia City Council recognized Cayce-West Columbia Diamond Youth Baseball “O”Zone All-StarBaseball Team for winning the 2024 South Carolina Diamond Youth Baseball Division 2“O”Zone State Championship. The All-Star Baseball Team players are Lance Anfinson, Kolton Bolin, Parker Burge, Braydon Busbee, Logan Hildebrand, Baskins McCraw, Kameron Pringle, Bentley Ritchie, Chaston […]

Music and food will be featured at State Street party welcoming new businesses on Friday

The vibrant River District of West Columbia is set to welcome two exciting new businesses with a grand double ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Cayce West Columbia Chamber. On Friday, Aug. 23, the community will come together to celebrate the opening of Steven Whetstone Fine Art located at 324 […]

COMMUNITY EXPO AND CAREER FAIR hosted by the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber is Wednesday (Aug. 21)

The COMMUNITY EXPO AND CAREER FAIR hosted by The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber and Visitor Programs is Wednesday, Aug. 21 at Stone River in West Columbia. Location: Stone River, 121 Alexander Rd. West Columbia Date: August 21st (Wednesday) Time: 10 am to 1 pm You don’t know what you don’t know […]

Truck, with deep sentimental value, stolen from West Columbia home, owner is devastated

The owner of a Ford truck that was stolen from 2300 Robin Crest Drive, in West Columbia, has been left stunned by the loss of the vehicle. “I am truly devastated,” said Kathleen Varnadore Drawdy. She is offering a $6,000 reward for return of the truck and the things that […]

Multiple Narcotics Traffickers sentenced to prison in Lexington County

. Multiple Narcotics Traffickers have received lengthy prison sentences following recent convictions in Lexington County General Sessions Court Following these convictions, Eleventh Circuit Solicitor Rick Hubbard stated: “The dangers of illegal narcotics, such as fentanyl and methamphetamine, continue to pose a grave risk to members of our community, especially young […]

West Columbia Police on the scene of a raw poultry spill on Sunset Boulevard

Drivers traveling down Sunset Boulevard, Thursday afternoon around 5, had to navigate a messy situation. A load of raw poultry was spilled in the westbound lane (toward Lexington) near the entrance to the Quail Hollow subdivision. Vehicles were driving slowly around the mess. The West Columbia Police Department told drivers […]