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Augusta Road in West Columbia shut down due to fire

The West Columbia Police Department is assisting the West Columbia Fire Department in the 1900 Block of Augusta Road (near Red Oak.) Around 3:30 p.m. Thursday, The WCPD reported a fire and the the road is shut down completely. Traffic is being turned away and police are asking drivers find […]

Shop Local and get that Artsy Vibe at State of the Art in Cayce

State of the Art Gallery and Pottery Studio is the epitome of a local business. It is housed in a structure at 2007 State Street, Cayce. “We have that artsy vibe,” said Levi Wright. He opened the gallery and studio in March of 2020 and became a member of the […]

Carolina Law Group Hosts WeCo River District’s Monthly Happy Hour, Thursday

The rebranded WeCo River District Merchants Association is kicking off a monthly happy hour series to provide a social setting for businesses and the community to connect. The first Happy Hour will be hosted by The Carolina Law Group at their newest office, 824 Meeting Street, on Thursday, November 4th, […]

West Columbia Police Department’s Thanksgiving Food Drive is Saturday at KJ’s Market

The WCPD annual Thanksgiving Food Drive has begun. You can donate on Saturday (Nov. 6) and Saturday (Nov. 13) from 10 a.m. until 2 p,m. at the KJs Market, 2349 Augusta Road, West Columbia or drop off items at the Police Department during business hours, 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Fall Back Fest promises to rock West Columbia with Tokyo Joe, Friday

There is going to be a big celebration in West Columbia. The City of West Columbia invites you to the 5th Annual Fall Back Fest. It will take place from 5:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Friday (Nov. 5) in the 100 Block of State Street. “I’m looking forward to the Fall Back Fest,” […]

Lexington man killed in I-20 crash Tuesday

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died as a result of a vehicle vs. tractor trailer accident on Interstate 20 near mile marker 40 at approximately 3:50 p.m. on Tuesday. According to Fisher, Mr. Sahib Singh Cheema, 61, of Lexington was traveling eastbound when his vehicle […]

Pedestrian dies after being hit by car, 2 vehicles being sought

There was a fatal incident involving two hit-and-run vehicles on Broad River Road near Marley Drive in Richland County early Wednesday morning. A pedestrian was killed around 2:52 a.m., according to Cpl. Matt Southern of the SC Highway Patrol. Southern said a pedestrian was crossing Broad River Road when the […]

Juston Ricard elected mayor of Springdale, replaces Michael Bishop who did not run

Juston Ricard was elected mayor of the Town of Springdale, Tuesday. Ricard received at 362 votes to 157 votes for Viki Sox Fecas.Incumbent Mayor Michael Bishop did not run for reelection after serving two four-year terms. When Bishop was elected he said he would only serve a maximum of eight […]

Hunter Sox wins Dist. 3 Cayce City Council race

Hunter Sox won the Dist. 3 seat on Cayce City Council, Tuesday.Sox received 117 votes to 61 for J Kelly Wuest. Ann Bailey-Robinson, who was the incumbent, received 41 votes.

Tim James reelected to Cayce City Council

Tim James has been reelected to Cayce city Council, District One.With the in-person vote counted, James received 253 votes to 81 votes for challenged Karen Dawkins. There were not enough absentee ballots left to change the result. James received 12 absentee votes, Dawkins got three. “Thank you for showing me […]