Coroner identifies man who died in fiery Lexington County crash
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a single-vehicle accident. The crash occurred in the 2000 block of South Lake Drive, about four miles south of South Congaree, at approximately 12:10 p.m., Wednesday. According to Fisher, Mr. Maurice Valentino Myers, 58, of Lexington was pronounced […]
Read More >>1 killed in Lexington County crash
One person died in a crash in Lexington County, Wednesday. It occurred on South Lake Drive (or SC 6) near New Orangeburg Road, about four miles south of South Congaree, according to Lance Cpl. Tyler Tidwell of the S.C. Highway Patrol. A 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer was traveling west on SC […]
Read More >>West Columbia Police Chief Dennis Tyndall to retire after 37 years
Anna Huffman – West Columbia Public Information Officer – After 37 years of dedicated service to the West Columbia Police Department, Chief Dennis Tyndall is announcing his retirement. Chief Tyndall will remain with the Police Department during the search for the next Police Chief. Chief Tyndall began his career with […]
Read More >>Park options plentiful in West Columbia for National Picnic Month
July is National Picnic Month. There’s something about the warm summertime that makes you want to get out of the house and eat outdoors. Picnic month is easy to celebrate. Just get outside and enjoy all the wonderful sights and smells. Get your family and friends together at your favorite […]
Read More >>Cayce-West Columbia Library Branch offering Summer Reading on Cayce Riverwalk Saturday
The Cayce-West Columbia Branch of the Lexington County Library is offering a great opportunity for family reading this Summer.Summer Reading Time will be presented at 10 a.m. on Saturday (July 24) on the Cayce Riverwalk at the N Avenue Entrance.
Read More >>Columbia Flag and Sign featured in West Columbia Newsletter
Columbia Flag and Sign has one of the largest flag showrooms in the country at 633 Meeting Street in West Columbia. It also has a huge garage for wrapping vehicles with signage. Click here to see West Columbia Newsletter “We have been in West Columbia for quite a while now, […]
Read More >>Lexington Police ask for help to identify two people in theft-related case
The Lexington Police Department needs to identify two people. The LPD said the two stole a set of keys while at the Lexington Walmart on July 12. They left the scene in a black vehicle which may have been an early 2000’s Acura.Contact Detective Payton of the LPD at 803-358-7271 […]
Read More >>Trash crew turns West Columbia blight into cleaned up site
Property off of Leaphart Road in West Columbia, near I-26, had become a blight. Called “the valley” at Orchard Drive and Leaphart Road, the land was scattered with debris from squatters living in the woods. But a team of local residents took it upon themselves to clean up the mess. […]
Read More >>Cayce Honored for Special Achievement in Mapping Technology
From Ashley Hunter, Cayce Public Information Officer – The City of Cayce earned high praise for its Geographic Information System (GIS) by Esri, the global leader for location intelligence. The city received Esri’s Special Achievement in GIS for its innovative use of mapping and analytics technology and leadership in the field of local government. Cayce […]
Read More >>1 injured in Sunset Boulevard crash in West Columbia
The West Columbia Police Department, West Columbia Fire and EMS crews were on the scene of a two-car accident Monday. It happened around 2:30 p.m. at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Hummingbird Drive, in West Columbia. One person was transported to the hospital with what appears to be minor […]
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