River tubing, the zoo, EdVenture and the State Museum part of WECO summer activities
From the zoo and the river, to Edventure and the State Museum, West Columbia affords one many opportunities in the summer. There are also other special events. Join the City of West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles, City of Cayce Mayor Elise Partin, and Palmetto Outdoor’s Mike Mayo on Thursday (July […]
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Two women arrested on drug-related charges by a South Congaree Police
Two women were arrested on narcotics-related charges during a traffic stop in South Congaree, according to a South Congaree Police report. According to the South Congaree Police Department, Heather Smith and Ashley Hagins were arrested during a traffic stop on Saturday. Police said both women were charged with several drug-related […]
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Gaston Police arrest man for catalytic converter theft
The Gaston Police have arrested a man for catalytic converter theft. On Monday around 3 pm, an GPD officer initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for a lane violation.The driver, Danny Suggs, was found, police said, to be driving under suspension and in possession of non ferrous materials (or […]
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Lexington 2 announces its policy for free and reduced meals
Lexington Two has announced its policy for free and reduced price meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. A new application must be submitted each school year; registration for the 2021-2022 school year opened July 1. Local school officials have […]
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Lexington Police ask for help to identify man in connection to theft of US flags
Lexington police are asking for the public’s help to identify a man who they believe has stolen multiple American flags. Officers began responding to numerous thefts that occurred in the Wellesley neighborhood on Ginny Lane on the morning of July 12, according to Chief Terrence Green. Four of the stolen […]
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Stop The Violence/Save Our Legacy Parade and Community Fair is Saturday – with Kid activities
There will be a Stop The Violence/Save Our Legacy Parade and Community Fair Saturday (July 17) in West Columbia. The parade starts at 9 a.m. near Brookland Baptist Church, at 949 Sunset Blvd. The Community Fair will begin at 10:15 a.m. at the Brookland- Lakeview Empowerment Center, 1218 Batchelor St. […]
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City of West Columbia Rolls Out “Public Works of Art” on sanitation trucks
From Anna Huffman – City of West Columbia Communications: The City of West Columbia has launched its “Public Works of Art” project highlighting local artists on sanitation trucks. Over the next few weeks, all seven mobile murals will be on display as the trucks move throughout the City completing sanitation […]
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Swansea Mayor indicted on embezzlement and misconduct in office charges
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced Monday that a Lexington County Grand Jury has indicted Swansea Mayor Jerald E. Sanders on charges of embezzlement and misconduct in office. The Attorney General has sent copies of the indictments to Gov. McMaster, since the governor has the authority to suspend from […]
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City of West Columbia Invites Public for Free Guided Tour of Riverwalk, Thursday
Join the City of West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles, City of Cayce Mayor Elise Partin, and Palmetto Outdoor’s Mike Mayo on Thursday (July 15) for a guided tour and hike beginning at the Cayce trailhead and ending at Savage Craft Ale Works, 430 Center Street, West Columbia. Shuttles depart at […]
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Man gets 17 years for burglary of West Columbia riverside home
Darnell Riley, a 68-year-old man, pled guilty recently in Lexington County to First Degree Burglary and Possession of Burglary Tools and was sentenced by Circuit Court Judge Frank R. Addy, Jr., to 17 years in prison. The burglary charge is classified as a “no parole” and violent, most serious offense […]
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