Black Rooster Owner Kristian Niemi receives Appearance Award from West Columbia Beautification Foundation
Black Rooster Owner Kristian Niemi received the Quarterly Appearance Award from West Columbia Beautification Foundation Chairwoman Kathy Whetzel and Vice-Chairwoman Lainie Lewis. Niemi received the award Tuesday at the September West Columbia City Council Meeting. Council thanked Mr. Niemi for his wonderful restaurant addition in the Brookland Development and for […]
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Chris Cowan is named Cayce’s new Chief of Police to replace Byron Snellgrove
From Ashley Hunter – Cayce Spokeswoman – The City of Cayce has hired Deputy Chief Chris Cowan, a 29 year law enforcement veteran, as the next Chief of Police for the City of Cayce In July, current Director of the Cayce Department of Public Safety, Byron Snellgrove, announced his retirement after 38 years […]
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In a weather emergency, West Columbia schools have a plan, you need a survival kit
September is National Emergency Preparedness Month. In West Columbia, local officials have a plan and they are sure to make note of available resources as their attention turns toward awareness. West Columbia Police Chief Marion Boyce and West Columbia Fire Chief Chris Smith refer to trusted sources when seeking information […]
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City of West Columbia City Council Passes Emergency Face Covering Ordinance
During a special council meeting, Wednesday, the City of West Columbia City Council passed an emergency ordinance requiring face coverings in certain establishments in the city. The ordinance goes into effect on Friday, September 10, 2021, at 6 AM, and expires on the 31st day, October 11. A summary of the ordinance […]
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West Columbia provides grant to Lexington 2 schools for COVID prevention
From Anna Huffman – West Columbia Public Information Officer – The City of West Columbia is providing a $50,000 grant to Lexington School District 2 to support efforts helping to stop the spread of COVID-19 with the implementation of a face-covering mandate. Funds can be used for the enforcement and […]
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Marion Boyce selected as new West Columbia Police Chief
The West Columbia City Council has selected Marion Boyce as the next West Columbia Police Chief. Chief Marion Boyce began his law enforcement career as a Patrol Officer for the West Columbia Police Department in 2006, after serving in the US Army as a nuclear, biological, and chemical operations specialist. […]
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Cayce City Council institutes emergency mask ordinance
Members of the Cayce City Council unanimously adopted an emergency face covering ordinance at theCity Council Meeting, Tuesday. As a result of the increase in the COVID-19 cases nationwide and at the request of our local hospital, Lexington Medical Center, an emergency face covering ordinance will go into effect at 6 a.m. on […]
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Lexington Medical Center CEO Tod Ausberger says COVID spike is dangerous and precautions should be taken
COVID, or the Delta Variant, is making a serious comeback. Speaking of the latest spike in COVID numbers, West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles said “It’s a very sad affair. I absolutely believe we’re in the middle of a health crisis.” His comments were made at the West Columbia City Council […]
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Lexington Police make 3 DUI arrests Sunday morning in Sober or Slammer campaign
The Lexington Police Traffic Safety Unit worked through the Labor Day weekend on the Sober or Slammer campaign. The LPD reported it made three DUI arrests on Sunday morning from 2 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. According to the LPD, one driver had a Blood Alcohol Content of .27 percent. A […]
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Buff property redevelopment could include hotels, restaurants, art galleries and dwelling units on Sunset Boulevard
West Columbia City Council meets Tuesday evening. On council’s agenda is the rezoning of 54 acres known as the Buff Property at the corner of Sunset Boulevard and Henbet Drive. The development is still in the planning stages, but according to information presented to council, development of the property could […]
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