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Looking for Christmas gifts, shop West Columbia at Eclectic Edge Woodworks, Barbara Jane’s Boutique, Scratch N’ Spin records, Meeting Street Artisan Market – Holiday Edition

Are you looking for a special gift? If so, there are several locally-owned shops in West Columbia that may have something for your Christmas shopping list that you won’t find anywhere else. Eclectic Edge Woodworks opened earlier this year at 305 Charleston Highway, behind Zesto, in West Columbia’s Triangle City. Eclectic Edge […]

Real Estate School of South Carolina cuts the ribbon at its new facility in West Columbia

The Real Estate School of South Carolina cut the ribbon at its new facility at 1083 Harbor Drive, West Columbia, Tuesday. It is also the office for South Carolina Realty. Melissa Sprouse-Browne and Chip Browne are the owners. The business moved from 101 Medical Circle three years ago. The new […]

3 Gray Collegiate Academy student-athletes signed collegiate letters of intent, Tuesday

Three Gray Collegiate Academy student-athletes signed collegiate letters of intent Tuesday. Alston Brooks signed to play golf at Southern Wesleyan University. He is a five-year starter at Gray Teddy Dunn signed to play Golf at Mercer University. He is a 4-year starter. Arden Ficek signed for Gymnastics with Rhode Island […]

Wet roads a factor in Tuesday morning crash

The Irmo Fire District responded to a crash in the 700 block of St Andrew’s Road, Tuesday morning. Injuries were minor. The Irmo Fire District report indicated wet and slippery roads may have been a factor that resulted in the collision. (IFD photo)

Crash on St. Andrews Road results in fatality

The passenger in a 2007 Toyota Camry was killed Monday evening after the Camry was struck by a 2017 Toyota Prius on St. Andrews Road, three miles south of Irmo, according to Master Trooper William H. Bennett of the SC Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 8:45 p.m., said Bennett. […]

West Columbia’s available property list featured in the newest Newsletter, also articles on Triangle Safe and Lock, Central Bark, Mayor and City Council

The New West Columbia Newsletter for December and January includes updates from Mayor Tem Miles and City Council members. Click here for link to new West Columbia Newsletter There is an article on West Columbia’s available property list in the Newsletter. The newest edition also contains articles about: Triangle Lock […]

Crash on St. Andrews Road results in multiple and critical injuries

Crews from the Irmo Fire District and Lexington County EMS were on the scene of a collision Monday evening in the 4000 block of St Andrew’s Road, near the rail crossing. Several lanes were blocked. There were multiple and critical injuries. (IFD photo)

Irmo Fire, with Columbia Fire Department, extinguish blaze in a garage, no injuries

Irmo Fire District crews, along with the Columbia Fire Department, contained a garage fire in the 400 block of Flint Street, Monday. Quick work by firefighters kept the fire contained to the garage. The fire did not spread into the house. There were no injuries, damage was limited to the […]

South Congaree Police arrest 3 on charges of enticing victims using Facebook Marketplace

The Town of South Congaree Police Department’s investigators concluded a (5) month investigation on Friday involving multiple defendants. With the assistance of the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, the following defendants were located & taken into custody without incident. The defendants were booked at the Lexington County Detention Center. Jasmine Sierra […]

City of West Columbia lights Christmas tree at nighttime ceremony

There were school student choirs singing Jingle Bell Rock and Winter Wonderland and dancers dressed in Yuletide attire. The City of West Columbia illuminated its Christmas tree Friday evening in front of a large crowd that sipped on hot chocolate as the temperature dipped into the 30s. West Columbia Mayor […]