Lexington Police requesting assistance to help find missing woman, TV report says investigators are gathered searching specific area
Chief Terrence Green is requesting the assistance of the Town of Lexington community in bringing Elena Katherine Moore, age 39, home safely. WIS-TV is reporting that first responders have gathered as the search for a missing woman continues. Ms. Moore was reported as a missing person on Friday, June 12, […]
City of Cayce offices will be closed Friday in observance of Juneteenth
The City of Cayce offices will be closed in observance of the Juneteenth holiday on Friday, June 19, 2026. The city will resume normal operating hours on Monday, June 22, 2026. The sanitation schedule will be altered, and all Friday routes will be collected on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Sanitation […]
Vehicle overturns on St. Andrews Road, trapping an injured driver inside
While Irmo Fire units were still dealing with the structure fire on Bush River Road, units from Lexington County Fire services responded to a vehicle accident on St. Andrew’s Road at Murraywood Drive. Two vehicles collided in the intersection. One overturned, trapping the injured driver inside. Crews quickly removed the […]
Crews respond to fire on Bush River Road, no one hurt, 4 apartment units destroyed
Crews from several fire agencies were on the scene with Irmo Fire units, around noon Monday. There was a fire in an apartment building in the 5300 block of Bush River Road. The fire was well established and burning through the attic when crews arrived. An aggressive search was mounted […]
South Congaree Presents Balanced Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27
The Town of South Congaree presented its Fiscal Year 2026–2027 budget this week, marking a milestone for the Town: a balanced budget that establishes a true financial baseline for years to come. Proposed FY 2026–2027 expenditures total $1,296,187.75, a 21% decrease from FY 2025–2026 expenditures of $1,642,423. The budget was developed through a […]
West Columbia Beautification Foundation’s Taste on the River is a big success
The 10th annual Taste on the River took place at Stone River in West Columbia, Thursday night. The best restaurants in the area came out to offer samples of delicious dishes. There was also a silent auction. “It was a wonderful evening,” said West Columbia Beautification Foundation Chairwoman Kathy Whetzel. […]
Cayce-West Columbia Chamber with Founders Federal Credit Union networking event at Fireflies game, Tim James throws First Pitch
The Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce was at the Columbia Fireflies baseball game at Segra Park on Thursday night. at an event sponsored by Founders Federal Credit Union. It was called networking after hits, and Fireflies Baseball for Chamber night. C-WC Chamber President and CEO Tim James threw out the […]
West Columbia, Palmetto Outdoor, tubing season kicks off successfully, celebrating 20 years
For 20 years, Palmetto Outdoor with founder and owner Michael Mayo, has been delivering soothing tube floating rides down the river. The trip buses leave from West Columbia’s Riverwalk, and the tubers end their float at the West Columbia Riverwalk. The tubing trips have become such an ingrained part of […]
West Columbia Vehicle Collisions Increase in May – See The WCPD Monthly Statistics Report
The West Columbia Police Department has released its Monthly Statistical Report for May 2026. The WCPD responded to 2,970 Calls For Service in May, according to data released by the department at the end of May.In May there were 96 vehicle collisions, up from 69 in April. There were 18 […]
Officer, suspect shot after West Columbia Police respond, SLED investigating
West Columbia Police Department officers responded to the 500 block of North Brown Street at about 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10. The call resulted in both an officer and the suspect being transported to the hospital with gunshot wounds. Both the officer and suspect are in stable condition at […]
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