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West Columbia Police department releases data for June

The West Columbia Police department released data for June. You can see the report if you Click Here: According to the report, there were: 3085 service calls106 arrests575 traffic stops27 DUIs66 collisions224 citations364 warnings247 suspicious person reports

Man, age 27, dies in July 4, motorcycle crash, identified by Lexington County Coroner

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a motorcycle accident in the 100 block of White Falls Circle in the Columbia area of Lexington County Friday, at approximately 11:35 PM. According to Fisher, Mr. Connor Jakob Skipper, 27, of Columbia was traveling westbound on White […]

9th Annual Taste on the River Raises More Than $35K for West Columbia Beautification Foundation Projects

The 9th Annual West Columbia Beautification Foundation Taste on the River was an unforgettable evening celebrating the Midlands’ vibrant culinary scene while supporting ongoing beautification efforts in the City of West Columbia. Held on Tuesday, June 10, at Stone River, the event welcomed hundreds of guests from across the region […]

Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center will provide electric and gas utility assistance to Lexington County residents who qualify

The Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center – BLEC will provide electric and gas utility assistance exclusively to Lexington County residents who qualify. Details below Thursday, June 26, 2025 & Friday, June 27, 2025 9 AM – 3 PM | Close for Lunch: 12 – 1 PM 1218 Batchelor St. – West Columbia For more […]

Cayce July 4th Fireworks Ordinance allows fireworks from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m.

The Cayce July 4th Fireworks Ordinance allows fireworks from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m.

Pineview Youth Baseball Team wins Coach Pitch State Championship, Pineview Rookie Team wins State Championship, too

The Pineview Youth Baseball team won the D2 AA Coach Pitch State Championship, Tuesday in Orangeburg. With the win, Pineview, coached by Brandon Marchant, advances and will represent South Carolina at the D2 AA CP World Series in Dunn, NC on July 24th. Pineview plays its games at the youth […]

Dominion Energy volunteers worked to spruce up The Good Samaritan Clinic in West Columbia

From landscaping to painting, volunteers from Dominion Energy worked to revitalize The Good Samaritan Clinic in West Columbia, last week. The Good Samaritan Clinic is a South Carolina Free Medical Clinic providing no-cost healthcare to under-served communities in South Carolina. It’s at 1316 Leaphart Street, West Columbia, SC 29169 Clinic […]

REMINDER – Fireworks can ONLY be discharged on July 4, from 9 AM to 11 PM in West Columbia, City Hall Closed for the 4th of July

A REMINDER from the City of West Columbia. Fireworks can ONLY be discharged on July 4, from 9 AM to 11 PM.

Repair of the West Columbia Riverwalk to begin July 14, after FEMA approves contract

FEMA recently approved the repair contract for the West Columbia Riverwalk that was damaged by Hurricane Helene. With the contract approved by FEMA, work can now proceed to fix the damaged portions of the Riverwalk, according to West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles. (Click here) “The contractor has ordered the materials […]