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20 vendors signed up to be at the West Columbia Meeting Street Artisan Market, Saturday – See Parking Video

The City of West Columbia Meeting Street Artisan Market is open every Saturday, from 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM, at the Interactive Art Park, 425 Meeting Street, West Columbia. The market includes vendors selling original art, crafts, foods, and produce. Free parking is available in the Interactive Art Park, the […]

West Columbia Police Department requests assistance to find runaway teen

The West Columbia Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a runaway teenager. Nazareth Nicole Sanchez-Peralta was last seen on March 30, 2021, at her place of employment on Airport Boulevard in West Columbia and has since been reported as a runaway. Ms. Peralta is a sixteen-year-old Hispanic […]

Lexington County launches Text-to-911 service

Lexington County Emergency Services announced Wednesday the launch of Text-to-911 service. The County’s Text-to-911 uses the latest state-of-the-art technology allowing hearing- and speech-impaired residents, as well as those in potentially dangerous situations, to reach out for help. Text-to-911 will be available for all Lexington County residents and visitors in the […]

Turn lane added to State Street, new parking lines too, in West Columbia

Crews were at work last week on State Street in West Columbia. A new left-turn lane was added at the intersection of State and Meeting streets. Yellow media lines were also painted and parking spaces were designated with white paint. The new turning lane on State Street requires drivers in […]

Airport and Brookland-Cayce High Schools team up to collect shoes for those in need

Lexington Two’s high schools have long-standing traditions of service to the community. Now, their Student Councils are teaming up to make a difference. Seeking a project they could work on together, Airport High School and Brookland-Cayce High School are holding shoe drives at each school to support the Shoe Ministry […]

West Columbia works to improve environment as Earth Day approaches

National Earth day is Thursday, April 22. A clean environment supports jobs, livelihoods, health, survival, and happiness. A healthy planet is a necessity. Earth Day is a call to innovators, industry, investment leaders and influencers to work to find more solutions to protect the planet. Earth Day 2021 comes after an effort […]

Work on The Modern Locksmith in Cayce is progressing

It was announced in November that Irmo Lock Company purchased property for its second location in the Columbia market at 538 Knox Abbott Drive in Cayce. The new business will be named “The Modern Locksmith.” The unique shaped building is across from the Brookland-Cayce High School basketball arena.Crews have been […]

West Columbia’s Art on State, Night Meeting Street Artisan Market, is on Friday, May 7 – Parking map included

The City of West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market will be open for a special night edition, as well, at the Interactive Art Park, 425 Meeting Street, West Columbia. The market includes vendors selling original art, crafts, foods, and produce. Transportation options are as follows, (Click to see parking Video […]

Former Thompson Funeral Home building available for lease again

On March 22, there was a George Funeral Home and Cremation Center sign in front of the former Thompson Funeral Home location at 200 State Street in West Columbia. The temporary sign read “Coming Soon” – George Historic West Columbia Chapel – Funeral Home and Cremation Center – Family owned […]

Fire destroys mobile home in Lexington County

Lexington County Fire Services and West Columbia Fire units responded to the 3100 block of Dudley Road in reference to a mobile home fire just after 4:15 p.m. Monday. Upon arrival, heavy flames could be seen coming from the home. Firefighters immediately went to work extinguishing the fire. There were […]