New Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden sign in West Columbia
Notice anything new on Sunset Boulevard at Botanical Parkway? There a new sign for the Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden. It’s at the road that leads to the West Columbia entrance to the zoo and botanical gardens. The sign labels it the West Campus. It also advertises Waterfall Junction, the […]
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Construction has begun on site of new supermarket and restaurant
Construction has begun on the site of the new supermarket and restaurant that are coming to a lot between Jarvis Klapman Boulevard and US 1 in West Columbia. The site is across from the former BC Grammar No. 1 elementary school.There is a sign on the property showing the rendering […]
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Fatal crash causes detours on I-26, Friday afternoon
All lanes of I – 26 westbound in Calhoun County, coming to Lexington County, were blocked Friday afternoon due to a fatal collision. According to the SC Highway Patrol, I-26 westbound near the 134 mile marker were blocked and could remain blocked for several hours. The SCHP offered a detour […]
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West Columbia Riverwalk is now open
Just in time for Easter weekend. The West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater, 109 Alexander Road, West Columbia, is now open after being temporarily closed due to flooding.
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Airport High School Track Star Jayla Jamison USC scholarship ceremony held
Dawn Kujawa, Lexington Two Communications – Airport High School track standout Jayla Jamison, a two-time SC Gatorade Player of the Year and three-time SC Athlete of the Year, declared her intent to continue her sport at the collegiate level with the University of South Carolina. Jamison — the most decorated athlete […]
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Man arrested after 250 grams of meth found during Lexington County traffic stop, sheriff says
A traffic stop on Interstate 20 in Lexington County has resulted in the seizure of more than 200 grams of meth. Anthony Frank Lavenia, 46, is charged with trafficking meth, according to an arrest warrant reported by the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. “A deputy pulled a car over for a […]
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Teen missing in Richland County
Teen missing in Richland County. Kaleel McCain, age 16, was last seen leaving his home on Sterling Cross Drive, Wednesday afternoon (March 31.) His home is off Summit Parkway in Northeast Richland County. McCain is approximately 5’6” tall, and weighs 180 lbs. He has black hair and brown eyes. He […]
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Taste on the River scheduled for June 8, by the West Columbia Beautification Foundation
The 5th Annual West Columbia Beautification Foundation Taste on the River has been scheduled for June 8. It’s at Stone River and features the best restaurants from West Columbia and the surrounding area. Talented chefs come together for a fun evening to showcase their cuisine to help beautify West Columbia. […]
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With more vaccinations, West Columbia hopes to be “back to normal” soon
The impact of COVID on the West Columbia community has been substantial, but the virus is in decline, and there is hope. The good news regarding COVID at the end of March 2021 is that more than 23,000 vaccinations are being administered each day in South Carolina, according to Nick […]
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Busbee, Brookland-Cayce Archery Teams finish the season strong
Dawn Kujawa, Lexington Two Communications– Lexington Two had a strong finish to its archery season, with both individual and team recognitions at the National Archery in Schools Program (NASP) Virtual State Championship. Elizabeth Pittman, an eighth-grader at Busbee Creative Arts Academy, finished third in the State Championship. She came in […]
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