Shop local Saturday at the Meeting Street Artisan Market, West Columbia
The City of West Columbia’s 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 and […]
Read More >>Dominion’s Lake Murray Dam siren test is Tuesday
At noon, on Tuesday, Jan. 12, Dominion Energy will conduct their annual 3 minute test of the Saluda Hydro Inundation Siren System instead of the 1 minute monthly test.
Read More >>Historic Steele doctor’s office on Lexington’s Main Street is sold
Dr. James C. Steele, practiced medicine at 401 W. Main Street in downtown Lexington for years. Dr. Steele died on July 1, 2018 at the age of 94. Thursday NAI Columbia announced that John Gregory represented the Estate of Marie Steele in the sale of the property. The 3.49-acre infill […]
Read More >>Disabled truck blocks traffic in Lexington
The Lexington Police Department is reporting that a disabled semi-truck with trailer had North Church Street near Main Street diverted to a single lane, around 8 a.m. Thursday. Police asked motorists to please drive alert, expect to merge, and know that traffic is congested in this area of the one-way-pair […]
Read More >>2 arrested by South Congaree Police on meth-related charges
South Congaree officers arrested Elizabeth Waddell of Lexington and Truequn Tolen of Pelion. The arrest was made after a traffic stop that revealed a large quantity of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle the two were in. Waddell was charged with Trafficking Meth, and Truequn Tolen was charged with […]
Read More >>West Columbia leaders have optimistic outlook for 2021 after vaccine rollout
As the book is closed on 2020, local leaders are looking to the year 2021 with optimism. “I’m looking forward to the new year,” said West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles. He said now that there are COVID-19 vaccines being distributed, we can begin to think about getting back to normal […]
Read More >>West Columbia’s new fire engine ceremony is Jan. 28
There will be a ceremony to present West Columbia’s new fire engine on Jan. 28. The event is open to the public. It will include equipment performance demonstrations. The ceremony will be held at the West Columbia Fire Department, 610 N. Main St. in West Columbia.
Read More >>DIALED bicycle shop open in Cayce
Dialed Professional Bicycle Service and Sales is open on State Street in Cayce. Jayson Busbee is the shop’s owner. He repairs and sells bikes. It’s in the bottom floor of the 1938 Cayce Municipal Building. Busbee said an 80-year-old man came by one day and told him he got his […]
Read More >>House of Raeford donates $10,000 for Lexington 2 wildlife education
Lexington Two students are learning about wildlife and the environment via classroom sessions presented by the S.C. Waterfowl Association. On Tuesday, Chuck Underhill, representing House of Raeford’s FLOCK charitable arm donated $10,000 to help give the students more access their outdoor environment. The donation was made at the Lexington Two […]
Read More >>Bush River Road Walmart is closing
A pharmacy employee confirmed Tuesday that the Walmart Supercenter at 1326 Bush River Rd. is closing. The Walmart store, just off of I-26, has a garden center, auto service and grocery store. It’s an option for West Columbia shoppers in addition to the Walmart Supercenter on Augusta Road. The pharmacy […]
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