The SC Department of Health and Environmental Control announced, Wednesday that the COVID vaccination rate in South Carolina is 31 percent based on distribution of the number of doses the state has received. The national average rate of vaccinations is 19 percent, according to federal data. When the first doses […]

The City of West Columbia voted, at a special meeting Wednesday, to extend the Emergency Ordinance to Suspend the Normal Operating Procedures of West Columbia City Council Meetings. Council also voted to extend the Emergency Ordinance to Require Face Coverings. Both motions passed unanimously during the virtual meeting. They will […]

From Ashley Hunter City of Cayce – On Aug. 2, the Cayce Department of Public Safety (Cayce DPS) responded to a shooting on the 1100 block of Allen Street. Two young lives, Isiah Bailey and Khajari Brown, were tragically and senselessly taken. Wednesday, the Cayce Department of Public Safety has arrested […]

A collision on East Main Street/US-1 near Swartz Road involving a LPD patrol vehicle had an outbound lane closed, Wednesday morning just before 9 a.m.The collision was caused by the driver merging into the lane that an LPD officer’s vehicle was traveling in. The road was cleared just after 9:30 […]

From fireworks to food, traditions are a part of the West Columbia New Year. Just as sure as 2021 is coming, local families have their rituals to ring it in. Some do it with a “bang” while others prefer a more culinary approach. Regardless, there are lots of options, and […]

West Columbia City Council will hold a Special Council Virtual MeetingWednesday at 4:30 p.m. (SC DHEC photo) Items on the agenda include: Consideration of an Emergency Ordinance to Temporarily Suspend the Normal Operating Procedures of West Columbia City Council Meetings (Extension of the Current Emergency Ordinance.)Also on the agenda: Consideration […]

Franks Car Wash has opened at 1707 Charleston Highway in West Columbia. It’s the old site of Ryan’s Steak House. According to the company’s website there are 16 Frank’s Car Wash locations in South Carolina. The chain of car washes includes locations in: Orangeburg; Summerville; Ladson; Sumter; and Greenwood; in […]

A Riveras Supermarket is open into in the Airport Square Shopping Center on Airport Boulevard in West Columbia. The new store has produce, meats, bakery items and all groceries. It even has some housewares. Riveras is where the Save-a-lot used to be, adjacent to the former Kmart store and across […]

The SC Department of Natural Resources is stocking thousands of catchable-sized trout into the lower Saluda River that flows by West Columbia. The fish placed in the river in the DNR photo were put into the river around the middle of December The SC Department of Natural Resources stocks nearly […]

Three football players from Gray Collegiate Academy have been named to the SC Football Coaches Association’s All-State team. Selected from the 2A Class are: Running back KZ Adams, wide receiver Chris Rhone and offensive lineman Elijah Young. All of Gray Collegiate. The War Eagles came within one game of playing […]