Remembering Bill Mooneyhan on the day of his funeral
By Terry Ward – WestMetroNews – I’ve searched for a way to deal with the loss of my good friend, Bill Mooneyhan who passed away last Saturday. His funeral is at 2 p.m. Friday at Providence Presbyterian Church, Hummingbird Drive, West Columbia. The death of Bill is not only my […]
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Reminder – Baby born with abnormal esophagus needs operation, fundraiser is Saturday, March 6
A fundraiser is being held to support the infant child of West Columbia Police Sgt. Trip Holland and his family. The baby needs an operation. The fundraiser is Saturday, March 6, and Sunday March 7, at Calloway’s Sports Bar & Grill. Dinners are $10 each and you can pre-order. Calloway’s […]
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West Columbia City Council recognizes Busbee archer Elizabeth Pittman
Elizabeth Pittman was recognized by the West Columbia City Council Tuesday. Pittman, an eighth-grade student at Busbee Creative Arts Academy in Cayce, is ranked third in the nation among middle school girls in archery.She has won medals and many of the competitions throughout the year. Elizabeth is one of the […]
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Lexington man arrested with 80-plus catalytic converters
Lexington County deputies arrested a man Tuesday after he was found with more than 80 catalytic converters. Curtis Sebastian Crummie, 41, is charged with 85 counts of felony property crimes in connection with the catalytic converters and a stolen truck and trailer he was using, according to arrest warrants. “We […]
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First Friday and the Artisan Market – West Columbia is a great weekend destination
With the establishment of so many new, high-profile businesses, West Columbia is drawing a lot of attention. “We’re the hotspot now,” said Jim Oaken, who has owned State Street Pub for 18 years. “West Columbia is the place to be.” Oaken said he has seen his volume of clientele increase […]
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West Columbia City Council recognizes Dr. Charles Jackson on 50-year anniversary
The West Columbia City Council approved a resolution at its meeting Tuesday in honor of Dr. Charles Jackson, who has been pastor of Brookland Baptist Church For 50 years. “You can’t put into words all that Dr. Jackson has done,” said Mayor Tem Miles. Councilman Mickey Pringle said Jackson has […]
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West Columbia City Council votes to extend face mask requirement
During it Tuesday, meeting, the City of West Columbia City Council extended the emergency ordinance requiring face coverings in certain establishments in the city. The ordinance expires on the 61st day, May 1, 2021. A summary of the ordinance is below. Businesses, where masks are required, must place a “Notice” (poster, placard, […]
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William “Bill” Mooneyhan obituary is published
William “Bill” MooneyhanFebruary 4, 1959 – February 27, 2021West Columbia, South Carolina – Bill Mooneyhan, 62, loving and devoted husband of Laura H. Mooneyhan, of McSwain Drive West Columbia, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021, unexpectedly at his home. Bill was born in Columbia, February 4, 1959, a son of […]
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Crash in Lexington affects traffic flow, Tuesday
A collision on Sunset Blvd. and US-378 near Old Cherokee Road in Lexington affected had inbound lanes, Tuesday. The Lexington Police Department reported the crash around 1 p.m. Police asked drivers to be alert for emergency personnel who were on scene. Police also asked drivers to consider an alternate route […]
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Woman who hit tree died of medical event, says coroner
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the motorist who died just after merging onto I-77 northbound from I-26 at approximately 11 a.m., Sunday. According to Fisher, Mrs. Vernetta Tillman, 73, of Columbia was pronounced dead at the scene. Mrs. Tillman, who was wearing a seat belt, left the roadway […]
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