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West Columbia Walgreens giving COVID vaccinations to eligible recipients

There are two West Columbia locations to get COVID-19 vaccinations to eligible applicants. Phase 1A of DHEC’S Covid-19 Vaccine Plan allows seniors age 65+ with or without underlying health conditions to receive a vaccination. The nearest vaccination sites are Walgreens at 2224 Augusta Rd. and Lexington Medical Center at 2720 […]

Springdale Park re-opens Monday after renovations, new equipment installed

Renovations to Felton C. Benton Park in Springdale are complete. Springdale Mayor Michael Bishop said the park will re-open Monday (Feb. 8th.) The Park is beside Springdale Town Hall at 2915 Platt Springs Rd. New playground equipment has been installed, including the toddler play area. The park is open from […]

Truck stuck on tracks in Lexington has been cleared

A semi-truck and trailer were stuck on the railroad tracks on Dooley Road at Meat Plant Road in Lexington late Saturday night. The road was closed for a while. A tow truck eventually removed the truck from the tracks. The road was reopened before midnight.

Town of Springdale honors memory of Faye Swetlik a year after her death

The Town of Springdale is honoring the memory of Faye Swetlik. She was killed last year after being abducted after getting off the school bus in Cayce. Coty Scott Taylor was responsible for her death. He committed suicide after Faye’s body was discovered. Below is a post from the Town of Springdale regarding the […]

Central Bark cuts ribbon, Grand Opening is Saturday

Central Bark, at 2931 Augusta Rd, West Columbia, held its Ribbon Cutting Friday. The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce sponsored the ribbon cutting. It is owned by Anthony and Courtney Girilano. There are around 40 Central Bark franchises in the US. The West Columbia location that opened a couple […]

COMET gives rides to get COVID vaccine shots

The COMET “Don’t Miss Your Shot” campaign will transport people, free of charge, who are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. They have a dedicated website with more information: www.COMETCovidHelp.org or call 803-255-7100. The COMET offers three additional programs to serve those 65 years old and older and/or persons with disabilities needing transportation:• […]

Get your locally made Valentine’s Day gift at the Meeting Street Artisan Market

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, the […]

Lexington Police looking for alleged catalytic converter bandits

Thursday afternoon at approximately 2:45 p.m., two white males were working together to steal a catalytic converter from a box truck parked at Michaelis Mattress on Columbia Avenue in the Town of Lexington. An employee saw them in the act of the attempted theft and they fled from the scene […]

West Columbia Police arrest 2, 1 sought in connection to vandalism

The West Columbia Police Department has made two arrests in a spree of vandalisms. Between the dates of Jan. 16, and Jan. 29, approximately 30 businesses had their windows vandalized within the City of West Columbia. After an investigation, 23-year-old Tyler Chase Ashton Loyd of Gaston, 25-year-old Titus William Bolen of Cayce, and 22-year-old Brandon Tyler Driggers […]

Super Bowl is a chance to eat local in West Columbia

The 2021 Super Bowl will provide a little taste of normalcy and some West Columbia restaurants can help. Super Bowl LV, or 55, will be played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. on Sunday. The matchup features the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from the NFC vs. the Kansas City Chiefs […]