Gas leak closed part of Klapman Blvd. Monday afternoon
Units from the West Columbia Fire Department and Lexington County Fire Service were on scene of an natural gas leak at the corner of Jarvis Klapman Blvd and Hendrix St.. Monday afternoon. Dominion Energy gas were called to come in and stop the leak.Jarvis Klapman Blvd. was temporarily closed between […]
Read More >>You can vote absentee at West Columbia Community Center on B Avenue
There are several locations open for absentee voting in Lexington County. The General Election is Tuesday (Nov. 3.) The West Columbia Community Center, 754 B Avenue, West Columbia, is an Absentee Voting Location from October 27 – 29, from 8 AM – 5 PM. For more voting information, go to […]
Read More >>Body found at closed I-20 rest stop results in murder charge
A Columbia man has been charged with September shooting and killing a man and dumping the body at a closed rest area on I – 20. Richard Lee Hudson, 65, stands accused of murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. […]
Read More >>Paul Mitchell The School for cosmetology has moved to Meeting Street in West Columbia
Paul Mitchell The School – Columbia has moved to Meeting Street in West Columbia. “We’re super excited to be here,” said Scott Bills, the school’s director. “We’ve investing in a growing area.” The school trains cosmetologists; barbers; nail technicians; and estheticians. Its students give reduced-price hair and cosmetic services. The […]
Read More >>Anna “Pete” Davis is Airport High School’s Homecoming Queen
The 2020 Airport High School Homecoming winners are: Anna “Pete” Davis- Homecoming Queen; Gavin Epps- Homecoming King, The Eagle award for raising the most money for Camp Kemo- Dylan Barr and Dallis Roof. Other winners: Queen 1st runner up: Aarria Daye; Queen 2nd runner up: Diane Diaz; King 1st runner […]
Read More >>“Dog West” a cultural icon in Cayce and West Columbia
You cannot miss him. Dog West sporting cut-off jeans, over-the-calf athletic socks, and usually a tank top, cut to show his stomach muscles. Dog West is a regular feature on the streets of Cayce, West Columbia and Columbia. He walks at least 10 miles-a-day. “I walk every day,” said Dog […]
Read More >>Portion of Cayce Riverwalk completed, opened Saturday
Ashley Hunter, spokeswoman for the City of Cayce has made an announcement “There are many things that we love about our city,” she said. “The people, the low cost of living, our neighborhoods, our quality of life and our Cayce businesses just to name a few.” One of the things […]
Read More >>DUI arrest made after fatal crash on Platt Springs Road
A person riding a motorcycle was killed, Friday on Platt Springs Road in Lexington County, at McLee Road. A Lexington man has been arrested for felony DUI in connection to the case. The collision occurred around 5:50 p.m. Friday, according to Lance Cpl. Tyler Tidwell of the SC Highway Patrol. […]
Read More >>Beautiful day for the Meeting Street Artisan Market
The City of West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market is open every Saturday, from 9 AM – 1 PM, at the Interactive Art Park, 425 Meeting Street, West Columbia, under the pavilion. The market includes vendors selling original art, crafts, foods, and produce. Saturday (Oct. 24) is a beautiful day […]
Read More >>West Columbia City Council members give updates about their districts
West Columbia is a hotbed of activity. All parts of the city are filled with enterprising new projects. The eight members of West Columbia City Council see the activity in their districts from ground level. Each council member has provided an update for their constituents. Mike Green – District One […]
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