Jamal Devontae Coburn, a 28-year-old West Columbia man, was sentenced to thirty-five (35) years in prison following his conviction in Lexington County for the murder of Corey Anthony Jamison. The Honorable William P. Keesley presided over this week-long jury trial and imposed the sentence following the jury’s verdict late last […]

The City of Cayce has announced details for the 2020 Christmas in Cayce! Christmas in Cayce is one of the most cherished events by Cayce residents and visitors alike. This year, the year of COVID, Cayce has combined Carols Along the Riverwalk, the Cayce Historical Museum’s Christmas Open House and […]

You won’t believe what they’ve done with the place. Historic Columbia Speedway in Cayce was the venue, Monday, for a Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Mix and Mingle. The Chamber welcomed Cola Concerts. “We’re truly investing in” the area said Adam Epstein, CEO of Innovations Arts and Entertainment, the company developing the […]

The Town of Lexington’s emergency ordinance requiring masks in-public has expired. Instead of extending the mask ordinance at its last meeting, Lexington Town Council did not address the issue. Lexington Town Council meets in person, and Lexington One school have been implementing in-person classes since October. The death rate attributed […]

Savage Craft Ale Works is becoming an immediate landmark in West Columbia’s River District. At 430 Center Street, the Brookland City Hall and Fire Station, built in 1925, are taking shape. The signage has been placed on the outside wall of the building and the brewing tanks were added in […]

The Brookland-Cayce Cheer Team won first place at Silver Fox Invitational Saturday. Link to Brookland-Cayce Cheer video The Cheer event featured several high school teams and was held at Dutch Fork High School.

Monica Pamella Swain, 28, was seen by deputies removing mail from mailboxes in a Columbia neighborhood.“During a routine patrol, deputies were flagged down by workers who witnessed a woman taking mail out of area mailboxes and putting it in her vehicle. When the vehicle was located, deputies saw Swain removing […]

The City of West Columbia has taken the coronavirus very seriously. While the future impact of the virus is not certain, City of West Columbia leaders will remain vigilant to fight its effects.  “From the beginning we have done all we could to combat the coronavirus,” said  West Columbia Mayor Tem […]

Northside Middle School has created an “Honor Hallway” to recognize area veterans, with photos submitted by students and staff. The display will remain up for the month of November. It’s one of the many ways that Lexington Two schools will salute veterans for Veterans Day, which is on November 11.

The West Columbia Police Department is teaming up with Bi-Lo, at 2349 Augusta Road, this Saturday, November 7, and November 14, from 10 AM until 2 PM, for the 24th annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. West Columbia Police Officers will be at Bi-Lo filling up patrol cars with food and gift […]