– Lexington County deputies have arrested seven people in connection with an investigation into an alleged chop shop on Felix Drive in Leesville. “This investigation started Aug. 20 and our work on Felix Drive led us to a site on Singing Pines Drive in West Columbia,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay […]

From Ashley Hunter – Project Manager – The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center has announced plans to kick off a community branding campaign that will reinvest time and funding into promoting local Chamber businesses and their services in the Cayce and West Columbia community. The goal of the […]

The desire for housing in West Columbia is high for many reasons. “I’ve lived in West Columbia all my life,” said Curtis Loftis. He’s the Treasurer for the State of South Carolina and he owns commercial property in West Columbia, too. “There are a whole lot of good things happening […]

The West Columbia Police Department made an arrest Monday related to an attempted murder that occurred on Aug. 15. Police are still asking for the community’s assistance in locating the second suspect. In the evening hours of Aug. 15, a shooting occurred on the 1100 block of Leaphart Street in […]

One of the most anticipated projects in West Columbia is scheduled to come to fruition in October 2020, and it’s featured in the West Columbia Newsletter. Link to West Columbia Newsletter Savage Craft Ale Works will be housed in several renovated historic structures, including the former West Columbia (1925) City […]

Need cute masks, decor for the dorm, or fall decorations? Shop with our local vendors and grab a snack at the #WeCoSC Meeting Street Artisan Market, 425 Meeting Street, West Columbia. Saturday, August 29, 9 AM – 1 PM.

Irmo Mayor Barry Walker announced, in an email, Wednesday that this year’s Irmo Okra Strut has been cancelled. It was scheduled for Sept. 25 and 26. The annually scheduled event has been rescheduled for 2021. This year would have been the Okra Strut’s 47th year. Planners were hoping that some […]

South Carolina Highway Patrol is looking for information regarding a hit-and-run collision that occurred on Busbee Road near Pasture Road in Lexington County at 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 21. A vehicle ran off the left side of the road and hit a pedestrian, said the SCHP. The pedestrian sustained serious […]

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE hereafter) is currently seeking artists to exhibit their artwork at the airport for a rotating exhibition beginning October 2020 through calendar year 2021 as CAE launches its “Art in the Airport” program. The purpose of CAE creating an “Art in the Airport” program is to showcase […]

From Dawn Kujawa – Lexington Two Communications Director – Lexington Two continues to stock up on PPE and safety needs, with additional supplies arriving weekly before the first day of classes on September 8.  The district has received a number of items from both the state and from the SC […]