West Columbia’s Meeting St. Artisan Market, open Saturday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

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. Shop with the vendors and interact with […]

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Brookland-Cayce, Northside Middle new assistant principals announced

Lexington Two announces the hiring of two new assistant principals. At its board meeting Thursday, on the recommendation of Superintendent Dr. William B. James Jr., the Lexington Two Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Brenton Coe as assistant principal at Brookland-Cayce High School and Anna Unversaw as assistant principal […]

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Tim James named permanent Cayce-West Columbia Chamber president and CEO

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber and Visitors Center Board of Directors voted unanimously to name Tim James as President and CEO. “Tim is leading us in a direction that will benefit our local businesses in new ways,” says Thomas Tafel, Board chairman. James has served as Interim President and CEO […]

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Driver disregards red light, causes crash in Lexington

A collision with injuries occurred at Sunset Blvd. (US-378) and Old Cherokee Road in Lexington, Friday morning. It caused several lane closures. Lanes reopened around 10:30 a.m., according to Lexington Police. Police asked drivers to be alert to emergency personnel on the scene and directing traffic. The collision was caused […]

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West Columbia Beautification Foundation an investment in quality of life

The West Columbia Beautification Foundation has makes a lasting impact. The group’s work adds to the quality of life and attractiveness of West Columbia as a place to live and do business. Feature photo: West Columbia City Council recognizes the WCBF with a resolution “Every tree that is planted by […]

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Apartment parking lot flash floods near St. Andrews Rd.

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department reported flooding Thursday evening at Churchill Apartments near Saint Andrews Road. No injuries were reported, but rising water moved about a dozen parked vehicles in the complex parking lot. The water eventually began to recede.

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Missing woman found safe

The West Columbia Police Department reports that the missing woman has been found safe.

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Reminder: Tax Free Weekend begins Friday, ends Sunday

The South Carolina Sales Tax Free Weekend is Aug. 7 thru 9. Clothes, computers, and school supplies are on the list of items that can be bought with no sales tax.  South Carolina’s annual Sales Tax Holiday begins next Friday and lasts until Sunday. The Sales Tax Holiday in South […]

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Houses going up in West Columbia’s Stillwater development

They are only shells right now, but the first houses in Stillwater are up.The Stillwater neighborhood is just off Highway 1 (Augusta Road) behind Hobby Lobby in West Columbia. The builder – Great Southern Homes- describes Stillwater as an enclave of single-family attached homes, approximately four miles to Columbia downtown, […]

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West Columbia’s 3rd Annual Kinetic Derby Day Canceled

 After careful consideration, the City of West Columbia’s 3rd Annual Kinetic Derby Day is canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day planning committee will continue to actively work with schools, artists, and businesses to engage broad community participation for next year’s event. West Columbia’s 4th Annual Kinetic Derby Day […]

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