West Columbia City Council approved first reading of a $17 million general fund budget for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. Council also approved a $19 million water-sewer budget. Tuesday’s meeting was also the first in-person meeting since the first week in March. The meetings had been virtual because of the coronavirus […]

Ms Alex Pinto has been named as the Busbee Creative Arts Center Teacher of the Year. Ms Amber Lambert was named as Busbee’s Staff Member of the Year.

One person died Tuesday night in a one-vehicle collision in Lexington County Tuesday night. The crash occurred at 8:14 p.m. on Bub Shumpert Road near Hartley Quarter Road about five miles south of Pelion, said Lance Cpl. Tyler Tidwell, of the S.C. Highway Patrol. A 1999 Honda Passport, with three […]

Lexington County investigators have arrested a Lexington woman accused of stabbing her father Monday night. Geri Lin Oswald, 22, is charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “After speaking with Ms. Oswald and her father, detectives have determined she stabbed […]

Columbia Fire Department crews were on the scene of a fire at a building on the grounds of Epworths Children’s Home in the 2900 block of Millwood Avenue in Columbia. The Tuesday afternoon fire was contained. Flames spread through the building that is storage for the children’s home. No injuries […]

The City of West Columbia has opened all city-maintained parks and playgrounds after being closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Social distancing measures are required while frequenting the facilities. The list of parks is as follows: Carraway Park at the Riverwalk – A Place for All Children to Play Together […]

Pine Ridge Middle School has recognized Jana Locklair as Teacher of the Year and Rich Gibson as Staff Member of the Year.

Deputy Chief Jones and the Cayce Fire Department had the honor in wishing Ms. Lillie Mae a Very Happy 97th Birthday Sunday.

From Dawn Kujawa – Lexington Two Communications Director – Sixty-four Lexington Two high school students earned scores high enough on multiple AP exams to be named AP Scholars. The Advanced Placement Program recognizes high school students who have demonstrated outstanding college-level achievement through their performance on multiple AP exams. AP […]

Robert Lee Raines, 29, who was wanted by the West Columbia Police Department, was arrested in Myrtle Beach over the weekend, said Deputy Chief Scott Morrison of the West Columbia Police Department. Raines faces charges for attempted murder and armed robbery. He is also wanted by the Richland County Sheriff’s […]