A bicyclist died, Sunday, after a collision with an SUV on Fish Hatchery Road near Suzanne Court in Lexington County. The accident occurred around 12:35 p.m., about a mile south of Gaston, according to Lance Cpl. Tyler Tidwell of the S.C. Highway Patrol. Tidwell said a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox was […]

A collision on US-378 near US-1 in Lexington had outbound lanes limited to a single lane of travel on Saturday afternoon. The Lexington Police Department was on the scene and asked motorists to please be alert for emergency personnel.

Cayce’s Guignard Park is officially open. The play area is roped off and remains closed as a precaution, but the trails and green spaces are accessible and important for exercise and recreational opportunities. The City of Cayce asks users to please continue to practice social distancing safety measures as the […]

SC Gov. Governor Henry McMaster announced Friday that inside dining will be allowed at the state’s restaurants. It goes into effect one minute after midnight. Monday. Additionally, McMaster announced that he has lifted all boating restrictions, as defined by Executive Order 2020-25, effective immediately. All laws and regulations concerning the […]

This editorial by Joe Taylor Jr. and Peter Brown first ran in The State newspaper, on May 1. It is republished on WestMetroNews.com with permission. When the coronavirus hit, the state of South Carolina and the city of Columbia shut down businesses and encouraged citizens to stay in their homes; […]

All restaurants in South Carolina are still under restrictions by order of the governor, because of coronavirus fears. Below is a list of West Columbia restaurants that provide curbside – pick-up service and/or delivery. Also listed are some open businesses. B Grecian Gardens Restaurant  –  2312 Sunset Blvd – 803-794-7552 Grecian […]

The City of Cayce has published a list of options for food and beverages in Cayce. These establishments offer curbside and pick up service! Some of them also offer delivery!

From Dawn Kujawa – Lexington 2 Communications Director – Lexington Two has purchased a nearly 27-acre site in Springdale, as it works on a long-range plan for the school district with an eye on expected growth around several municipalities. The land purchase includes 26.52 acres of contiguous property, 3028-3211 Platt […]

Lexington County deputies have arrested and charged a Gaston man in connection with the theft of a $45,000 forklift. Michael Paul Hicks, 42, is charged with one count of grand larceny and one count of breaking into a motor vehicle, according to arrest warrants. “Based on the interviews investigators have […]