A Leesville man has been arrested after leading Lexington County deputies on a pursuit Thursday night. Christopher Madden, 22, is charged with first-degree assault and battery, driving under suspension, reckless driving and failure to stop for a blue light, according to deputies. “Based on our initial review of the incident, […]

West Columbia’s many antique stores are open and ready for business. “Shopping  for antiques is a hobby for many of my customers,” said Doris Edwards, owner of Attic Fanatic, Fine Consignments, Antique Vintage and Traditional Interiors. Her shop is in Triangle City, beside the fountain. As some of the restraints […]

The West Columbia Fire Department is on the scene of a vehicle Collisionon Sunset Blvd in West Columbia, at N. Hook Ave. The crash occurred before noon, Thursday. The West Columbia Police, EMS and Lexington County Fire Services are also on the scene. The WCFD is asking motorists to please […]

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation, one of the fastest growing pharmaceutical companies in the country, Thursday announced a new partnership with One Medical, a leading national digital health and primary care organization that combines 24/7 access to virtual care and digital health tools with COVID-19 testing services to businesses and employees. “Re-opening […]

The West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater, 109 Alexander Road, West Columbia, is temporarily closed due to flooding.

Margaret Causey is the owner of Old Mill Antique Mall. Her mother bought the building at 310 State St. more than 36 years ago. Upstairs, in the office of the building, photos were found of the building. It used to be Deluxe Cleaners. Causey said she thinks the cleaners was […]

Governor Henry McMaster today announced that attraction facilities will be permitted to open throughout South Carolina beginning Friday, May 22nd. The governor’s announcement comes after AccelerateSC has been meeting for nearly a month to determine the safest ways to reinvigorate the state’s economy. The “Response” component of AccelerateSC has established exhaustive safety […]

Two people died in a fire early Wednesday morning in Richland County. Crews responded to a house fire just before 12:30 a.m. in the 1600 block of Chain Gang Road in Eastover. According to Columbia Fire the house was engulfed in flames by the time CFS units arrived. Firefighters found […]

The City of West Columbia hosted a mask pickup for local law enforcement agencies and chambers of commerce for the region, on Wednesday, at the West Columbia City Hall. Congressman Joe Wilson was contacted by SC Health to coordinate the distribution of 10,000 masks. Half of those were given to […]

There is much appreciation for West Columbia’s Riverwalk. Seth Robertson, a high-schooler from Forest Acres said he was tired of sitting at home and watching TV, so he and fellow high school student Lucy Denouden of Rosewood, came to West Columbia’s Riverwalk, Tuesday. “It’s good to get outside,” said Robertson. […]