Brookland United Methodist Church in West Columbia honored some special people, Monday. “Hospice workers go into peoples’ homes to provide “end-of-life” care,” said Mark Payne, Brookland UMC pastor. “What they do is very important.” To recognize the effort of the Hospice care workers, the church conducted a free pick-up lunch, […]

 The West Columbia Beautification Foundation continues to beautify West Columbia this Spring. In April, 31 trees and 172 plants and shrubs were planted along Sunset Boulevard. The new plantings can be found in front of local businesses such as By His Design, Our Savior Lutheran Church, East Point Academy, Liz […]

In January it was announced Dunkin’ Donuts would be built at 2865 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia. The site is in front of the new Marriott International TownPlace Suites, across from Lexington Medical Center, between Bojangles and Freddy’s Burgers. The sign on the property in January indicated three new businesses, including […]

Wonder what is going up next-to Starbucks and Salsarita’s in West Columbia, on Sunset Boulevard at Chris Drive. It’s the new location of Happy China Buffet. Happy China is currently in the Westland Square shopping center, with Food Lion, in the 2200 block of Sunset Boulevard. In November, it was […]

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the bicyclist who died after being struck by a motor vehicle, Sunday at approximately 12:35 p.m. in the 4100 block of Fish Hatchery Road. According to Fisher, Mr. Charles Justin McCaskill, 36, of Gaston was riding his bicycle along the road when he […]

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 […]