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A coronavirus case or two in West Columbia, according to DHEC

The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control has published a chart that shows the number of COVID-19 cases by zip code. Click here to see list of COVID-19 cases by zip code The chart, as of Friday, showed one case of coronavirus in West Columbia, or the 29169 zip […]

Cayce wants Gov. Henry McMaster to immediately issue a statewide mandatory Shelter-in-Place Order

Cayce City Council has unanimously approved a resolution that calls for Gov. Henry McMaster to immediately issue a statewide mandatory Shelter-in-Place Order to fight COVID-19. Council supports the order “for the health and well-being of Cayce residents and all South Carolinians.” A release from Cayce Spokeswoman Ashley Hunter, notes that […]

2 charged in Lexington County fatal shooting

Lexington County deputies have located and arrested two teens charged in connection with a fatal shooting Friday night. Daniel Taylor Jones, 18, and Christopher David Shumpert, 19, are charged with murder, attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. Barry Chavis Jr. was fatally […]

Be aware crossing the bridge, Columbia issues shelter-in-place order

Be aware if you are driving across the Klapman, Gervais or Blossom Street bridges from Lexington County, into Columbia. Columbia City Council approved a shelter-in-place order, Thursday. The “stay home, stay safe” ordinance prohibits individuals from traveling through or congregating in the streets, or in public places in the City […]

West Columbia businesses adjust to COVID-19 crisis

As a result of the coronavirus crisis, West Columbia business owners are becoming resourceful. “We offering cupcake kits for kids,” said Jolene Bailey of Buttercreme Dreams, 1230 C Ave. She said the cupcake kits are a quick pick-up item with a theme. This week there are dinosaurs and mermaids, included […]

West Columbia City Operated Parks Remain Closed – Riverwalk Parking Lots Closed Due to Flooding

The City of West Columbia has issued a reminder: All City of West Columbia Parks remain closed. The West Columbia Riverwalk and Amphitheater and Moffatt Street entrance parking lots are now closed due to flooding.

Lexington man accused of operating chop shop

Lexington County deputies have arrested a man charged in connection to the operation of an alleged chop shop near Pelion. Stephen Johnson Craft II, 41, is charged with two counts of removing of falsifying vehicle identification numbers, according to arrest warrants. “Investigators found a camper stashed on property in the […]

West Columbia mayor updates the State of the City

West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles issued a message Tuesday afternoon, regarding the efforts of the City of West Columbia, as it deals with the coronavirus crisis. “Just had a great conversation with (SC) Governor (Henry) McMaster,” said Miles. “He called to check on the people of West Columbia. I am […]

Mooneyhan’s Auto Service selling hand sanitizer for children’s charity

There is hand sanitizer available, for sale, at Mooneyhan’s Auto Service. The hand sanitizer is being offered by the non-profit Scooter Scott project. All proceeds from the sale go to help high school kids.

The COMET is still running routes, it is a vital tool to transport citizens

The COMET is a vital tool for transportation in the Midlands that is committed to connecting citizens to the places they need to go safely and reliably. During this time, we have been asked “Why are buses still on the road?”. To understand the answer, one must first understand that […]