West Columbia Big Lots is reopening, now hiring
The West Columbia Big Lots in the Woodberry Plaza, at 3230 Augusta Road (US 1) is going to reopen. The store is currently taking applications for new employees. A flyer on the door reads: “We want you to be a part of the Big Lots comeback.” There is a bar […]
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Taylor Watford Foundation looking for volunteers for its 5K Run/Walk For Hope on May 17 – Sign-Up Link
The Taylor Watford Foundation needs 20 more volunteers for it 5K Run/Walk For Hope on May 17. Volunteers will be asked to stand at cross streets and point runners in the right direction. The task is super simple but is the most important. Volunteers will get a code to give […]
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SCDOT will reduce a portion of I-26 westbound to one lane in Newberry County, beginning April 28, for bridge repairs
The South Carolina Department of Transportation will reduce I-26 Westbound over the Palmetto Trail (mile marker 83) and over Indian Creek (mile marker 65) to one lane beginning April 28 for bridge repairs. The continuous, single-lane closures are expected to last until the end of May. Drivers should expect delays and seek alternate […]
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Gervais Street Bridge Dinner will be back in October of 2025 with new, but familiar, leadership
After a one-year hiatus, The Gervais Street Bridge Dinner is coming back in October of 2025. A specific date has not been set yet, but it will be announced as soon as it is established. Stay tuned to the Gervais Street Bridge Dinner Facebook page (Click here) for continuing details as we […]
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West Columbia’s Smart Online Portal for water meters launched, read about it in the April-May City of West Columbia Newsletter
The City of West Columbia’s April-May Newsletter is out. And one of the articles in the newsletter features the City’s new Smart Online Portal for water meters. Click here to see the new April-May Newsletter. Read about the new online water meter portal below: At the March 2025 West Columbia […]
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Thousands flock to Cayce for Tartan Day South – See the Photos
It was a day bathed in bright sunshine, with a breeze blowing through Cayce’s Historic Columbia Speedway, Saturday as Tartan Day South commenced. Visitors of every age came from at least five different states to take in the festival that celebrates Celtic culture, heritage, and traditions. It’s in it 13th […]
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Tartan Day South features music, athletic contests, food, dance Saturday at Cayce’s Historic Columbia Speedway – See the Schedule – Gates open at 8:30 a.m. – Music Friday night, too
Saturday is the big day at Tartan Day South at Cayce’s Historic Columbia Speedway. And there is a traditional Kirkin’ of the Tartans celebration is at the City of West Columbia, SC Riverwalk Amphitheatre, Sunday. (Click here for Tickets) Friday, April 4: An evening of Celtic concerts at Icehouse Amphitheater in Lexington featuring […]
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West Columbia City Council recognizes Brian Habing for his dedication to education and the West Columbia community
The West Columbia Mayor and City Council recognized Brian Habing at the regular City Council meeting, Tuesday. A West Columbia resident, Brian began his career as an Associate Professor of Statistics at the University of South Carolina in 1998. Since then, Brian’s many accomplishments at USC have been both significant […]
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Richland County Sheriff’s Department investigating “person shot” in Columbia Mall
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announced a shooting :https://www.facebook.com/RichlandCountySheriffsDepartment “As of 3:30 p.m., deputies responded to 201 Columbia Mall Blvd. due to reports of a person being shot inside the mall. Upon arrival, deputies located one victim who was taken to a local hospital with a confirmed gunshot wound. This […]
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Lexington County Coroner identifies woman who died in crash on Sunset Boulevard, Tuesday
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a two-vehicle accident in the 5000 block of Sunset Blvd in the Lexington area of Lexington County on April 1, 2025. According to Fisher, Mrs. Margie Hayden Cook , 70, of Pelion was pulling out of a parking […]
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