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Melanie Thornton of Riverbank Elementary visits students from a distance

Schools are closed, but that did not stop the learning. Melanie Thornton of Riverbank Elementary School drove the school’s Rolling Reading Room through neighborhoods, last week. Thornton read books from the back of her golf cart. The trip also gave her the chance to catch up with students she saw, […]

Cayce’s Something Borrowed reminds us things will get better after COVID-19

Business may be down currently for Something Borrowed because of the coronavirus, but it will get better once the crisis has passed. The Cayce-based business provides everything from tents and tables to chairs and lights for open houses, festivals, wedding parties, trade shows and meetings. From the Gervais Street Bridge […]

Governor closes off access to public waterways and beaches

Gov. Henry McMaster has closed public access to all beaches and has closed all public boat ramps, landings and other access points on the state’s lakes, rivers and waterways. He said it was based on what people are doing during the state’s fight to stop the spread of COVID-19. “As […]

Motorcycle rider killed in Lexington County crash – Coroner identifies

The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Sunday on I-20 West. It occurred, according to Master Trooper David Jones, at the 53 mile marker near Two Notch Road in Lexington County. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the motorcyclist who died and said the […]

REMINDER: West Columbia garbage schedule altered during coronavirus crisis – Tues. and Thurs. pick-up

Effective Immediately: West Columbia Household Garbage and Recycling will be collected simultaneously. No loose garbage or bags outside of a roll cart will be collected. All garbage and recycling MUST be contained inside of a roll cart. Immediate Sanitation Route Changes: Household Garbage and Recycling Normally collected on Mondays and […]

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 […]