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Governor orders ‘nonessential’ businesses to close because of COVID-19

Gov. Henry McMaster issued an order Tuesday, closing down all non-essential businesses in South Carolina due to the coronavirus. The order applies to thousands of businesses across the state. Businesses to be closed include gyms, spas, nightclubs, barber shops, hair salons, tattoo parlors, waxing salons, fitness centers, bowling alleys, arcades, […]

High School student drowns in Lake Wateree

A Lugoff Elgin High School student drowned Tuesday, according to Kershaw County Coroner David West. West identified the drowning victim as Armando Cervantes Estrada, 18, from the Lugoff area. West said several teens were on Lake Wateree at the Buck Hill Landing on the Lugoff side of the lake. West […]

The COMET Implements More COVID-19 Safety Measures

In monitoring COVID-19, The COMET is striving to exhaust all measures to keep passengers safe. Understanding the potential challenges that the community may face in the coming weeks, we continue to encourage all riders to limit travel to only that which is essential. As we attempt to be of service […]

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 […]