G.L. Locklear is the historian of West Columbia. “I’ve looked up the genealogy for many, many families,” said Locklear. And in his research, he has found out a lot about the history of the area. From the day when steamships were abundant in the Congaree River to auto dealerships on […]

G.L. Locklear is the historian of West Columbia. “I’ve looked up the genealogy for many, many families,” said Locklear. And in his research, he has found out a lot about the history of the area. From the day when steamships were abundant in the Congaree River to auto dealerships on […]

West Columbia Mayor Bobby Horton and and West Columbia City Council presented the city’s Water and Sewer Utilities Employees with a resolution recognizing them for their exemplary service and dedication. Mayor Pro-Tem Miles, pictured, made the presentation at Tuesday’s council meeting.  

A Lexington man who has been charged with attempted murder. According to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department the man shot a woman in his driveway early Tuesday morning. James Mason Stork, 29, is charged with three counts of attempted murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and discharging […]

The City of West Columbia has published its second newsletter for August and September. The second edition includes information on the 70th anniversary of Zesto, and West Columbia’s Interactive Art Park. There is an article on the Black Rooster French Restaurant opening in the Brookland complex. Note the daily opening […]

Joe Taylor of Southland Capital partners has been presented with the Quarterly Appearance Award by the West Columbia Beautification Foundation. Taylor, center, is with Melissa Sprouse-Browne, chairwoman of the WCBF and Bill Mooneyhan vice chairman. At the WCBF meeting, Board members discussed the annual Tribute to Trees. The Tribute for […]

Black Rooster opens in West Columbia at 5 p.m. Tuesday. It will “be in the “soft opening” mode,” this week according to a post on the restaurant’s Facebook page. The French restaurant is a brasserie or bistro-type establishment. It’s at the lower corner of the Brookland complex overlooking the scenic […]

Piecewise Coffee Company was surrounded by friends, family, local residents and community leaders, when it officially opened with a ribbon-cutting Monday. It’s at 2001 State Street, Cayce. Cayce Mayor Elise Partin and Mayor Pro Tem Tara Almond, with Executive Director Richard Skipper of the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber – and […]

Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released the name of the individual who was found unresponsive sitting on a park bench Friday morning at the intersection of Montgomery Street and S. Holly Street, in the Rosewood section of Columbia. Hunter Craig Hollingsworth, 58, of Grove Lane, West Columbia, was found […]