3 Seconds…and Counting Unveiled at West Columbia Riverwalk

The City of West Columbia unveiled a 27-foot-long and 9.5 feet in diameter bottle sculpture on Friday, September 27, 2019, at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater. The artist, Karl L. Larsen, locally sourced the almost 12,000 bottles used for the project in less than a month from citizens who brought […]

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Coroner IDs man killed in Friday crash

Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a vehicle collision that occurred in the 200 block of James Dunbar Road near Pelion shortly before 9 a.m., Friday. According to Coroner Fisher, Mr. David Charles Dickerson, 52, of Pelion was pronounced dead at the scene due to his […]

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105 public parking spaces added in West Columbia

The City of West Columbia’s Public Parking Garage at 310 Court Avenue, near  State Street in the Brookland Development is now open to the public. There are street parking spots open too.  This project adds 105 parking spaces to West Columbia’s river district. The parking is free. Future parking projects in […]

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Rhythm on the River begins Friday, shuttle provided

The 2019 Rhythm on the River Fall Concert Series begins Friday night. The shows are from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater. Rob Crosby and Sour Wood Honey are playing. A shuttle is provided by the City of West Columbia Parking Information for Rhythm on […]

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New parks draw activity to State + Meeting, free WiFi too

The new parks in West Columbia are sparking activity in the business community. “You can see it coming,” said Mark Plessinger, owner of Frame of Mind at 140 State Street. “You can feel it coming.” Plessinger said the new mural off of State Street in the alleyway leading to the […]

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Man dies in motorcycle crash, coroner identifies

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the motorcyclist who in a collision with a vehicle. The crash that occurred in the 960 block of Two Notch Road in Lexington at approximately 11:35 a.m., Thursday. According to Fisher, Mr. Dallas Ashton Kalin, 23, of Lexington was pronounced dead shortly after […]

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Woodridge Memorial Park holds Ribbon Cutting

Woodridge Memorial Park held an Open House and Ribbon Cutting, Wednesday, at its 138 Corley Mill Road location with the Greater Lexington Chamber of Commerce.  Pictured L to R:   Gregg Pinner-Family Service Advisor, Chad Frye – Market Leader for Thompson & Woodridge , David Hardee – Location Leader w/ Woodridge. […]

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Kyra Picardo is Chamber’s Student of the Month

Kyra Picardo, as student at Lexington School District Two’s Busbee Creative Arts Center was recognized as Student of the Month as the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce meeting, Tuesday. It was held at Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church. Pictured with Kyra, middle, are Richard Skipper, the Chamber’s executive director and […]

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West Columbia introduces Take Pride in the West Side anti-litter campaign

Don’t Trash Where We Splash is one of the slogans that is part of the City of West Columbia’s new initiative to stop littering. Take Pride in the West Side is another. Based on the belief that our rivers are the jewels of the city, the campaign is committed to […]

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Beth Brooks is Chamber’s Teacher of the Month

Beth Brooks of Lexington School District Two’s Busbee Creative Arts Center was recognized as Teacher of the Month as the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce meeting, Tuesday. It was held at Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church. Pictured with Brooks, middle, are Richard Skipper, the Chamber’s executive director and Stephanie Hucks, […]

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