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Woman shot in Lexington early Sunday morning

Lexington County deputies are investigating a shooting incident that took place Sunday morning in the 200 block of Whiteford Way, in Lexington. According to the department, a woman was transported to the hospital early Sunday morning with a gunshot wound. Her wound is not life-threatening, according to a LCSD report. […]

Vehicle goes through fence, lands in Lexington backyard

The Lexington Police Department reported Saturday night that an incident involving a vehicle occurred near the Hobby Lobby and a Hope Ferry Plantation neighborhood around 10 p.m. According to the LPD, a vehicle had a likely mechanical malfunction and drove through parking lot fencing, over a retaining wall, landing in […]

West Columbia restaurants offer New Year’s Eve dining at its finest

New Year’s Eve is a night to go out, and West Columbia offers the best restaurants at which to celebrate. Al’s Upstairs Italian Restaurant, at 304 Meeting Street, is open New Year’s Eve and offers a romantic setting to enjoy the restaurant’s special New Year’s Eve menu. Al’s Upstairs specializes […]

West Columbia restaurants offer New Year’s Eve dining at its finest

Vintage photos from City of West Columbia, SCDOT

The City of West Columbia has been posting vintage photos of West Columbia on the city’s Facebook page, and asking for information regarding the events and people in the photos. There are also some photos from days-gone-by posted on the SCDOT Facebook page. Here are some of those photos. Click […]

Historical photos show Gervais Street Bridge at different stages

Photos archived by the South Carolina Department of Transportation depict the Gervais Street Bridge at different stages of the bridge’s existence. With a photo or two of a time when the current bridge was not yet constructed. Click on photos to enlarge. .

Grind your greens, and get mulch back – Tree drop-off locations

Grind your greens, and get mulch back Springdale Mayor Michael Bishop is reminding residents that here is a green way to dispose of your Christmas tree when it comes time to throw it away. Keep the Midlands Beautiful has created a program called “Grinding of the Greens” where you can […]

No trash pick-up Monday and Tuesday – West Columbia – Cayce holiday Sanitation pick-up reminder

The City of West Columbia will not collect yard trash during the week of Christmas. Sanitation Services for the week of Christmas and New Year’s Day are as follows: Usual pick-up day Monday, December 24: Household garbage ONLY will be collected on Thursday, December 27 Usual pick-up day Tuesday, December […]

Student artwork featured at Art on State

Amelia H. (pictured left) was selected as the first place winner of the West Columbia holiday art competition. She was announced as the winner at the West Columbia Tree Lighting ceremony, Dec. 7. Her art work was on the cover of the tree lighting program, It is also featured on […]

Full moon visible, even after sunrise

Have you noticed the full moon in the last few days? It has not only been big and bright when it rises in the evening; the moon is visible past sunrise. Here is a photo over Northside Middle School in West Columbia. There was also a thick frost covering the […]