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High number of traffic fatalities recorded in Lexington County in 2018

There has been a spike in Lexington County traffic fatalities this year, according to data from the South Carolina Department of Public Safety. There have been 62 deaths on Lexington County roads in 2018. That is 20 more fatalities than were recorded at the same time period in 2017. There […]

Cayce Riverwalk and Timmerman Trail closed

The Congaree River is at 16 feet Monday morning because of all of the rain, according to a report from the City of Cayce. For safety purposes, all portions of the Cayce Riverwalk and Timmerman Trail are closed Monday.

BI-LO Provides Caroline’s Cart in Anticipation of West Columbia’s Enabling Park

With the City of West Columbia recently breaking ground on the world-class Enabling Park on the corner of Hudson and Oliver Streets last month, local area businesses are beginning to provide additional accommodations for individuals with special needs. Tim Smith, Manager of the BI-LO in Parkland Plaza, collaborated with West […]

Congaree River is flooding Riverwalk – Video

The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a flood warning for the Congaree River at Congaree National Park-Gadsden and the Congaree River at Carolina Eastman, affecting Richland, Lexington and Calhoun counties. The latest flood warning was issued at 2:39 p.m. Monday. At Congaree Swamp National Park-Gadsden at 2 p.m. […]

West Columbia neighborhood groups show appreciation for city employees with luncheon

Members of some neighborhood groups treated several West Columbia employees to a luncheon Friday. Donations were collected from residents in the Westover Acres Community Crime Watch Club, Saluda Chase Homeowners Association, Westover Acres Homeowners Association, and the Guignard Neighborhood Association for the meal. It was held at the B Avenue […]

West Columbia lights tree, City Hall illuminated for the Christmas season

There was a chill in the air for the its 14th Annual West Columbia Tree Lighting ceremony Friday night. “It’s December, so we can expect it to be a little cold,” said West Columbia Mayor Bobby Horton. But the chill in the air at City Hall didn’t stop the the […]

Police charge West Columbia man

Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green announced the arrest of John William Rivenbark Jr.,46, of West Columbia, for an incident that occurred at Tractor Supply at 5589 Sunset Blvd. in Lexington. According to the announcement, officers were dispatched to an alarm at Tractor Supply Company Monday around 10:10 p.m. When the […]

Lexington 2 School District students on national honor roll for Advanced Placement

Lexington School Distinct Two is one of three South Carolina school districts – and 373 across the United States and Canada – being honored by the College Board with placement on the 9th Annual AP District Honor Roll. Districts included on the 9th Annual Honor Roll had to, since 2016, […]

Reminder- West Columbia’s 14th Annual Tree Lighting is 6:30 p.m., Friday

The City of West Columbia is hosting the 14th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, December 7, 2018, at 6:30 PM, at West Columbia City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia, SC. Each year, West Columbia area elementary schools hold a “What Christmas Means To Me” contest. The essay […]

Christmas season not complete without visit to zoo’s Lights Before Christmas

The “Lights Before Christmas” at Riverbanks Zoo is a tradition the people of West Columbia know well because of the easy access. The entrance to the zoo’s Botanical Gardens is off of Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia and The Lights Before Christmas have been a staple of the season for […]