All of Cayce Riverwalk now open

The Cayce Riverwalk is open, including the H. Kelly Jones Park in Riverland Park,  ending at the Thomas Newman boat landing. Phases 1,2, and 3, of the Riverwalk were opened previously.

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2 from West Columbia graduate from Leadership Lexington County

West Columbia Economic Development Director BJ Unthank and IT Director/Public Information Officer Anna Huffman have graduated from Leadership Lexington County.

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Equipped and trained, West Columbia Police officers protect and serve 

Things have come a long way for the West Columbia Police Department. Under the leadership of Police Chief Dennis Tyndall, today’s officers are highly equipped with the latest technology, and they are rigorously trained to use it. “The evolution of technology is astounding,” said Assistant West Columbia Police Chief Scott […]

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West Columbia Beautification Foundation’s Taste on the River is Feb. 26 – With Silent Auction

The West Columbia Beautification Foundation’s Taste on the River is from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26. It’s at Stone River, 121 Alexander Rd, West Columbia, near the Riverwalk Amphitheater. There is a Silent Auction, Getting set up for Online Bidding just takes a few steps. Click here […]

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Free Friday admission to Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens for Lexington County, Richland County residents

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden released a list of events that includes “Free Fridays.” Every Friday in January and February, residents of Lexington and  Richland counties will receive free admission to the zoo and garden. Guests must provide a valid driver’s license, property tax statement, or vehicle registration as proof of […]

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Equipped and trained, West Columbia Police officers protect and serve 

Things have come a long way for the West Columbia Police Department. Under the leadership of Police Chief Dennis Tyndall, today’s officers are highly equipped with the latest technology, and they are rigorously trained to use it. “The evolution of technology is astounding,” said Assistant West Columbia Police Chief Scott […]

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West Columbia Beautification Foundation’s Taste on the River is Feb. 26 – With Silent Auction

The West Columbia Beautification Foundation’s Taste on the River is from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26. It’s at Stone River, 121 Alexander Rd, West Columbia, near the Riverwalk Amphitheater. There is a Silent Auction, Getting set up for Online Bidding just takes a few steps. Click here […]

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Free Friday admission to Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens for Lexington County, Richland County residents

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden released a list of events that includes “Free Fridays.” Every Friday in January and February, residents of Lexington and  Richland counties will receive free admission to the zoo and garden. Guests must provide a valid driver’s license, property tax statement, or vehicle registration as proof of […]

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SCDOT launches blitz to fill potholes, asks public to report

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has launched a statewide effort after weeks of heavy rainfall have brought with it an increase in the number of potholes. In order to help combat the pothole problem, SCDOT is launching a “Pothole Blitz” across the state by focusing our Maintenance crews […]

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Henry McMaster sworn in as South Carolina governor

Under a cloudless and chilly, deep blue sky, Henry McMaster was sworn in, Wednesday, as governor of South Carolina. The ceremony was held on the south steps of the Statehouse in Columbia. McMaster became the 117th governor of the state Jan. 24, 2017 after he was appointed by Gov. Nikki […]

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