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West Columbia’s 14th Annual Tree Lighting is Dec. 7

The City of West Columbia is hosting the 14th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting 6:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 7, at West Columbia City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia. Each year, West Columbia area elementary schools hold a “What Christmas Means To Me” contest. The essay winners from each school […]

Agreement reached to allow for Wilton Road Dam repairs, according to Rep. Micah Caskey email

Springdale Mayor Michael Bishop said in an email Sunday that an agreement has been reached that will allow to the repair of Wilton Road. Bishop said he got the email from S.C. House Rep. Micah Caskey. Below is a copy of the email Bishop sent. Message from House of Rep. […]

Active shooter training is topic at C-WC Chamber Breakfast, Tuesday

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Breakfast Meeting is Tuesday beginning 7:30 a.m. It’s at Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church, 1000 B Ave, West Columbia. FEATURED SPEAKER IS CAPTAIN HAMPTON TAYLOR of the LEXINGTON SHERIFF DEPARTMENT He will discuss “ACTIVE SHOOTER TRAINING FOR BUSINESSES” In the wake of the recent tragedies involving […]

West Columbia’s Interactive Art Park groundbreaking is Tuesday

The City of West Columbia invites you to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for . Scheduled to open in April of 2019, the park will be a beautiful blend of interactive art, landscaping, and convenient parking. Please join us. Event Date: Tuesday, November 27 Time: 4 p.m. Location: 435 Meeting Street, […]

Lexington Two Teachers of the Year honored at reception

Lexington Two’s top teachers were recognized at a reception in their honor last week. The 2018-19 Lexington Two Teachers of the Year include an educator who’s been with the district 25 years, and one who arrived just last year. In comments to family, friends, fellow educators and community members gathered […]

West Columbia businesses ready for Black Friday, Christmas shopping season

As Thanksgiving day fades into evening, all thoughts turn to Black Friday. In West Columbia retailers look forward to Christmas shoppers to boost their bottom line. And shoppers are eager to oblige. “My Black Friday sales already started earlier this week,” said Lainie Lewis, owner of State Street Trading Company […]

Coroner identifies pedestrian killed while crossing road, 4th recent fatality

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher identified a man who was killed after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday at approximately 4:45 p.m. The accident occurred in the 2800 block of Augusta Highway US 1) in Lexington. Four people have been killed on Lexington County roads since last Thursday. A 22-year-old […]

Cayce Department of Public Safety arrests man accused of criminal sexual conduct with minor

A suspect identified as Michael Todd Slater of West Columbia has been arrested and charged by the Cayce Department of Public Safety with one count of criminal sexual conduct with a minor first degree and two counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor third degree. Slater was taken into […]

Record number working, Lexington County has second-lowest unemployment rate

South Carolina’s unemployment rate remained unchanged from September to October at 3.3 percent, according to the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce monthly report. Lexington County had the second-lowest unemployment rate in the state at 2.8 percent. Richland County’s unemployment rate of 3.3 percent (same as the statewide average) was […]

Northside Baptist provides lunch for Riverbank students, SRAA has book parade

Northside Baptist Church provided a Thanksgiving feast for Riverbank Elementary School 4K students feast Tuesday. The students tried different foods and celebrated together. The students at Saluda River Academy for the Arts had a Book Parade, Tuesday. Look who was there. Lexington 2 photos.