Car overturns in Irmo, results in minor injuries
Personnel from the Irmo Fire district were busy tending to an overturned vehicle in the 5600 block of Wescott Road, Thursday morning. The road was blocked for a while because of the incident. Only one car was involved. After striking a tree the car landed on its roof in the […]
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Everything you need to know about the Meeting Street Music Fest THIS Weekend in West Columbia: Road Closures, Parking, What To Bring and More
The City of West Columbia’s Award-Winning 2nd Meeting Street Music Fest is this Friday and Saturday, September 6-7, 2024. This year’s festival features multiple genres of music, two days of FREE entertainment, dance lessons, and more. Click here to see the promotional video Road Closure (Map Attached) Meeting Street will be closed from 9th Street […]
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Hannah Pond, Busbee Middle School Teacher, selected for prestigious scholarship
A Lexington Two middle school teacher is one of just 10 educators nationwide to be selected as a recipient of the Javits-Frasier Scholarship, presented by the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC.) Hannah Pond, an 8th grade ELA/English I teacher at Busbee Creative Arts Academy, will attend the NAGC’s convention […]
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West Columbia hotels offering shuttle rides and discounts for Meeting Street Music Fest visitors
Two West Columbia hotels are offering discounts and shuttle rides for Meeting Street Music Fest visitors. The 2nd Annual Meeting Street Music Fest begins Friday evening (Sept. 6) and extends into Saturday (Sept. 7) in West Columbia. The times for the Meeting Street Music Fest on Friday are from 6 PM until 9 […]
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David Goff, Lexington 2 Teacher of the Year, recognized by West Columbia City Council
David Goff was named Lexington 2 Teacher of the Year on Aug. 2. Goff, a West Columbia native and resident, was recognized and presented with a resolution by the West Columbia City Council, Tuesday, at council’s September meeting. Goff graduated from Lexington Two’s alternative school program and he teaches English […]
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WCPD Cpl. Annie DiNovo recognized as Officer of the Quarter by West Columbia City Council
Cpl. Annie DiNovo was recognized as Officer of the Quarter, Tuesday by West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles, Mayor Pro-Tem Mickey Pringle with the West Columbia City Council, and Police Chief Marion Boyce. Known for her work ethic and strong leadership, Cpl. DiNovo was recently promoted into the role of assistant […]
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Zaxby’s in Cayce has been torn down, but it’s coming back
There no longer is a building housing the Zaxby’s restaurant at 821 Knox-Abbott Drive in Cayce. The building has been torn down. Where Zaxby’s once stood is a vacant lot. There are two banner signs, facing Knox-Abbott Drive, on the property. One sign says: “Closed for Renovations – Be right […]
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Cayce Red Lobster, on Knox-Abbott Drive, is closed, named removed from sign
A TV news report from Aug. 27, announced more Red Lobster restaurant locations were scheduled to close, including the Red Lobster at 1270 Knox Abbott Drive in Cayce. The national Red Lobster chain is going through bankruptcy proceedings. More than 100 Red Lobster restaurants, across the country, have closed. By […]
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Shooting captured on a Recorded Phone Call, Lexington County Man convicted of Murder and sentenced to 48 years in Prison
Cleveland Stone, Jr., a 23-year-old man from West Columbia, was convicted last week by a Lexington County jury and sentenced to 48 years without parole for the murder of Michael Funny, age 66, which occurred on August 25, 2022, on Glenn Road in the West Columbia area of Lexington County. […]
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Reminder and Guide to West Columbia’s Meeting Street Music Fest, Friday, and Saturday, Sept. 6-7
The 2nd Annual Meeting Street Music Fest begins this Friday evening (Sept. 6) and extends into Saturday (Sept. 7) in West Columbia. The times for the Meeting Street Music Fest on Friday are from 6 PM until 9 PM at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater for the Waterfront Warm-Up. On Saturday the music starts […]
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