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Gray Collegiate defeats St. Joes Saturday, to play Lee Central Tuesday

Gray Collegiate Academy defeated St.Joseph’s, 83-31, in the second round of the 2A state basketball playoffs, Saturday night. The game was played on the campus of Allen University. The War Eagles, from West Columbia, used its size and athletic advantage over the Knights from Greenville, to jump out early. Despite […]

West Columbia man killed in Columbia shooting

Richland County Coroner Gary Watts released the names Saturday of the two people who died overnight in a shooting at 926 Johnson Avenue, in Columbia. The incident occurred around 12:50 a.m., Saturday. According to the Columbia Police Department the men argued over cab fare before the shooting. Rayvon Wilmot, 38, […]

East Point Academy celebrates Chinese New Year

By Amy Roper-East Point Academy – Photos by Ashley Sturkie/Amy Roper East Point Academy in West Columbia has been abuzz with activity as the school and community celebrates Chinese New Year and the ringing in of the Year of the Dog. The celebration kicked off with the sixth annual Chinese […]

Lexington County Sheriff implements plan to retain employees

The Lexington County Council has approved a program Sheriff Jay Koon will start immediately to help his department recruit and retain employees. Koon presented details of a monetary incentive package during the last council meeting. The initiative is the first phase of a comprehensive recruitment and retention plan that was […]

West Columbia’s “Taste on the River” a highly anticipated good time

“Taste on the River” is the West Columbia Beautification Foundation’s signature event. This year it is from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27, at Stone River in West Columbia. Melissa Sprouse Browne leads the WCBF and she said “Taste on the River” is one of the most-anticipated […]

Rash of car break-ins in West Columbia, police seek help to identify suspects

The West Columbia Police Department is requesting assistance from the community in locating two suspects who broke into several vehicles from Jan. 31-through-Feb. 11. Most of the thefts occurred in the Westover Acres neighborhood, which is located behind Rush’s in the 2300 block of Sunset Blvd. The two men pictured […]

Lots to do in winter, if you live in West Columbia

It can be cold outside in the month of February, but that does not stop the people of West Columbia from being active. Kelly Strickland of West Columbia, makes the most of the winter months. “When the weather is not as nice outdoors, like most people, we are indoors more,” […]

Dr. Rudy Mancke’s Guided Nature Tour of Timmerman Trail coming in April

Join Dr. Rudy Mancke for the annual Guided Nature Tour of Timmerman Trail on Saturday, April 7th. Participants will be given the chance to explore plants, animals and geology of the area. This tour is free of charge

16-year-old missing, sheriff asks public for help to find

Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is requesting the community’s assistance in locating a missing person. The Sheriff states that Lauren Floyd was last seen on Saturday, Feb. 3, at a residence off Broad River Road. Lauren has not been in contact with her family since Friday, Jan. 26, 2018; this has caused […]

6 Airport High School players sign to play college football

Wednesday is National Signing Day and six Airport High School football players — including twin brothers — declared their intent Wednesday to play their sport at the college level. The Lexington Two athletes are: Wesley Gilliard — North Greenville University Zachary Moseley — Missouri Valley College Justin Rivers — Newberry College […]