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Cayce Riverwalk Phase II Grand Reopening is Thursday

The Grand Reopening of Phase II of the Cayce Riverwalk is at 3 p.m., Thursday. “The Cayce Riverwalk is such an essential part of our resident’s recreational life, and we are so thrilled to reopen Phase II of the Cayce Riverwalk for the public to enjoy. We look forward to […]

Springdale plans to install new splash pad beside town hall

The Town of Springdale will install a new splash pad at the site where there is an older water feature. Springdale plans to install new splash pad beside town hall “We hope to have it ready for use this summer,” said Springdale Mayor Michael Bishop. The new splash pad will be […]

Tuesday morning was foggy in West Columbia – photos

Dense fog blanketed West Columbia, Tuesday morning. The National Weather Service in Columbia issued a dense fog warning that lasted until mid-morning.

23 injured in school bus versus SUV crash in Lexington County

The Lexington County EMS, Lexington County Fire Service, the S.C. Highway Patrol and the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department responded to 400 block of Blackville Road in Lexington County. There was a bus versus vehicle collision in Gaston about 7:40 a.m., Tuesday. There 23 “patients” as the LCSD described them, from […]

Cayce’s Soiree on State, Cayce Festival of the Arts is April 14

The second annual Soiree on State will be held on April 14. New this year, the City of Cayce has partnered with the Cayce Avenues Neighborhood Association to combine the Cayce Festival of the Arts with Soiree on State. The partnership will expand the Soiree on State to include more […]

Lexington County deputies charge man in Gaston shooting

A Columbia man faces a handful of charges after a Saturday evening shooting on Havenwood Drive in Gaston. Michael Eugene Parker, 37, is charged with attempted murder, first and second degree assault and battery, domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, […]

West Columbia offices closed, sanitation crews not running on Monday

The City of West Columbia City Hall will be closed Monday, February 19, in observance of Presidents Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, February 20. Household garbage, yard trash, and recycling WILL NOT be collected on Monday. Sanitation customers that normally receive services on Monday, will have household garbage […]

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 […]