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West Columbia, community unite to protect homes from Carolina Crossroads project

The collective West Columbia community breathed a sigh of relief when word came down recently that the Carolina Crossroads project would not go through parts of the city’s residential areas. “We were firmly opposed to that plan,” said West Columbia Mayor Bobby Horton. “It did not make sense and we […]

Final section of West Columbia Riverwalk has re-opened

The southern section of West Columbia’s Riverwalk had been closed since it was damaged in the flood of October 2015. That section has re-opened. At the West Columbia City Council meeting, Tuesday, Tara Greenwood, the city’s director of grants, said the work to repair the damaged portion of Riverwalk will re-open […]

SCDOT to host “Alternatives” meeting on I-20/26/126 Corridor project, Sept. 19

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) invites the public to attend the upcoming Reasonable Alternatives Public Information Meeting to provide feedback on improvements for “Malfunction Junction” through the Carolina Crossroads I-20/26/126 Corridor Project. The purpose of the meeting is to present and solicit comments from the public on the […]

Airport defeats Lower Richland in volleyball

By Hannah Stone On the volleyball court, Tuesday night, the Airport Lady Eagles defeated the Lower Richland Lady Diamonds in three straight sets. 1st set: 25-16 2nd: 25-23 3rd: 25-19. Senior Libero Allie Spires with 17 digs, Sophmore hitter Amea Zeigler with 8 kills, Senior Brantley Hill and Junior Hanna Foster with […]

Gamecock win does not fit with prognostications

When Clemson dethroned Nick Saban and Alabama in last year’s National Championship instant classic, it sent a shot heard around the college football world. Clemson’s defense, Dabo Swinney, Deshaun Watson and Hunter Renfrow out-gutted what is said to be college football’s greatest powerhouse. But not only did Clemson’s feat bolster […]

Remember: Food Truck Friday in Springdale

The Town of Springdale will have its popular Food Truck event at 5 p.m. Friday. Scott Benny’s back and it has added Doggy Bagz and La Cochinita Mexican BBQ to its food truck event, Friday evening. It’s in the lot beside (and across the street from) the old Jewelry Warehouse […]

Flock to the Block Party being held with Airport High School’s Homecoming

A Flock to the Block Party, with vendors, food trucks, and music by DJ Skinny, is scheduled for 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29. The FREE community block party and festival are part of Airport High School’s Homecoming festivities. The festivities are scheduled to begin after The Eagles’ Homecoming Parade. Stop […]

Body of missing boater found in Lake Murray, Sunday

The body of former Columbia firefighter Durham DeLaura was found in Lake Murray Sunday morning. “He was found around 10 a.m., said Capt. Robert McCullough, spokesman for the S.C. Department of Natural Resources. “A Lexington County deputy spotted Mr. DeLaura.” Officials believe DeLaura, 35, fell out of his 15-foot boat […]

Lexington County coroner identifies 21-year-old man killed in I-20 crash

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died due to a single-vehicle accident on Saturday evening. The crash occurred around 7 p.m., on Interstate 20 eastbound near mile marker 60 in Lexington County. According to Fisher, Mr. Wyatt Dakota Duval, 21, of Lugoff was killed after being […]

West Columbia is friendly to business, a one-stop shop

Businesses are the backbone of the community. They are a sign of prosperity and health. And the rate of new business coming to the City of West Columbia is ever-increasing. If there is a key to growth, it’s a prompt response, efficiency and a general respect for the prospective entrepreneur. […]