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December-January West Columbia Newsletter is out, with updates from West Columbia City Council Members and a Message from the Mayor

The December-January West Columbia Newsletter has been published – Click here for a link – It has a message from West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles and updates from the districts of West Columbia City Council members. Also included are articles about True BBQ, Greedy Rascals, and Sandhills Pediatrics.

West Columbia Fire Chief Marquis Solomon offers tips to help keep your home safer in winter; Practice energy efficiency, too

In West Columbia Fire Chief Marquis Solomon’s 26-year career in fire service, he has worked through many winters. He said it is a good idea to take precautions to make sure your home is safe in the cold weather months. “There are some circumstances that occur in the winter that […]

House in Irmo is damaged by fire, no injuries reported, according to Irmo Fire District

Irmo Fire District crews with assistance from Columbia Fire Department (SC) responded to a residential structure fire in the 200 block of Braewick Road in Irmo shortly after 9 Tuesday morning. There was extensive damage to the house, but there were no injuries, not even the pets, according to the […]

City of West Columbia Developing Safe Streets and Roads Safety Plan with Federal Grant Funding – See The Details Regarding the Public Input Meeting and Survey Information

The City of West Columbia is developing a Safe Street and Roads Safety Action Plan (SAP). This effort is part of the City’s commitment to the Safe System Approach, a national strategy designed to eliminate transportation-related deaths and serious injuries. This initiative stems directly from goals and priorities identified by […]

The FREE 2026 Cayce Calendar is out with photos of Soiree, Willie Wells, a pony, and a train

The 2026 Cayce Calendar is out. The new calendars feature Muffin the Therapy Horse on the cover. Each month on the calendar has a photo taken in Cayce by local photographers who submitted their photo that was chosen for the Cayce Calendar contest. List of winners and their photo and […]

2 in Lexington County charged with trafficking fentanyl, and other drug and firearms offenses

A Lexington County man and woman were arrested two weeks ago after Lexington County deputies conducted a traffic stop. Jonathon Shockley, 26, was charged with two counts of trafficking fentanyl, two counts of possession with intent to distribute cocaine, one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, one count […]

The switch is flipped to light up the City of West Columbia’s Christmas Tree at Friday night ceremony

The City of West Columbia kicked off the Christmas season, Friday, with an evening of music, community spirit, and traditions. It was the City’s 21st Annual Christmas Tree Lighting. “What Christmas Means to Me” elementary school essay contest winners read their winning entries and student artwork of contest winners adorned […]

SCDOT to shift traffic to 2 lanes early Tuesday morning (Dec. 9) on Sunset Blvd (US 378) over Twelve Mile Creek in Lexington

SCDOT will shift traffic lanes overnight on Sunset Boulevard (US 378) at Twelve Mile Creek in Lexington County. The lane shift will be completed before early morning traffic on Tuesday, Dec. 9. Two lanes of traffic will remain open in each direction throughout bridge construction. Signs will be placed and […]

Early voting begins Monday, Dec. 8, for S.C. House District 88, John Lastinger encourages voters to take advantage of early voting

John Lastinger, Republican candidate for S.C. House District 88, is encouraging voters to take advantage of early voting, which runs December 8–19, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Lexington County Elections Administration Building, 605 W. Main Street, Lexington. The ballot includes one Republican and one Democrat […]

Town of Lexington Christmas Parade is Sunday Dec. 7, some roads will be closed and detours are in place

There will be road closures and detours during the afternoon of Sunday, Dec. 7, for the Town of Lexington Christmas Parade in downtown Lexington. The changes were announced in a press release from Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green. The road closures and detours will begin at 1 p.m. with the […]