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West Columbia Police initiate summer clean-up program for seniors, disabled citizens

The West Columbia Police Department along with citizen volunteers will be conducting a summer clean-up program for senior citizens and disabled citizens needing assistance with projects such as: mowing, yard work and minor debris removal. Click here to get download application form The program was started on May 4, and […]

Lexington County Fire Service responds to vehicle fire on Sunset Boulevard

A crew from the Lexington County Fire Service responded to vehicle fire on Sunset Boulevard just before 11 a.m. in West Columbia, Saturday. Firefighters used a hose to put out the fire. The incident occurred at Henbet Drive.

West Columbia Celebrating National Public Works Week with Backhoe Rodeo

The City of West Columbia invites you to the second West Columbia Backhoe Rodeo in celebration of Public Works Week. City employees will compete to demonstrate accuracy and precision skills with the use of a backhoe in the Backhoe Rodeo from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Monday, at the West Columbia Community Center, 754 B […]

Second person dies after Wednesday crash in Lexington County

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the second individual who died after a vehicle collision. The crash occurred in the 3500 block of Augusta Highway near Gilbert at approximately 5:50 a,m. Wednesday. According to Fisher, Mr. Robert Anthony O’Kelley, 44, of Batesburg was pronounced dead at an area hospital, […]

From brunch to lunch on Mother’s Day, options in West Columbia

Sunday is Mother’s Day and you can expect a lot of activity at some dining hot spots in West Columbia. And they are not all indoors. Brookland Brunch is an effort between Soda City and West Columbia’s new Brookland development. It’s the first and only riverside brunch. It’s conducted every […]

Airport High School wins 4A Upper State baseball championship

Airport played two game Wednesday, to th eone win the team needed to be crowned the Class 4A Upper State baseball champion. and punch its ticket to the state championship series. In the first game South Aiken jumped out in front of the Eages 5-1 win. But the Thouroughbreads had […]

Overturned tractor-trailer closes 1 lane of Highway 321 in Lexington County

One lane of Highway 321, at the Highway 21 split, was closed Wednesday afternoon due to an overturned tractor-trailer. No injuries were reported, but emergency response personnel asked motorists to seek an alternate route, and to slow down while the area was being cleared.

Woman killed in Lexington County crash is identified

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a motor vehicle collision. It occurred in the 3500 block of Augusta Highway near Gilbert at approximately 5:50 a.m on Wednesday. According to Fisher, Ms. Margaret Anne Burke, 61, of Batesburg was pronounced dead at the scene. Burke […]

West Columbia Beautification Foundation spruces up city as spring is upon us

Good Friday, and Easter, are upon us and spring is definitely in the air in West Columbia. There is a lot to look forward to, so get outside and enjoy the best of your city. Some events are planned and some are part of the city’s natural beauty. The First […]

Airport High School Principal resigns

Airport High School Principal Brad Coleman has resigned, about a month after he was put on administrative leave. Brad Coleman submitted his resignation at a meeting of the Lexington School District Two Board Thursday afternoon. The resignation is official as of June 30. Coleman had been put on administrative leave […]