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Add your input to West Metro Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan

Make sure to add your input by next Friday, June 17, 2017, to the West Metro Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. Link to website for input

June proclaimed Alzheimer’s Awareness Month by West Columbia City Council

At the West Columbia City Council meeting last Tuesday, the City of West Columbia will proclaimed the month of June as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month during its City Council Meeting. A proclamation was given to Elizabeth Brantley from the Alzheimer’s Association – South Carolina Chapter by Mayor Bobby Horton. […]

Cayce 5K Run/Walk for colon cancer prevention is June 24

Join the City of Cayce on June 24, in a 5K Run/Walk to Promote Colon Cancer Awareness and Prevention

2 killed in traffic accident, one was Lexington County EMT

Two people were killed in a traffic accident Friday morning. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the identities of two people killed in the two-vehicle early morning accident. The accident occurred in the 1500 block of St. Matthews Road (Hwy 6) in Swansea on Friday. At approximately 07:20 a.m. […]

2 killed in traffic accident, one was Lexington County EMT

West Columbia is alive with summer activities for children

The Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto arrived at what is now the Congaree River in West Columbia on April 21, 1540. He described the site as alive with the activity of the Native American tribes that inhabited the area. As spring 2017 progresses, West Columbia river-users are filled with the […]

2 Cayce officers who were shot, released from hospital Monday

The two Cayce police officers who were shot during a traffic stop early Saturday morning were released from the hospital Monday. “We are happy to inform everyone, that both of our Officers have been released from the hosptial! Let’s wish them a speedy recovery!” was posted on the Cayce Department of […]

Brookland-Cayce’s graduation is Thursday, Airport’s graduation is Friday

Brookland-Cayce’s graduation is at 8 a.m. Thursday at the stadium on the school’s campus. Airport’s graduation is at 8 a.m. Friday at the stadium on the Airport campus. Lexington School District Two’s Adult Education’s graduation was held last Thursday (May 25.)

West Columbia man killed in Columbia shooting

Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released the name of the individual who died as a result of a shooting incident. The shooting occurred at approximately 10:15 p.m. on Saturday at 900 Taylor Street, Columbia. Laron L. Martin, 37, of Carroll Drive, West Columbia was transported from the scene by Richland […]

City of West Columbia announces Solar Fest West on day of eclipse

Solar Fest West has been scheduled for the West Columbia Riverwalk and Amphitheater. The City of West Columbia announced the event Friday. City officials have issued an invitation to “view the once in a lifetime solar eclipse at Solar Fest West.” Solar Fest West will feature live music, food trucks, a […]