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West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater reopens with new surface

The West Columbia Amphitheater and parking lot on the city’s Riverwalk is now open to the public after being temporarily closed for improvements to the amphitheater. The seating and stage areas were resurfaced to improve the experience for all visitors to the Riverwalk. The West Columbia Riverwalk and Amphitheater is […]

Crafty Cottage Gift Boutique cuts ribbon on Meeting Street

The Crafty Cottage Gift Boutique held its Grand Opening with an After Hours and ribbon cutting Tuesday. The Crafty Cottage Gift Boutique is at 831 Meeting Street in West Columbia. Representatives from the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber, the City of West Columbia and supporters in the business community were on […]

Lexington County to get $4.2 million in gas tax money for roads

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) announced, Wednesday, the awarding of nearly $39 million in contracts for another 100 road resurfacing and rehabilitation projects totaling 72 miles in nine counties across the state. Included is $9.3 in gas tax funds for Lexington County roads, and two other counties. Midlands […]

Victim of fatal Fernandina Road collision identified by coroner

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died as a result of a motor vehicle collision on Fernandina Road at approximately 9: p.m. on Wednesday. According to Coroner Fisher, Mrs. Alexandra Hammond, 27, of Columbia was pronounced dead at the scene due to traumatic injuries sustained in […]

Crafty Cottage Gift Boutique cuts ribbon on Meeting Street

The Crafty Cottage Gift Boutique held its Grand Opening with an After Hours and ribbon cutting Tuesday. The Crafty Cottage Gift Boutique is at 831 Meeting Street in West Columbia. Representatives from the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber, the City of West Columbia and supporters in the business community were on […]

Lexington County to get $4.2 million in gas tax money for roads

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) announced, Wednesday, the awarding of nearly $39 million in contracts for another 100 road resurfacing and rehabilitation projects totaling 72 miles in nine counties across the state. Included is $9.3 in gas tax funds for Lexington County roads, and two other counties. Midlands […]

Victim of fatal Fernandina Road collision identified by coroner

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died as a result of a motor vehicle collision on Fernandina Road at approximately 9: p.m. on Wednesday. According to Coroner Fisher, Mrs. Alexandra Hammond, 27, of Columbia was pronounced dead at the scene due to traumatic injuries sustained in […]

Cayce Public Safety seeks help to identify suspect in theft

The Cayce Department of Public Safety is requesting the community’s assistance to help identify a suspect related to a burglary and theft at Brookland-Cayce High School. The incident happened on State Street in Cayce during the early morning hours of Monday (July 31.) A golf cart and electronics were allegedly […]

West Columbia to resume removal of house in mill village

On Tuesday, during an active demolition project, representatives from SCDHEC visited 220 Hudson Street, West Columbia, and requested additional information from the contractor. The contractor voluntarily suspended the project to cooperate with SCDHEC. The contractor hired by the City of West Columbia to demolish the structure at 220 Hudson street has […]

Lexington County on SCDOT list for gas tax funding of roads

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) announced, Wednesday, the awarding of nearly $39 million in contracts for another 100 road resurfacing and rehabilitation projects totaling 72 miles in nine counties across the state. SCDOT File photo These projects reflect funding from a variety of sources including: federal funds, Roads […]