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West Columbia Councilman Dale Harley’s obituary, funeral is Sunday

Leonard Dale Harley, Sr., 76, of West Columbia, SC passed away Thursday, March 23, 2017. He was born in West Columbia, SC to the late James “Alburn” and Leola Spires Harley. Dale was a longtime member of Platt Springs UMC, were he once was very involved with the youth group […]

I-26 bridge over Leaphart Rd. damaged, 2 lanes closed temporarily

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will close two lanes of Interstate 26 eastbound near mile marker 110 at the Leaphart Road bridge beginning at approximately 11 a.m. Friday (March 24.) The closure is necessary because a vehicle struck the bridge earlier today. SCDOT has inspectors on site to perform […]

City of West Columbia issues release on death of Councilman Dale Harley

From the City of West Columbia: The City of West Columbia is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Mayor Pro-Tem L. Dale Harley on Thursday, March 23, 2017. He had represented Council District 1 since he first was elected in September 1993. He also served two previous terms as […]

Ribbon cut on Cayce’s repaired Newman Boat Landing

The Thomas E. Newman Boat Landing is officially reopened. Cayce Mayor Elise Partin paid tribute to Newman (now deceased) Thursday. He was a veteran, an educator and a basketball coach at Brookland-Cayce High School. The small ceremony to reopen the landing was held at the site off of 12th Street Extension, near […]

West Columbia City Councilman Dale Harley dies

West Columbia City Councilman Dale Harley passed away about 5 a.m. Thursday according to West Columbia Mayor Bobby Horton. “Dale will be sorely missed,” Horton said. “He was a real stalwart. You could always count on his good, sound advice. He knew what was going on and he had a good […]

Springdale holding Easter Egg Hunt

The Town of Springdale has scheduled an Easter Egg Hunt for April 8. It will be at the park beside Springdale Town Hall on Platt Springs Road, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. There will be games, refreshments and face painting.

Novinger Building on Meeting Street is sold

An office building at 602 Meeting Street in West Columbia has sold. It’s the Novinger Building. The sale was reported Wednesday by NAI Avant and senior broker Macon Lovelace, who represented the buyer. Yhe buyer is Toure, LLC. Midlands Businesswoman Cathy Novinger died last year after a battle with cancer. Her […]