Coroner identifies Gilbert man who drowned in pond
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who is believed to have drowned shortly after 9 a.m. Saturday, in a private pond in the 1200 block of Windy Road in Gilbert. Coroner Fisher stated that Mark A. Taylor, 52, of Gilbert, was transported by Lexington County EMS to […]
Read More >>West Columbia city offices closed Monday, for Memorial Day
The City of West Columbia offices will be closed Monday, May 30, in observance of Memorial Day. Offices reopen on Tuesday. There will be no garbage collection on Monday. Monday customers will receive garbage collection services on Tuesday, May 31.
Read More >>Cayce Public Safety needs help identifying burglary suspects
THE CAYCE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY IS REQUESTING ASSISTANCE IDENTIFYING THE SUSPECTS IN A BURGLARY THAT OCCURRED IN CAYCE ON FRIDAY MAY 13th. THE SUSPECTS WERE OBSERVED USING THE VICTIM’S STOLEN CREDIT CARDS TO PURCHASE ITEMS AT 830 ASSEMBLY STREET AND RICHLAND FASHION MALL IN COLUMBIA SHORTLY AFTER THE BURGLARY. […]
Read More >>West Columbia Walmart holds Grand-Re-Opening, Friday
The West Columbia Walmart store, on Augusta Road, held a Grand Re-Opening on Friday. The store has been rearranged and upgraded with new paint, shined floors and new signage. Cutting the ribbon on the store re-opening was Jackie Lightner, with scissors. Jackie – and the other employees cutting the ribbon […]
Read More >>Chamber Board asks West Columbia to fund improvements with 2% Hospitality Tax
City requests public input Would a Hospitality Fee be beneficial to West Columbia? The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is asking City of West Columbia leaders to adopt a local 2 percent Hospitality tax, or H-Tax. “We encourage city council to adopt a 2% H-Tax program […]
Read More >>Danielle Howle Band plays Rhythm on the River, 6 p.m. Saturday
The 12th Annual SPRING Edition of the CMC Steel Rhythm on the River Concert Series this Saturday, May 28th at the Wyman “Mac” Rish Riverwalk Park & Amphitheater in West Columbia. Concerts are from 6:00pm – 9: 00pm and admission is FREE. This Saturday, May 28th: DANIELLE HOWLE BAND W/ […]
Read More >>Airport’s Collyn Richardson has record bench press at national meet
AHS Sophomore Collyn Richardson sets bench press record at National Strength Meet! Airport High School Sophomore Collyn Richardson set a high school record for bench press at the National Strength Meet in Oklahoma City. He took first place in bench press. Collyn bench pressed 369.8 pounds. He squatted 573 pounds […]
Read More >>Two bodies found at house fire, near Lexington
Early Thursday morning, just after 12 a.m., Lexington County 911 dispatched Lexington County Fire Service and EMS units to the 200 block of Cedar Crest Drive, just outside of the Town of Lexington. Upon arrival, firefighters observed moderate smoke and flames coming from the residence’s windows and roof. After containing […]
Read More >>West Columbia Art on State project to be unveiled, June 3
City of West Columbia Press Release from Anna Huffman, Public Information Officer. The City of West Columbia in conjunction with the West Columbia Beautification Foundation is inviting the community to the unveiling of the Art on State project Friday, June 3, at 5 pm. The project is located at 423 […]
Read More >>TNT Martial Arts and Fitness holds ribbon-cutting in Cayce
A Ribbon Cutting for TNT Martial Arts and Fitness was held Thursday. Tim and Tamayah Goodwin are the owners. They are pictured with Greater Cayce West Columbia President and CEO Gregg Pinner, Cayce Mayor Elise Partin and Cayce City Councilwoman Tara Almond and Chamber Board President Vaughan Dozier. TNT Martial […]
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