A man has been charged with felony driving under the influence with great bodily injury. Guy Collins, 39, is accused of running a stop sign, Friday afternoon, and hitting another vehicle, with such force it split the vehicle that was hit in two, according to David Jones of the South […]

There’s a new wall of bright orange, green and blue where dumpster blight once was. The Art of State project was unveiled Friday, behind Terra restaurant in West Columbia. About 50 people- attending the ceremony- braved a wind-driven downpour, huddled under tents, before the art project was presented.   “I […]

Brookland-Cayce High School held its 2016 graduation at the BCHS Stadium in Cayce, Friday. More than 185 graduates walked across the stage.  

Airport High School held its 2016 graduation at the Colonial Life Arena, Friday. Between 275 and 300 graduates walked across the state.  

The Sufferin’ Moses Blues Band is the featured band at the Rhythm on the River Concert, Saturday. The show begins at 6 p.m. on the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater, at the base of the Gervais Street Bridge. The Sufferin’ Moses Blues Band is from Charleston and plays Blues, Rock, Jazz, […]

In December, plans for a hotel across from Lexington Medical Center on Sunset Boulevard, West Columbia, were announced. Construction has begun on that hotel, on three acres of land at 134 Mathias Road. Initial plans called for a 108-room hotel. The $12 million hotel will be a Residence Inn by Marriott, upscale, extended-stay […]

The Springdale Police Department will hold a Bicycle Rodeo at 9 a.m. Saturday. It will be at Springdale Baptist Church, 357 Wattling Rd. There will be a safety presentation and prizes. It’s free for elementary school children. 

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 […]

The regular monthly meetings of the Board of Trustees for Lexington School District Two are held on the third Thursday of each month except for July and December. The meetings begin at 7 p.m. in the Board Room of the District Education Center, 715 Ninth Street, West Columbia, unless otherwise […]

There was a ribbon-cutting at the Caribbean Soul Grill on 901 Holland Avenue in Cayce, Thursday morning. Pictured are Greater Cayce-West Columbia Board President Vaughan Dozier, with Manager Delroy Gordon, owners Curtis Smith, Charlene Shaw and C-WC Chamber President Gregg Pinner.