Word first leaked in July that a Starbucks and Salsarita’s would be built in West Columbia. And ground was broken on the two businesses this week. The building will be on Sunset Boulevard at Chris Drive. It’s at the I-26 intersection, diagonally across from Lexington Medical Center.

This Saturday, Oct. 24, from 7 a.m. until around 10 a.m. the Ray Tanner Run will take place on the lower end of Knox Abbott Drive. The Blossom Street Bridge will be shut down for about 45 minutes on Saturday morning due to two large waves of runners/walkers leaving Columbia […]

A video slideshow has been released demonstrating Lexington School District 2 teachers and students, with the help of some in the school community, aiding people in need, during the early October flood. The video slideshow is set to the song “Home” by Phillip Phillips, and the song: “I can see […]

The Airport High School Education Foundation will sponsor a Tennis Tournament on Oct. 31, beginning at 8 a.m. at the Cayce Tennis and Fitness Center, 1120 Fort Congaree Trail in Cayce. One hundred percent of the funds raised will be used to pay tuition for deserving young men and women […]

Airport High School Athletic Hall of Fame Induction   Airport High School’s Hall of Fame Induction, originally scheduled for October 9, is rescheduled for Friday, Oct. 23.     The Eagle Club will recognize the 2015 inductees into the Athletic Hall of Fame. There will be a drop-in at 5:30 p.m. in the arena/commons area […]

Boil Water Advisory Issued The City of West Columbia experienced a water line break affecting water customers in the following areas: All customers on Chimney Swift Lane Once the water line is repaired and water service is restored, water customers in this area and any water customers near this area who […]

Gray Collegiate Academy (GCA) of West Columbia has gotten the “Award of Excellence.” “We are very proud that our school received the Award of Excellence from the South Carolina High School League,” said Todd Helms, GCA’s executive director. The award was given to Gray for the 2014-2015 school year. It […]

West Columbia is considering annexing an area west of I-26, along U.S. Highway 1. The area contains between around 650 residences and about 80 commercial properties, according to West Columbia Economic Development Director Donna Smith. Smith, at the West Columbia City Council meeting Monday, recommended a plan to move forward […]

The Lexington County Coroner’s Office needs your help in locating the family of Mr. James Edward Norris. Mr. Norris, 57 years old, resided in West Columbia and was employed by IGP in Blythewood. It is believed that Mr. Norris has a sister and brother in the area who are listed […]

SPRINGDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT SEEKING IDENTITY OF DRIVER FROM HIT AND RUN INVOLVING A PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEE Springdale Police Chief Kevin Cornett is asking for the community’s help in identifying the driver of a vehicle that struck a Springdale public works employee and then fled the scene Tuesday morning. On Tuesday […]