Airport and Brookland-Cayce  played Friday night at Chapin High School in the Aun and McKay Kickoff Classic jamboree. There were four games  at Cecil Woolbright Field. Airport scored 20 to 7 for  Mid-Carolina  in the pre-season matchup. Airport’s offense was productive.  Wide receiver Tamon Nottingham scored two touchdowns and senior running back Jonathon Earl […]

The Before I Die wall was unveiled on West Columbia Riverwalk on Aug. 6. Since then the wall has been filled with expressions from people who are sharing their thoughts on the interactive public art feature. The 130-ft wall is said to be the longest Before I Die wall in […]

The West Columbia Beautification Foundation and City of West Columbia are issuing a call for ideas for the Art On State Project The West Columbia Beautification Foundation and the City of West Columbia have partnered together for a $31,125 beautification project funded by a Connected Communities Grant through the Central Carolina […]

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who was shot at approximately 4 p.m. on Tuesday, at River Oaks Apartment on Bush River Road in Columbia. The victim is Donte Doyle, 29, of Columbia. Doyle was transported to Lexington Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead from the injuries he […]

The annual “Run For Our Troops” 5k Run/Walk on Sept. 11, will be hosted by the Cayce-West Columbia Jaycees at the Rish Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater. Proceeds from the event support military veterans and first responders that are coping with physical and emotional injuries resulting from their heroic service to our nation. Event […]

The Lexington Medical Center Foundation’s Women of Hope is hosting Wine on the River at the West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Stone River. It is from 7 ’til 10 p.m. on Aug. 29. Wine on the River will feature wine tasting, craft beer tasting, cuisine from Midlands restaurants and live […]

The Third Annual Back to School Bash is August 15 at 1218 Bachelor Street, West Columbia. At the Lakeview Empowerment Center. It’s from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. The Bash includes bookbag give-aways with school supplies. Also featured: food; games; music; horseback riding, bouncy house; and a health fair.