Bobby Horton elected West Columbia Mayor
Bobby Horton elected West Columbia Mayor Bobby Horton was elected mayor of West Columbia Tuesday, defeating incumbent Joe Owens. Horton received 1,097 votes to Owens’ 555 votes. “I’m humbled and appreciative for the support of the citizens,” Horton said. “I look forward to working with city council and the great […]
Read More >>Precinct workers say voter turnout strong
As voters in West Columbia go to the polls to elect a mayor, and new council members, workers at precincts say turnout is heavy. David Cobb and Sandra Dodd are working the Westover Precinct at Providence Presbyterian Church, on Hummingbird Drive. “We have had 270 voters come in,” Dodd said. She […]
Read More >>Cayce closes down all phases of Riverwalk as river rises
IMPORTANT NOTICE From the City of Cayce: The Congaree River has reached 21 feet and all phases of the Cayce Riverwalk have been shut down. Thank you to our public safety and parks crew that moved swiftly and were able to get all of the lighting and electrical call boxes […]
Read More >>West Columbia closes Riverwalk
West Columbia Temporarily Closes Wyman M. “Mac” Rish Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater Due to Flooding The City of West Columbia has closed the Wyman M. “Mac” Rish Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater until further notice due to flooding. Once waters subside and the Riverwalk path is clear again, the city will […]
Read More >>Man in convict costume taken to jail by Springdale Police
A 45-year- old man dressed in a Halloween prison convict costume was arrested early Sunday morning, and put in jail. A Springdale Police officer stopped a vehicle on a Driving Under the Influence suspicion, just after midnight, Nov. 1. An officer observed the vehicle swerving on Platt Springs Road, according to […]
Read More >>West Columbia mayor’s race campaign contributions posted
In the 2015 West Columbia Mayor’s race, challenger Bobby Horton has received donations of $9,875, this election cycle. Horton has spent $9,678.88. His on hand balance is: $196.12 Incumbent Mayor Joe Owens has received contributions of $2,900 this Election cycle. Owens has spent $2,642.16, He has $257.84 on hand. Campaign […]
Read More >>West Columbia Fire Dept. issues time change, smoke detector reminder
A reminder from the West Columbia Fire Department. Change Your Clocks back an hour, on Nov. 1 (Sunday) and Change Your Batteries in Your Smoke Detector This Weekend!!!! Be Safe.
Read More >>Springdale Police adds officers for Halloween
Saturday night is Halloween night. The Springdale Police Department has provided some tips to help you to have a safe and fun night. The Springdale Police Department will have additional officers on shift for the night.
Read More >>Highway fatality reported in Lexington County
There has been a fatal vehicle accident in Lexington County. It occurred on Bush River Road, according to the S.C. Highway Patrol. No other details have been released. The notification of the accident was released at 8:25 a.m., Saturday. The office of Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher investigates traffic fatalities. […]
Read More >>Airport defeats Brookland-Cayce, 24-14
Airport defeated Brookland-Cayce, 24-14 Friday night at BC. The win gives Airport a second-place finish in the Region V, 3A. Midland Valley defeated Aiken, Friday, to win the conference championship. The score was tied at 14 at the half. Airport scored in the third quarter to go up 21-14. Brookland-Cayce […]
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