The West Columbia Police Department is investigating a situation in which an individual who has barricaded himself in a house, according to Capt. Scott Morrison of the WCPD. The person fired shots into the air, and went back into the house on F Avenue. But there are no injuries. Negotiators […]

Bennett and Coolidge (left) played before Deleveled at the CMC Rhythm on the River Fall Concert Series, Friday. The music begins at 6 p.m. at the West Columbia Amphitheatre.  The next concert is Sept. 18 and features The Travelin’ Kine.  

Airport scored a 23-20 win at Dreher, Friday night. The, now 2-0, Eagles won with backup quarterback Josh Tucker. He replaced starting QB Brett Burnett, who was hurt last week in Airport’s win over Brookland-Cayce. Tucker, who usually starts at wide receiver, scored on a 65-yard touchdown run with 1:13 left in the third quarter. Dreher had […]

For the second week in a row, Brookland-Cayce played a poor first half, came to life in the second half, and fell short at the end. The Bearcats were beaten by Batesburg-Leesville, 18-15. After a fumble by BC in the first quarter, B-L took a 6-0 lead, with 6:33 left in […]

There was a two-car collision about 6:20 p.m. Friday. West Columbia Police and the West Columbia Fire Department responded to the collision that took place on Sunset Boulevard, near the Jarvis Klapman on ramp. Traffic was being delayed and detoured while officers worked the scene.

The “Before I Die” wall at Riverwalk in West Columbia is scheduled to come down on Sept. 6. If you have not gotten a chance to see it, this weekend will be your last. Here are some photos.        

The Lexington Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual involved in the burglary of Stephano’s Restaurant. Just  after  2 a.m.  on September 3, an unknown subject forced entry into the restaurant and removed the cash register drawer.  The subject is a white male, perhaps in his […]

Hood Construction has put a sign on the site where a new Goodwill facility is to be built in West Columbia. The store will be at the corner of Klapman Road and Sunset Boulevard. The plans call for a 35,000-square-feet building. westmetronews.net Report about the Goodwill store Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands […]

After a tough 42-37 loss last week, to rival Airport, Brookland-Cayce will be at home Friday night. The Bearcats (1-1) take on Batesburg-Leesville. Game starts at 7:30 p.m. Airport (1-0) will go across the river to play at Dreher. Jim Baxter, high school sports reporter, is reporting that Airport QB […]

This is a location in West Columbia. The building does not  look the same today, but it is still standing. Do you know where it is; and what it looks like now?