“See Me… On State Street” art project approved

It’s going to get a little more artsy on State Street in West Columbia. West Columbia City Council has accepted the “See Me… On State Street” art project submitted by art teacher Colleen Otte. Council approved the selection of the West Columbia Beautification Foundation at its Nov. 16 meeting, said […]

See the names of 1937 New Brookland officials in old photo

Last week westmetronews.net ran a photo of West Columbia (or New Brookland)  officials. The photo was taken in 1937 at 103 State Street, in what is now called West Columbia. It belongs to Bill Mooneyhan of Mooneyhan’s Auto Repair in West Columbia. Much of Mooneyhan’s family has a history as civic […]

West Columbia to address Brookland project, zoning, and annexation

The West Columbia City Council will hold its Regular Council Meeting at 6 p.m. on  Tuesday (Dec. 1) in Council Chambers  at City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street  West Columbia. Meeting agenda: REQUESTS FOR APPEARANCES/CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD 8.1. Mr. Matt Mundy with Estates, Inc., Re: Presentation on PUD Development at […]

Get your Christmas signs to help Special Olympics participants

A group of Special Olympic athletes need funds to participate in Special Olympics. To earn money to go to the Special Olympics, those students are making signs. The signs are for sale. While the signs can be made for any time of the year, they are especially in-demand around the […]

Warm Thanksgiving weekend in Cayce-West Columbia

The forecast for Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the Cayce-West Columbia and Springdale area is warm and sunny. The leaves are turning and falling, but the temperatures are rising. For the four days of Thanksgiving, highs of 70 are expected each day. And lows are expected to be in the […]

Drugs, guns and money found in Springdale hotel-room raid

The Springdale Police Department arrested four people and charged them with drug-related crimes. Officers responded to a drug complaint at a local hotel on Cherokee Lane, Wednesday, according to an announcement from Springdale Police Chief Kevin Coronett. A caller reported the suspicion of illegal drug activity to police. Officers attempting to get […]

Coroner identifies woman killed in accident

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the identity of the person who was killed in a single vehicle accident in the early morning hours of Thursday. Shalonda Monique Duncan, 24, of Gaston was was pronounced dead at the scene from the injuries she suffered in the accident.  Duncan was […]

Highway patrol reports fatal accident in Lexington County

Phase 1 of Cayce Riverwalk is open

Phase 1 of the Cayce Riverwalk is OPEN. A message from the City of Cayce says the Cayce Parks Department has been busy and worked hard to get Phase 1 back open.

Can you name New Brookland officials from 1937?

This photo was taken in 1937, when what is now West Columbia was called New Brookland. It depicts  several leaders of New Brookland. Many of the descendants of some of these men are active in the West Columbia community. The names are available and will be posted in a few […]