Augusta Road

SCDOT video explains improvements to Augusta Road in West Columbia

US 1 (Augusta Road) in West Columbia is seeing safety-focused improvements, including new turn lanes and concrete medians, identified through an SCDOT Road Safety Assessment.These targeted upgrades will improve traffic flow, reduce the risk of serious or fatal crashes, and enhance safety for pedestrians. Click on the video link below https://www.facebook.com/reel/880102251487289

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Driver following too closely results in a crash on Augusta Road in Lexington

An outbound lane was closed, Wednesday morning after a occurred collision on Augusta Road (US-1) at I-20.First responders worked to clear the scene and the site was reopened.The wreck was caused by a driver following too closely, according to the Lexington Police Department. (LPD Photo)

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Augusta Road and Jarvis Klapman Boulevard repaved in West Columbia, what’s next?

Things are looking better on Augusta Road (US 1) in West Columbia and Jarvis Klapman Boulevard.The repaving portion of the SCDOT’s US Highway 1 Corridor Improvement Project from Dreher Road to the I-26 on-ramp in West Columbia has been completed. “I’m very excited to see this project coming to fruition,” said Mayor Tem Miles. “It looks […]

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Collection-Recycling Center at 4765 Augusta Rd. officially opens on Friday, Riverchase Way Collection Center closed Monday

The Riverchase Way Collection Center (110 River Chase Way, between Lexington and West Columbia) permanently closed on Monday, Sept. 1, at 7 p.m. A brand-new, expanded facility—the Augusta Road Collection & Recycling Center (4765 Augusta Road)—will officially open on Friday, Sept. 5, at 7 a.m. County leaders and community members recently gathered for a ribbon […]

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River Chase Way Collection and Recycling Center will permanently close Monday, Sept. 1, new site to open on Augusta Road

Service Update for Riverchase Residents The Riverchase Collection & Recycling Center at 110 River Chase Way (Between Lexington and West Columbia) will permanently close Monday, September 1 at 7 PM. The new Augusta Road Collection & Recycling Center at 4765 Augusta Road will open Friday, September 5 at 7 AM. Hours: Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat – 7 AM–7 […]

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Lexington County Coroner releases the name of the man, age 30, who died after being hit by a vehicle in West Columbia

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a vehicle vs. pedestrian accident in the 2800 block of Augusta Road in the West Columbia area of Lexington County, Wednesday. According to Fisher, Mr. Zackary Ryan Rose, 30, of Lexington, was crossing Augusta Road when he was struck by a vehicle traveling […]

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West Columbia Police respond to 3,321 Service Calls in March, up by 500-plus compared to February

The WCPD received 3,321 Calls For Service in March, compared to 2,791 in February. The West Columbia Police Department published data from March on its Facebook page. Click here to see West Columbia Police officers responded to 82 collisions in the month of March and 287 citations and 364 warning tickets. The WCPD also reported […]

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West Columbia Big Lots is reopening, now hiring

The West Columbia Big Lots in the Woodberry Plaza, at 3230 Augusta Road (US 1) is going to reopen. The store is currently taking applications for new employees. A flyer on the door reads: “We want you to be a part of the Big Lots comeback.” There is a bar code on the flyer directing […]

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