Augusta Road
On March 8, 2026 Investigators arrested nineteen-year-old Jaeden Jones and eighteen-year-old Ty’ron Bethea on charges related to an alleged shooting that took place in the Walmart parking lot on Augusta Road, in West Columbia. Mr. Jones was charged with attempted murder, possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime, criminal conspiracy, and […]
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West Columbia Police investigated a report of gunfire on Sunday afternoon. A report on the WCPD Facebook page said officers responded to the 2400 block of Augusta Road (in the Walmart parking lot) after a reported shooting. Police asked that community members stay clear of the area as officers continued their investigation. According to a […]
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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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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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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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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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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 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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