Augusta Road

Lanes closed, power lines down on Augusta Road near Lowe’s in West Columbia, fire and police units on the scene

Units from the West Columbia Fire Department and the West Columbia Police Department reported, around 3:45 p.m. Sunday, that emergency response teams were on the scene of an incident in 2900 Block of August Road near the Lowes. Power lines were down in the road. All lanes are shut down and traffic is being diverted. […]

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West Columbia Police seek public’s help to identify 2 related to stolen credit card investigation

West Columbia Police are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the two individuals pictured below regarding an investigation into a stolen credit card case at the Lowes on Augusta Road, on April 26. If you have information, contact the West Columbia Police Department at 803-794-0721 or submit an anonymous tip to Midlands Crimestoppers at crimesc.com […]

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Emergency crews extinguish Lexington County fire involving solar panels

Lexington County Fire Service responded to a call regarding a structure fire in the 3300 block of Augusta Highway in Gilbert around 11:45 a.m. on Thursday. According to a Facebook post about the fire, pets were rescued from the home. Upon arrival, fire crews found a fire involving solar panels on the roof of the […]

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Crash in Lexington causes traffic back-up on Augusta Road, Friday morning

Both inbound lanes of Augusta Road (US-1) at Tarrar Springs Road in Lexington were closed temporarily due to a collision, Friday morning. The Lexington Police Department and Lexington County Fire Service were on the scene of the crash.Just before 10 a.m. all lanes of Augusta Road (US-1) were reopened.The collision was caused by a driver […]

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Ribbon is cut for “Bark West Dog Park” in West Columbia

The ribbon was cut, Thursday, for the “Bark West Dog Park” off of Augusta Road. 1940 Augusta Road, West Columbia. The park includes an activity course and places to sit, stay, and play. The unleashed dog park includes areas designated for small and large dogs. It’s open from Sunrise to Sunset and requires registration.Click here […]

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Pre-register for Bark West – West Columbia’s members only dog park opening soon

The new dog park in West Columbia is opening soon on Augusta Road. Bark West is the newest totally pawsome park in West Columbia. It’s a members-only, unleashed park with designated small and large dog areas. Join in the fun and become a member today. Pre-registration is now open at westcolumbiasc.gov/dogpark

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Morning crash causes lanes to close in Lexington

A collision on Augusta Road (US-1) at I-20 in Lexington had all outbound lanes closed and and detoured onto I-20, Wednesday morning around 8. The eastbound off ramp at I-20 at Augusta Road/US-1 was also closed. Police asked drivers to please seek an alternate route until the roadway reopened. The site has been cleared and […]

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New Precision Tune being built on Augusta Road in West Columbia

A new Precision Tune is rising from the ground on Augusta Road in West Columbia. The Automotive Repair Shop is being built by Chapin Construction. It’s between Lowe’s hardware and Applebee’s. Precision Tune Auto Care is a car repair and maintenance shop. Chapin Construction announced plans for the Precision Tune in August. A completion date […]

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