Sunset Boulevard

Foggy February Thursday morning in Lexington County

A dense fog had descended over Lexington County at daybreak, Thursday. On Sunset Boulevard, at Riverbank Elementary School and Northside Middle School, and I-26 visibility was reduced as a result of the fog. By 8 a.m. the fog was beginning to burn off.

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Lexington Police work crash on Sunset Boulevard, Monday afternoon

The Lexington Police Department reported a collision on Sunset Blvd. (US-378) at Mallard Lakes Drive around 3:30 p.m. on Monday. EMS was also on the scene. By 4:30 p.m., police said the road had been cleared and all lanes were reopened. The collision was caused by a driver disregarding the red traffic light, according to […]

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Now 2 left turn lanes onto Sunset Boulevard in Lexington at Hope Ferry Road

After an overnight roadway improvement by the Town of Lexington Transportation Department, drivers now have two left turn lanes from Hope Ferry Road at Sunset Blvd. (US-378) in Lexington. The change will increase the volume of traffic that is able to make a left turn during green signal light, according to the Lexington Police Department.

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New Murphy USA retail gas station coming to Sunset Boulevard

Work crews are on the site of a new Murphy USA gas station in the 2900 block of Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia. The new gas station is in the West Columbia City Council District of Councilman Jimmy Brooks. “A new gas station is a good use of the property,” Brooks said. The station is […]

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C-WC Chamber Member Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Airport, a full-service showplace

Have you been to the Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Airport, lately? A lot of changes have been made. The facility became a Hilton Garden Inn in 2020. It was a Holiday Inn Express before that.“The rooms are brand new and we have a full-service restaurant and bar, with a complimentary hotel shuttle to the Columbia […]

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West Columbia Police work crash on Sunset

Units from the West Columbia Police Department, along with EMS, were on the scene of an accident, Sunday, around 3:30 p.m. The crash occurred at Sunset Boulevard and Cougar Drive, in West Columbia.

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Cucinella’s to open soon in Westland Square on Sunset Boulevard

It won’t be long now. Cucinella’s Slices and Ices will open soon in the Westland Square (Food Lion) shopping center on Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia. It’s a pizzeria and Italian ice restaurant. “We’re waiting on a some regulatory procedures to be completed,” said Jimmy Mockridge. Jimmy and his wife Mary Mockridge, of Cayce, own […]

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Car rolls over on Sunset Boulevard, driver taken to hospital

The Lexington Police Department reported a rollover collision on Sunset Boulevard (US-378) at Corley Mill Road around 4:30 p.m., Monday. The crash resulted in the closing of several lanes, including two inbound lanes. The vehicle left the road, struck several signs and a fence, before overturning in the road.By 5 p.m. all lanes were reopened […]

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