West Columbia Fire Chief Marquis Solomon

West Columbia Fire, West Columbia Police on the scene of downed power lines on Augusta Road

Units from the West Columbia Fire Department and the West Columbia Police Department were on scene of an incident in 2000 Block of August Road near Hook Ave., Wednesday afternoon. Power lines were reported as being down and in the road around 5:45 p.m. All lanes were shut down and traffic was being diverted. Emergency […]

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1 dead after I-26 crash, Wednesday afternoon, interstate blocked while EMS crews responded

The driver of a 2010 Hyundai Elantra died after running off the interstate, Wednesday, according to Trooper Tyler Tidwell of the SC Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 4:45 p.m. near the 112 Mile Marker on I-26 westbound. Tidwell said the driver was the only occupant in the car and died after running off the […]

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MLK Day is Monday, attend a King Day event

If you are looking for a public event on MLK Day, the 35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration will be held on Monday (Jan. 16) at 4 p.m. at MLK Park, 2300 Green Street. Columbia. This year’s keynote speaker is NBA Hall of Famer Alex English Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was born […]

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Units from the Cayce Fire Department respond to blaze at CMC Steel, Lexington County and West Columbia assist

The Cayce Fire Department responded to a fire at CMC Steel just before 3 p.m. Tuesday. Cayce Fire crews were assisted by Lexington County Fire Service and the West Columbia Fire Department to fight the commercial structure fire. When units arrived, heavy black smoke was coming from the roof of the building. Crews entered and […]

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Cayce-West Columbia Chamber announces Parade of Lights award winners: WCFD, Cayce Utilities, Airport High School, Dirt Cheap Hauling

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Judges selected several Parade of Lights winners in various categories. The recipients were given certificates and photos. Dominion Energy, City of Cayce and City of West Columbia were sponsors of the parade. The winners are: “The Rudolph Award” for the Brightest and Best Lighting is awarded to the City of […]

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West Columbia Fire and Police Chiefs discuss trends regarding holiday fires and crime

The grounds around West Columbia City Hall are adorned with lights and the Christmas spirit abounds. To keep the mood festive, it is a good idea to put safety and security first. West Columbia Fire Chief Marquis Solomon and West Columbia Police Chief Marion Boyce see the possible hazards that can sometimes accompany the holidays. […]

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