West Columbia

West Columbia man identified by Lexington County coroner as shooting victim

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the identity of the person who was found dead at a home located in the 700 block of Shull Street in West Columbia, Wednesday, shortly before 4:30 p.m. According to Fisher, Mr. Frankie Orlando Gardner, 35, of West Columbia was pronounced dead at the scene due to a […]

Not many restaurants open on Christmas day, but there are options

Christmas day is the time many families get together for a big meal. The tradition is for everyone to come home and sit around the table for a feast. West Columbia City Hall is closed Friday (Dec. 24) and Monday (Dec. 27.) City Hall is also closed Friday (Dec. 31.) Most restaurants are closed, too. […]

City of West Columbia employees Adopt-A-Family donation adds Christmas cheer

Staff members of the City of West Columbia participated in Adopt-a-Family for Christmas. The total amount raised was $1,034. With the funds contributed by employees of the city, presents were bought for children of families struggling because of hardships this year. West Columbia Fire Chief helped load the presents donated on a fire truck and […]

West Columbia “What Christmas Means to Me” Winning Artwork Displayed, Santa’s Mailbox Continues to Accept Letters

Each year, West Columbia area elementary schools hold a “What Christmas Means to Me” contest. The top three student entries are displayed on the Art on State wall, in West Columbia’s Interactive Art Park, for the entire holiday season. Stop by to check out the Art on State Wall, as well as the other Interactive […]

West Columbia man accused in shooting death

A West Columbia man is accused of shooting a man to death last month. Mark Anthony Festus Scheibler, 46, will be charged with murder, arson and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “Based on evidence investigators collected and interviews detectives conducted with witnesses, Scheibler fatally shot Jimmy Ferney Johnson […]

New women’s apparel shop opens on State Street, West Columbia – Tall Oaks Boutique

Tall Oaks Boutique has opened at 128 State St. in West Columbia.Sierra Barton is the owner.“We opened Nov. 5. The night of the Fall Back Fest,” Barton said.Tall Oaks Boutique offers women’s clothing, plus sizes and children’s clothes.

PLAZA GARIBALDI sign is up at the site of new supermarket and restaurant

The sign letters have been attached now and construction continues on the site of the new supermarket and restaurant coming to property between Jarvis Klapman Boulevard and US 1 in West Columbia. It’s across from the former BC Grammar No. 1 elementary school. Concept Unlimited, Inc. is the Letter Fabricator for PLAZA GARIBALDI. “Coming Soon” […]

Fall Back Fest is this Friday – See Schedule, Road Closing, Parking Information

The City of West Columbia invites you to the 5th Annual Fall Back Fest on the 100 Block of State Street, West Columbia, SC, Friday (Nov, 5) from 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM. The Meeting Street Artisan Market will be open for a special night edition to kick off the holiday shopping season. Businesses on […]