West Columbia

Sexual assault report spurs search for suspect by Lexington County Deputies

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department has released a composite image of a suspect in a recent sexual assault.The victim told investigators it happened about 4 a.m. Thursday (March 3) in the general area of Fairlane Drive/Pine Lake Drive between Sunset Boulevard and Ephrata Drive. That’s in an unincorporated part of West Columbia, close to Lexington. […]

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Man dies in West Columbia fire, coroner identifies

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a home fire that occurred in the 700 block of Westside Drive in West Columbia shortly after 6:30 a.m., Monday. According to Fisher, Mr. Arthur Holladay, 67, of West Columbia was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead due to […]

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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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New West Columbia businesses attract a regional clientele

An influx of new businesses have opened in West Columbia and those businesses are drawing a regional clientele. “I could not have picked a better place,” said Dominic Peterson, owner of Gentleman’s Quarters Barbershop at 117 State St. It is in the Brookland Development in the WeCo River District. “I have people come in from […]

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Saturday – Bomb the Hill on a skateboard at West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day Test Run

The City of West Columbia’s Test Run Day for Kinetic Derby Day is this Saturday (Feb. 5) for the 3rd Annual Kinetic Derby Day, which is Saturday, April 23. Derby car drivers will have the opportunity to practice racing and testing their cars, from 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM. Helmets are required for all test […]

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Moseley Funeral Home Obituaries

Death Notices: Kathy Treadway; Frank Collins – Obituaries not yet available. Click here to see all Moseley Obituaries Mary Stevenson Mary Alice Smith Stevenson, 93 of Cayce, SC passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022.  Mary Stevenson was a lady and true southern belle, who enjoyed sewing and working in her garden. Mary is survived […]

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Winter weather system causes few problems in Lexington County

The big winter storm story for Lexington County turned out to be not much of a story. Yes, there was some rain, high winds and a little sleet early Sunday. A thin layer of ice formed in some areas of the county, but the ice accumulation was minimal. The Lexington Police Department reported the loss […]

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Freezing rain a possibility for Cayce, West Columbia on Sunday

A Winter Storm Watch for Sunday has been issued in an area that could include Lexington County. Heavy mixed – icy rain- precipitation is possible late Saturday night thru late Sunday night, according to the National Weather Service. Click for a link to the National Weather Service-Columbia NWS-Columbia latest forecast below:Saturday Night Rain, mainly after […]

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