The Ribbon-Cutting for West Columbia’s Carraway Park at the Riverwalk – A Place for All Children to Play Together Ribbon Cutting, is Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 9:30 AM. At that time, the All-Inclusive ADA Accessible Park will be opened to the public. When: Wednesday, October 30, 9:30 AM Where: West Columbia’s Carraway Park at the Riverwalk – A Place for […]
Get Gregg Corley’s World Famous Chicken Bog at the Brookland-Cayce Chicken Bog Fundraiser. The fundraiser is Oct. 25. It’s $5 for a 16 oz. serving. Pick-up at 1500 12th Street from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. or from BCHS Stadium from 5:30 p.m. until. Delivery available for order of 15 cups or more. Must be placed in advance. Text Gregg […]
West Columbia Mayor Mayor Bobby Horton and and City Council presented Mota Enterprises with a resolution declaring October 15, South Carolina Latino Business Day. West Columbia Mayor Pro-Tem, Tem Miles is pictured with Vanessa Mota. The presentation took place Tuesday at the city council meeting.
The Batesburg-Leesville Police Department reported a double homicide that occurred Friday night. The two killed have been identified by Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher as Richard DeQuincy Broadwater, 26, and Daniel Nathanial Robinson, 33. At approximately 9:15 p.m., Friday, the Batesburg-Leesville Police Department responded to a residence after a call reporting that someone had been shot. When the officers arrived, […]
The October full moon was also a Hunter’s Moon. It rose Sunday night and reached fullness at 5:08 p.m. These photos were taken in West Columbia, near Lexington. Over Northside Middle School. The Hunter’s Moon is the full moon following the Harvest Moon. It’s also the closest full moon to the fall equinox. According to the Farmer’s Almanac, the Hunter’s […]
The Rhythm on the River concert Friday was held under a full moon. It featured:Chris Compton opening. the Headliner was Don Merckle & The Blacksmiths. The concerts are held until October 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. on Fridays. Presented by Greater Cayce West Columbia Chamber of Commerce, City of West Columbia and House of Raeford Enjoy music with friends […]
CITYWIDE CLEAN-UP DAY and COMMUNITY GARDEN FALL PLANTING Help Beautify West Columbia by Taking Pride in Our Homes and Neighborhoods. The following will be collected at the City Hall parking lot:• Tires (limited to 4 per household)• Batteries• Electronics: Computers, Monitors, Printers , Laptops, Microwaves, Radios, Phones, Gaming Systems,DVD Players, and TVs• Paint cans (limited to 4 per household) must […]
Lexington County Fire Service units responded to 900 Turkey Berry Lane last Thursday afternoon for a heavy equipment fire. Upon arrival, heavy smoke and flames were coming from a backhoe. Arriving units quickly extinguished the fire. One firefighter received minor injuries after one of the tires of the backhoe erupted. He was treated on scene and units cleared.
Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green is asking the Midlands community for assistance in finding Larry Britt Brown, age 32 of Orangeburg, as he has been identified as the suspect of an indecent exposure incident that occurred on the morning of Tuesday, October 8. On that date at approximately 10:35 a.m., officers were dispatched to the Lexington Place shopping center parking […]
West Columbia’s Artisan Market is already a big hit. “The response has been great,” said Colleen Otte, the city’s contact for the market. “We’re pleased with the community support we’ve received. After people visit the first time they come back and bring their friends.” The market at 425 Meeting Street opened Sept. 14. It’s open every Saturday, from 9 a.m. […]
