West Columbia News Archives

West Columbia - A man has died after falling into a river near West Columbia. Lexington County Coroner Harry Harmon says Desmond Shaw, 26, accidentally fell into Shannon Rapids.

Lexington County detectives charged a 43-year-old West Columbia man for engaging in sexual acts with his young daughter over a two and a half year period.

Midlands authorities say a man rescued from the Saluda River Tuesday had to have CPR administered when they pulled him out.

Forensic investigators are processing DNA evidence to see if it matches the man arrested Tuesday evening after a brutal rape.

Stafford has extended its product offering in the Carolinas and Virginia to include Moxy articulated off highway trucks.

Some Lexington County Council members are pursuing a countywide ban on smoking in restaurants and bars, an idea that could be snuffed out if key municipalities balk.

WEST COLUMBIA – June 10, 1996 is a date that may not mean much to some people, but to a West Columbia family, it’s a day that they’ll never forget.

South Carolina lottery officials say one ticket sold in West Columbia matched all six numbers to win a $35.3 million Powerball jackpot. via WIS-TV Columbia

Romie L. Skinner, 85, of West Columbia, S.C., went to be with the Lord Saturday, May 17, 2008. via The Free Lance-Star

More than 200 soldiers from the S.C. National Guard's 132nd Military Police Company returned to the Midlands on Sunday after a yearlong combat tour in Iraq. via The State

Mrs. Frances Arve Pickens, age 87, longtime resident of West Columbia, SC, passed away Monday, May 12, 2008, in Toccoa, Georgia. via The State - South Carolina

Authorities say a 10-year-old West Columbia girl has died after she fell into a drainage pond while playing with friends. via WBT-AM Charlotte

WEDNESDAY 7 Lordy, lordy, look who's 40! The South Carolina Arts Commission celebrates its 40th anniversary tonight at the Columbia Museum of Art; the festive celebration kicks off at 7 p.m. and features a live ... via Free Times

“I find it strange that she can watch it on TV where they fight in other states, but she can't watch it here”

South Carolina could join its neighbors in allowing mixed martial arts contests under legislation up for discussion next week by a Senate panel. via WCNC

The West Columbia Police Department arrested a West Columbia man at the Wal-Mart on Augusta Rd. via WIS-TV Columbia

West Colubmia - West Columbia police have arrested a man they say tried to steal a t.v. from a local Wal-Mart, and assaulted a store employee there. via WLTX-TV Columbia

West Columbia -- West Columbia police say they have arrested a man they caught as he was sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in a hotel room. via WLTX-TV Columbia

A visitation for Timothy Wayne Wooldridge, 43, of West Columbia, will be held from 7-9 p.m. Sunday, May 4, 2008, at Thompson Funeral Home of Lexington. via The State - South Carolina

“The way the system is set up right now, the training is not required to get your permit.”

May is Motorcycle Awareness Month and it's clear that riders, and car drivers, need to become more aware of motorcycle safety. via WBTW

Lexington County deputies say a 31-year-old West Columbia woman is charged with fatally shooting her 36-year-old husband Thursday night in their apartment. via WIS-TV Columbia

“I've been on the phone with him sometimes and you hear bombs going off in the background. Yeah, just the other day I was like what's all that noise and he said its bombs, I asked him how can he be so calm”

The 132nd Unit currently has 180 troops in Iraq to train the Iraqi police force. via WIS-TV Columbia