Fall Back Fest is a boon to West Columbia businesses, as large crowds show up on a Gamecock football weekend
Crowds filled State Street in West Columbia and fans gathered around two stages as music filled the air. Performers included the Dylan Hayes Band, Brooks Herring, and Rutland at two stages, at each end of the festival’s length on State Street. Businesses had their doors open and lines formed by […]
Fulmer Middle School celebrates Veterans with a Veteran’s Day Assembly featuring members of the armed services
(Rachel Caughman FMS Librarian) On Wednesday, Fulmer Middle School celebrated the brave men and women who have served the country during Fulmer’s annual Veterans Day Assembly. The school was especially grateful to the Veterans who came to the school to be recognized, allowing students and staff the opportunity to express […]
Jessica Corley Law Firm cuts the ribbon in Cayce
The ribbon was cut on the Jessica Corley Law Firm at 1022 State Street in Cayce last week. On hand for the ribbon-cutting were; Cayce Mayor Elise Partin, City Councilman Byron Thomas, City Councilwoman Tiffany Aull, and Cayce West Columbia Chamber President and CEO Tony Tam and Chamber Board Chairman […]
Lexington 2 Adult Education Program receives top statewide awards
The Lexington Two Adult Education Program received two top statewide awards during the recent South Carolina Adult Education Fall Training Institute’s “Celebrating Our Success” awards luncheon. The Lexington Two program, which operates in conjunction with Lexington Four, was awarded the following for the 2025-2026 program year: These accomplishments reflect the […]
Update on Koah Sharp, 11-month-old who was found alive after allegedly being buried in a crate by his father – GoFundMe page is up
An 11-month-old baby was found alive Tuesday after allegedly being buried in a crate by his father. Koah Sharp is alive and well after being underground for around 24 hours. Michael Comer, 25, was arrested Monday night and is charged with attempted murder, unlawful conduct toward a child, custodial interference […]
Pasta For Paws Spaghetti Dinner is Monday, Nov. 16, at Mama Henry’s restaurant on Old Barnwell Rd. in Memory of Steve Vaughn
Pasta For Paws Spaghetti Dinner is Monday, Nov. 16 at Mama Henry’s restaurant 940 Old Barnwell Rd., West Columbia. It’s in loving memory Steve Vaughn. The Pasta For Paws Spaghetti dinner is for cats and dogs but the main focus is feral cats and spay and neuter assistance. The food […]
City of Cayce hires Kendall P. Adams as its new Deputy City Manager
Press Release City of Cayce – The City of Cayce is pleased to announce Kendall P. Adams as its new Deputy City Manager, bringing an extensive background in military leadership, law enforcement, and municipal administration to the position. A retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, Adams offers decades of experience managing […]
Eleven-month-old Koah Sharpe was found buried in a dog crate, but alive Tuesday afternoon
Eleven-month-old Koah Sharpe was found alive Tuesday afternoon. The Lexington County Sherriff’s Department announced that Koah was found. The child was buried alive in a dog crate, wrapped in a towel, said Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon at a Tuesday afternoon news conference. Who put the infant in a dog […]
Lexington Police respond to crash on Sunset Boulevard
Lexington police asked drivers to avoid a section of Sunset Blvd (US-378) Tuesday morning.All lanes of Sunset Blvd at Palmetto Park Boulevard were shut down due to a collision. Lexington Police, Lexington County Fire Services and Lexington EMS were on the scene. Just after noon, All lanes were reopened. LPD […]
Dr. Jacqueline Betancourt of the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center Receives the Community Impact Award, Snow Ball Gala on Friday, Dec. 11
Dr. Jacqueline Betancourt, Senior Community Health Worker with the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center’s SHIELD Program, has been selected to receive the 2026 Community Impact Award from Limitless Community Development. The award will be presented during the organization’s Annual Snow Ball Gala on Friday, December 11, 2026 at the M Garden. Limitless […]
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