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City of West Columbia’s 21st Annual Christmas Tree Lighting scheduled for Dec. 5

The City of West Columbia’s 21st Annual Christmas Tree Lighting is at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 5. It’s at West Columbia City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street. Traditionally, the Christmas Tree Lighting includes festive music and singing performances and a Christmas message from the mayor, Mrs. Claus, children and clergy. […]

New Cayce City Council Members Tiffany Aull and Alice Rose are sworn in Monday evening

Two new members joined Cayce City Council Monday evening. Councilwoman Tiffany Aull and Councilwoman Alice Rose were officially sworn in by Municipal Judge Shannon F. Bobertz. Councilwoman Aull celebrated the moment with her parents, Billy and Mary Ann Romanstine, while Councilwoman Rose was joined by her husband, Michael, and their […]

State Street packed for Fall Back Fest in West Columbia, Friday night

The bands played, and lines formed around the food trucks while artists painted murals on the street. The event drew a large crowd. The City of West Columbia celebrated the season with the community and visitors at the 9th Annual Fall Back Fest on Friday.The Meeting Street Artisan Market Night […]

Cayce Action Group distributes more than 100 turkeys at 3rd Annual Turkey Giveaway

Cayce Action Group, headed by Mercelis Odom, hosted a Turkey Giveaway, Saturday at Spires Gym on Dunbar Road in Cayce. It was CAG’s Third Annual Turkey Giveaway. “We would like to extend our gratitude to everyone who assisted with the event,” Mercelis said. “We also appreciate everyone who shared the […]

Improvements to the Triangle City Fountain have been completed

An upgrade to the Triangle City Fountain has been completed. It’s on 12th Street in West Columbia. Jamie Hook, Assistant City Administrator of Public Operations for the City of West Columbia, said brick working and water-proofing of the fountain has been completed. So has signage, lighting and landscaping. Hook reported […]

West Columbia Police Department responded to 3,519 calls for service in October, according to statistical report

The West Columbia Police Department responded to 3,519 calls for service in October, according to data released by the WCPD.Police made 87 arrests and there were 76 vehicle crashes, with 306 citations issued and 306 warning issued, in October. There were 25 DUI cases. Hotspots for collisions were Sunset Boulevard […]

Cayce Police made 732 traffic stops in October and there were 106 vehicle collisions, according to CPD data report

There were 1,677 Calls for service to the Cayce Police Department in October and and 232 incident reports were filed, according to an October data report released by the CPD. Cayce Police made 732 traffic stops in October and there were 106 vehicle collisions. There were 332 citations issued and […]

Lexington County man charged after agents found drugs, guns and cash in his home

LEXINGTON, S.C. – Lexington County narcotics agents have arrested a Leesville man accused of trafficking cocaine out of his home. Vincent Davis, 62, is charged with trafficking cocaine and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “As part of their work on another case, agents […]